Back in the '70s, no one had heard of rolling high-end sandwich fillings in flour tortillas and calling them "wraps." But I'd found flour burritos at the local grocery and started wrapping them around simple stuff that our kids would eat. One evening when guests dropped by, and the only "fancy" thing in the kitchen was a can of asparagus, I thought of sticking those into my "roll-ups" along with some deli ham and Swiss cheese. I stirred some honey into mustard for a quick sauce.
That quickly thrown-together supper became one of our family classics. Now "wraps" are everywhere, and my Ham & Asparagus Roll-Ups aren't particularly special except for one secret: mine are browned in just a shimmer of olive oil, which makes them golden and crisp.
Spoon the Honey-Mustard into the center of an avocado half, or serve the Roll-Ups with ABC Salad. Whether you're serving a family supper or a houseful of guests, you just can't go wrong.
Recipe: Ham & Asparagus Roll-Ups
If you're serving a houseful of guests, you can make the Roll-Ups ahead by using lightly steamed fresh asparagus that is well drained. Tightly cover a tray of Roll-Ups, then brown just before serving. Cut each Roll-Up in half for easy finger-food.
Soft Flour Tortillas: 6" for party food, 8" for supperAsparagus Spears: canned and drained, or lightly steamed fresh
Ham, sliced thin
Swiss Cheese, sliced thin or shredded
olive oil for brushing and browning
Combine for Sauce:
1/2 c. Dijon Mustard
2 Tbs. Honey
Place one slice of ham, cheese and several asparagus spears on each tortilla.
Roll tightly, secure with a toothpick.
Brush each roll with olive oil.
Brown Roll-Ups on the hot oil until nicely browned and crisp all over. Mine often end up with 3 brown sides.
Serve immediately with Honey Dijon Mustard Sauce. Spoon sauce into the center of avocado halves if desired.
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