Cashew Asparagus

1/4 cup cashews
4 tablespoons butter
1 lb asparagus; rinsed trimmed
2 tablespoon water
In a large saucepan cook cashew nuts in 2 tablespoon butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes and transfer them with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Add to the pan the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the asparagus over high heat for [...]

Roasted Asparagus

1 pound asparagus; washed, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  Salt; to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
In a roasting pan toss the asparagus with the olive oil and vinegar until coated.  Spread asparagus out in a single layer, if possible.  Roast asparagus for 10 minutes until tender.
Season with salt [...]

Asparagus and Prosciutto

2 pounds asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound prosciutto; chopped
  feta cheese
Bring large pot of water to a boil and add salt.  Add asparagus and cook uncovered until knife is easily inserted.  Then drain asparagus.
In a large skillet heat butter and oil.  Add prosciutto and fry until it begins to crisp.  Add [...]

Asparagus with Butter

2 pounds asparagus; trimmed
4 tablespoons butter
  Salt; to taste
Steam the asparagus for about 5 minutes, until tender.
Toss with butter and salt.
8 servings

Roasted Asparagus

2 pounds fresh asparagus
  olive oil
  kosher salt
  freshly ground black pepper
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 [...]