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Spring has sprung!! And so have asparagus spears all over the countryside...What to do with it?? I am new to asparagus and so went looking for recipes and talking with people...I was told by one asparagus lover that the best way to eat it is steamed with butter. "That way you get the good natural flavor and that's what it's all about!"
 
Grilling seems to be another popular way to serve asparagus. This recipe from Better Homes and Gardens sounds intriguing also.

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Grilled Asparagus in Dill Butter

For even doneness and browning, line up the stalks along the grill rack and roll often.

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Makes:

 

4 servings

Prep:

 

10 mins

Grill:

 

7 mins

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Grilled Asparagus in Dill Butter

Ingredients

1

pound asparagus spears

2

tablespoons butter, melted

1

tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill

1

clove garlic, minced

1/4

teaspoon cracked black pepper

 

Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. On a platter, drizzle asparagus with butter and sprinkle with dill, garlic, and pepper. Toss to combine.
2. For a charcoal grill, placeasparagus on the rack of an uncovered grilldirectly over medium coals. Grill for 7 to 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, rolling asparagus occasionally to ensure even cooking. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place asparagus on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as directed.)
3. To serve, transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Sprinkle withParmesan cheese.

This recipe by chef Ina Garten looks good, too.

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Roasted Asparagus
Total Time:
35 min
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
25 min
Yield:8 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus
Good olive oil
Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-asparagus-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback

I think I will check my mother in law's patch and see if I can try something new....How about you?