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RecipesAsparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche “A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it’s smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.” —Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa
RecipesAsparagus Ham Dinner “I’ve been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it’s a tempting blend of tastes and textures.” —Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska
RecipesGrilled Asparagus Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavour, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don’t know how to cook asparagus on the grill? Just place the stalks on a double skewer.
RecipesFeta Asparagus Frittata “Asparagus and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. Perfect for a lazy Sunday or to serve with a tossed salad for a light lunch.” —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
RecipesAsparagus-Mushroom Frittata “My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook. Her wild asparagus frittata was my favourite.” —Cindy Esposito, Bloomfield, New Jersey
RecipesCod and Asparagus Bake “In this bright and lively one-pan dish, green and red veggies back up tender fish, and lemon pulls everything together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano.” —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
RecipesBacon-Wrapped Asparagus “My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal.” —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas
RecipesOven-Roasted Asparagus “Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green colour, too. They’re so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven.” —Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
RecipesLemon-Roasted Asparagus “When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it’s hard to go wrong. The springy flavours in this easy recipe burst with every bite.” —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California