ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

DRESSING:

2-tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

Pinch of sugar

White salt and freshly ground black pepper

INGREDIENTS

1.   12 stalks asparagus, trimmed and cut on the bias, cut into one 1/3-rds

2.   10 cherry tomatoes, halved

3.   6 garlic cloves, lightly smashed

4.   1 tablespoon olive oil

5.   Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:          (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)

1.   In a bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic.

2.   Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3.   Toss to coat.

4.   Transfer to a prepared baking sheet.

5.   Roast in the oven until the asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, and garlic is soft, about 20- 25 minutes.

6.   Remove from oven and place in bowl and drizzle in the dressing

ENJOY DAN:                                 BON-APPETITE!!