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Microwave Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. 
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Grilled Mojo Chicken Salad With Asparagus and Oranges

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
First marinated in fresh lime and orange juice, a good amount of garlic, and fresh mint, the chicken breasts are then grilled and sliced. The slices are tossed with fresh greens, asparagus, and a citrus salad dressing. 
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything - boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt - up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed. 
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Roasted Onions

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
I love Roasted Onions - no peeling, and the cut surfaces turn rich caramel brown. 
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Special Spring Vegetable Mix

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Fresh asparagus, tiny pearl onions, carrots, and snow peas, are the basis for this yummy Spring-inspired vegetable dish. 
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Pineapple Gazpacho

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Use fresh pineapple to make a tropical variation of traditionally tomato-based gazpacho. 
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Beets With Orange and Ginger

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Science says beets' anti-cancer chemicals inhibit skin, lung and liver tumors in mice. Beets also may help the heart by lowering artery-damaging homocysteine. You can use canned beets, but freshly cooked ones retain more nutrients. 
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Quick Zesty Green Beans

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Here's a change of pace: crispy stir-fried beans that are excellent as an appetizer or side dish. Green vegetables are rich in antioxidants and tied to lower risks for certain cancers. 
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Stir-Fry Broccoli With Orange Sauce

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Broccoli is stir-fried with water chestnuts with a fragrant citrus sauce. 
 

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