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Stir Fried Asparagus

Submitted by: BUZZBOMB 
Asparagus is sauteed with onion and roasted garlic, just until it's slightly tender. Be careful not to overcook, to maintain crispness. 

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Asparagus with Garlic and Onions

Submitted by: ChocolatePrawns.com 
Living In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Asparagus and onions are steamed until tender, then quickly browned in butter with garlic. 

Cold Asparagus with Curry Dip

Submitted by: JWATTSETT 
A delicious creamy dip for cold or hot asparagus or even artichokes. It is also excellent on potatoes and other veggies. 

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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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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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Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

Submitted by: DARTANYUN 
Home Town: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Living In: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Asparagus is simply sauteed in butter with garlic. A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus. 

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John's Raspberry Asparagus

Submitted by: SPEEDSTER356 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
Steamed asparagus with a lowfat raspberry sauce for a quick and easy side dish. Compliments almost any beef, chicken or seafood meal. 

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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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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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