| INGREDIENTS: 
              3 lbs asparagus, ends trimmed1/2 cup olive oil3 tbsps fresh lemon juice METHOD:Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 
              about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat 
              dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Heat oil 
              in heavy, large pot over medium-high heat. Add asparagus to pot. 
              Stir until heated through and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. 
              Drizzle with lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
              Arrange asparagus on platter.
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