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Grilled Asparagus

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
For easy grilling, place asparagus spears on a double skewer. 

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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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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 with Pimientos

Submitted by: Adeline Piscitelli 
This lovely, simple-to-prepare spring dish highlights the asparagus rather than hiding it. The delicate topping of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs complements the asparagus flavor and looks impressive. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey 

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Grilled Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: Cookin Mom 
Home Town: Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
It's just one of those salads that was created on a gorgeous summer evening with a bunch of stuff I had in the fridge. Grilled asparagus is tossed with spinach and parmesan cheese. My husband and I love it! 

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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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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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Apricot-Ginger Asparagus

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Our Test Kitchen home economists blend apricot preserves and a few simple seasonings to dress up tender asparagus spears. This succulent side dish goes great with any entree. 

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Chilled Marinated Asparagus

Submitted by: Nicole LeCroy 
'My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers,' recalls Nicole LeCroy of Nashville, Tennessee. 'Mom got her appetite back when she tried this cool and crunch asparagus that gets a flavor boost from soy sauce. It's a nice accompaniment to chicken, roast beef or ham.' 

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Parmesan Asparagus

Submitted by: Sarah Porter 
'This delicious recipe will turn anyone into an asparagus lover,' promises Sarah Porter of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. 'My husband used to turn up his nose at asparagus. Now he asks me to make this dish! It's perfect with pork or poultry.' 
 
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