Yield: 4 sweet ones 1 1/2 lb Asparagus;* cut diagonally -into 1" pieces 10 oz (2 pkg) frozen apaparagus; 2 tb Fresh parsley; snipped 2 tb Lemon juice; 1/4 ts Salt; 2 sl Bacon; fried and chopped * 2 PACKAGES (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook as directed

Place steamer basket in 1/2" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch the bottom of basket). Place lower stalk pieces in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 4 minutes. Add tips. Cover tightly and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Toss

Description: Once you know how to make basic risotto you can alter the recipe very easily. For this one you can use whatever type of bacon you like (pancetta, bacon, smoked bacon) and any kind of cheese you like (Parmigiano, kasseri).

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Place steamer basket in 1/2" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch the bottom of basket). Place lower stalk pieces in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 4 minutes. Add tips. Cover tightly and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Toss

Instructions for Bacon Asparagus Quiche 1. Quick whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. 2. Add onion, cheese, flour, corn, asparagus, bacon and sun dried tomatoes, give another quick mix with wooden spoon. 3. Pour into greased quiche dish. 4. Bake in moderate oven for 45 minutes.