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Springtime Lemon Pasta with Prosciutto and Asparagus

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Springtime cooking for me always includes foods with asparagus and lemons. Add pasta, prosciutto and cream for an easy deliciously simple meal. My passion for good food leads me to create easy meals that are fresh and flavorful with simple ingredients. Eating food for nourishment doesn't mean that we need to sacrifice on taste. Food is meant to be savored, enjoyed with family and friends not to be rushed eating standing up or walking down the street. Make an easy beautiful meal, invite family and friends to relax while you all create lasting memories to cherish.     Ingredients         1 pound spaghetti or linguine         Kosher salt         3 tablespoons olive oil         1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)         4 ounces Prosciutto, cut into thin strips         1 cup asparagus, lightly steamed         1 cup heavy cream         1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)         2 tablespoons finely chopped fre

Baked Stuffed Quiona Artichokes

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    Ingredients     4 large artichokes     2 quarts of water     1 lemon, halved     2 bay leaves     2 cloves garlic, unpeeled     1/8 cup salt     1/2  cup Quinoa cooked according to package instructions.  I like Earthly Choice     1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese     2 tablespoons assorted fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley, basil and oregano)     2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, toasted     2 tablespoons olive oil     Salt and black pepper Directions     Cut off the stem, trim the tips from the leaves and cut off the top quarter of the artichoke. In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and add artichokes. Squeeze juice from the lemon halves into water, then add the bay leaves, garlic cloves and salt. Cover, reduce heat to simmering and cook until artichokes are tender, and base can be pierce with a knife,  about 25 minutes. Drain artichokes. Placing the artichokes on their base, spread apart the outer leaves and carefully remove and discard the