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Asparagus Side Dish

Submitted by: CariCooks 
Home Town: Alton, Illinois, USA
Living In: Tampa, Florida, USA
This side dish involves steaming asparagus and grape tomatoes and topping with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. 

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Fresh Asparagus Risotto

Submitted by: RiceSelect 
This classic risotto uses arborio rice, fresh asparagus, white wine, cream and Parmesan cheese for a creamy side dish just right for spring. 

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Superfast Asparagus

Submitted by: MSLILLY 
Roast asparagus with Cajun seasoning makes a yummy side dish in only 15 minutes. 

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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. 

Baked Green Vegetables

Submitted by: eileen 
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, and spinach are baked with crumbs and cheese and served hot. 

Thanksgiving Asparagus Casserole

Submitted by: michellej Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Asparagus, Cheddar cheese, and slivered almonds combine to create a very elegant side dish for Thanksgiving! 

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Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Submitted by: JenM 
This is a quick, easy way to saute asparagus. The dish has a light flavor and makes a great accompaniment to Italian meals. I make this year-round, but we especially enjoy it on Thanksgiving. 

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Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Submitted by: Michelle 
Home Town: Springfield, Missouri, USA
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA
Wonderful summer vegetables - zucchini, summer squash, asparagus, and mushrooms - are roasted and mixed with warm orzo and Parmesan cheese. 

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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Broiled Asparagus with Lemon Tarragon Dressing

Submitted by: Jill815 
Asparagus broiled with a Dijon/lemon/tarragon dressing. The dressing really brightens the taste. 

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Roasted Asparagus with Herbes de Provence

Submitted by: Jessica 
This is an easy way to make a delicious asparagus side dish, it's simply addicting! 

Smoked Asparagus

Submitted by: sweethoneybee 
Home Town: Ocala, Florida, USA
Living In: Hudson, Florida, USA
Love smoked foods? Love asparagus? This mild but flavorful asparagus and garlic dish made originally in an iron skillet on the top of the smoker is the perfect side to any smoked meat. If you like asparagus, you will love this! So far, everyone has enjoyed it. I hope you do, too. 

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Summer Corn Salad with Asparagus

Submitted by: Jocelyn 
This simple, sweet, and enjoyable taste of summer is made with sweet corn, asparagus, roasted peppers, and basil. The inspiringly bright colors and flavors will liven up any summer meal. 

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Asparagus with Gorgonzola and Roasted Walnuts

Submitted by: Jen in da Northwoods 
Roasted but crisp asparagus spears topped with gorgonzola and roasted walnuts. Easy but tastes gourmet! 

Asparagus Mousse

Submitted by: ClosetBetty 
Add spring flavor to meals with a rich, creamy asparagus sauce that's the perfect companion for poultry, steamed vegetables, or rice. 

Sour Cream and Horseradish Asparagus

Submitted by: SHARONAIR 
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Living In: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Serve spring asparagus topped with this lively, easy-to-make horseradish sauce and enjoy the compliments. 

Asparagus and Pancetta Salad

Submitted by: Relish Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Sebastopol, California, USA
Living In: Guerneville, California, USA
This is a fantastic and simple salad using fresh asparagus. You can use it as a first course or an appetizer with great success. The pancetta can be replaced with bacon if it is not available in your area. 

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Asparagus with Pecans and Parm

Submitted by: Carrie 
Home Town: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Living In: Berea, Kentucky, USA
Steamed asparagus gets dressed with sauteed mushrooms and pecans, then dusted with Parmesan cheese for this elegant side dish. 

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Asparagus Roll-Ups

Submitted by: Clara Nenstiel 
These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared fast. They make a unique finger food, a side dish at supper or a lovely lunch served with soup. 

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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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