Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest sides to prepare. This recipe came from Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Family Style. It's one of my favorite cookbooks.

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

2 pounds fresh asparagus

2 TBSP olive oil

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Snap off tough ends of asparagus.

Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

Sprinkle with Parmesan and return to oven for another minute.

Serve immediately!

Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad

I love tomatoes! I have had this recipe so long I am not even sure where it came from. I suspect from Southern Living. This is a great recipe for cookouts or picnics. No mayo!

Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sugar

2 TBSP chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 English Cucumber peeled and sliced

1/2 of a pint cherry tomatoes - halved

small red onion - thinly sliced

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat.

Cover and chill for 2 hours.

Serve with slotted spoon.