How happy was I to see asparagus at my local farmer’s market a couple of weekends ago?  Just makes me happy to think Spring is truly here and of the shift in eating that it seems to bring for me – from those winter comfort foods to more light and lively fare.  I look forward to visiting the market every week to see what has cropped up in season and then draw my inspiration.

Here is a dinner idea I use that involves a slight bit of cheating, i.e. not making homemade Caesar dressing and using a bag salad…but hey…we all have lives and things to do. A little cheating is ok sometimes. I like this meal because it feels light and healthy yet a bit comfort, in a bistro kind of way!

I watch Food TV from time to time and started noticing the shows focusing on feeding your family for under $10 and my first thought was, that’s not that hard…$10 goes a long way, especially if you give it some thought. I considered the methods chef’s use to manage their costs and wondered if this is something that would help people.

This is a quick and easy entrée you can whip up for date night! It pairs perfectly with the Sweet Potato and Asiago Gratin, which can be made ahead of the meal and rewarmed for dinner. That makes preparing this meal deceptively easy!