143M4'4' ' Green Stalks Enliven Many Menus PHYWS STEINBERG SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Asparagus is one of my favorite heese, a mes for 100 years. ire fSt L H OUSE e ciousl y erslyoitr faini lya mat rs? y ~ :teals that are dt creamy for a to4sty.-bag aSt tradition PO ST and P ili ay a bit mare.gpe6a. ,407- •;.,•.0•:: • ./.44••::.*:•,•: , • ,•• .:4X,":4:: • DE TROI T JE WISH NEWS , Complete Financial Services If you are not wearing sell it!... or BORROW on it! You can't enjoy jewelry if it's sitting in your safe deposit box. Sell or bor- row on it for immediate cash. We deal in jewelry, watches & gemstones. vegetables. When I go grocery shop- ping and see this beautiful green vegetable that contains significant amounts of vitamins C and B6, thi- amin and potassium, I quickly add it to my grocery cart. Asparagus is also high in fiber and low in salt. And while it is loaded with vita- mins, asparagus is very low in calo- ries, weighing in at only four calories per spear. Asparagus is also a big deal in the inland valley town of Stockton, Calif., where an annual three-day Asparagus Festival has been held every year since 1986. Highlighting the event is "As- paragus Alley," a big-top tent that is home to the recipe contest cook- offs, where creative asparagus dish- es tantalize lovers of this nutritious vegetable. I recently found a cookbook that grew out of the festival. Called The Asparagus Festival Cookbook this tiny treasure of as- paragus recipes demonstrates how versatile this vegetable can be. ASPARAGUS LASAGNA 1-2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons butter 2 green onions, chopped 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped 1/4 cup flour 21/2 cups milk 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked 2 cups cottage cheese 2 cups shredded jack cheese (or more) 112-1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more) black pepper to taste (optional) Cook asparagus and drain, let cooL Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter in medium size saucepan. Add onions and mush- rooms and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Blend in flour, salt, and cayenne -sauce until thick- ened for additional minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in greased 9x13 - inch baking dish. Layer noo- dles (season with pepper for spicy flavor), asparagus, cottage cheese, jack cheese, 1/3 remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese. Repeat to make three layers. Bake for 45 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting to serve. Serves 12. ❑ PaineWebber A Service to Private Owners, Banks & Estates Invest With More Intelligence Gerald E. Na.ftaly Gem/Diamond Specialists AWARDED CERTIFICATE BY GIA IN GRADING & EVALUATION Lawrence M. Allan, President 30400 Telegraph Rd. • Suite 134 Bingham Farms 642-5575 Daily `I'll 5:30 Sat. "Fil 3 EST. 1919 Vice President-Investments 32300 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 150 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (810) 851-1001 or (800) 533-1407 Publicity Deadlines The normal deadline for local news and publicity items is noon Thursday, eight days pnor to issue date. The deadline for out-of-town obituaries is 10 a.m. Tuesday, three days prior to issue date. All material must be typewritten, dou- ble-spacetl, on 8'1 x 1 1 paper and include the name and daytime telephone num- - ber of sender.