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Asparagus Polonaise

Submitted by: Miriam Hershberger 
My mother keeps us supplied with fresh asparagus from the huge patch she grows, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. I found this recipe in our local newspaper, and it has been a family favorite ever since. 

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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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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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Peas Amandine

Submitted by: Shirley Kidd 
Quips field editor Shirley Kidd from New London, Minnesota, 'This is a favorite vegetable side dish when the 'Kidds' come home to visit!' 

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Green Peas Supreme

Submitted by: Marlene Muckenhirn 
Canadian bacon and pearl onions are tasty additions to this simple stovetop side dish made with convenient frozen peas. 'I always get requests for second helpings,' reports Marlene Muchenhirn from Delano, Minnesota. 

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Dilly Sweet Peas

Submitted by: Felicia Johnson 
A tongue-tingling side dish. Dilly Sweet Peas gets fun flavor from dill pickles and pickle juice balanced with a bit of honey. 'Whitney and I always go back for seconds,' assures Felicia. 

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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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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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Creamed Peas

Submitted by: Imogene Hutton 
'I CAN still taste these wonderful peas in Mama's delicious white sauce. Our food was pretty plain during the week, so I thought this white sauce made the peas 'extra fancy' and fitting for a Sunday 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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