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Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce

Submitted by: Leona Luecking 
MY SISTER introduced me to this recipe several years ago because she knows I love blue cheese. This dish is a simple way to dress up asparagus, giving it a tangy taste altogether different from the usual cheese sauce. I make it every spring when we have fresh homegrown asparagus. --Leona Luecking West Burlington, Iowa 

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Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

Submitted by: Natalie Peterson 
Since my husband and I both work full-time. I'm always looking for fast nutritious recipes. The whole family loves this tasty treatment for asparagus. I can't make it often enough. --Natalie Peterson of Kirkland, Washington 

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Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Submitted by: Arletta Slocum 
From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, 'This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus.' 

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Asparagus with Sesame Butter

Submitted by: Eunice Stoen 
The first fresh asparagus is a delightful springtime treat. This light butter sauce lets the asparagus flavor come through, and the sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a delicate crunch. This is a simple yet delicious dish. --Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa 

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Roasted Asparagus With Thyme

Submitted by: Sharon Leno 
This is good-for-you spring-time side dish is so easy to prepare, yet the simply seasoned spears look appealing enough to serve guests or take to carry-in dinner. -Sharon Leno Keansburg, New Jersey 

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Submitted by: Lisa K 
Living In: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish. 

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Seasoned Asparagus

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Our Test Kitchen used lemon juice and a pinch of mint to give a light fresh taste to tender asparagus. The pretty spears cook quickly in the microwave. 

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Asparagus in Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Sonja Blow 
'This chilled asparagus side dish is light and tangy. It's quick to fix, too,' notes field editor Sonja Blow of Reeds Spring, Missouri. 

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Flavorful Oniony Asparagus

Submitted by: Kathy Mitchell 
As a working mom with four children, I don't have much time to cook big meals during the week. But on Sundays, when I make a special meal, this is our favorite way to enjoy asparagus. --Kathy Mitchell, Tinley Park, Illinois 

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Stir-Fried Asparagus

Submitted by: Marie Hattrup 
'Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus,' writes Marie Hattrup from The Dalles, Oregon. 'Stir-frying keeps the texture crisp but tender; lemon and soy sauce make for a light tasty coating, and the toasted almonds add a flavorful crunch.' 
 
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