Fourth of July Recipes - Saucy Summer Asparagus
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Saucy Summer Asparagus - This dish is delicious served warm or cold. It is a colorful dish and the zesty sauce makes it stand out at any 4th of July event.

Product: Fourth of July Recipes for Kids
Category: 4th of July Fun - Cooking Activities

Saucy Summer Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 C of water
• 1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tomatoes cut into wedges
• 3 tbsp cider vinegar
• 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 C of sugar
• 1 tbsp onion, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/3 C of vegetable oil
• 1/3 C of almonds, toasted and sliced
• 1/3 C of blue cheese, crumbled

Preparation:

1. Pour the water into a large saucepan placed over medium heat.
2. Bring the water to a brisk boil then add the asparagus.
3. Cover and cook the asparagus for 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
4. Drain well then return to the saucepan.
5. Add the tomatoes, cover the pan and keep warm.
6. Pour the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce into the blender.
7. Add the sugar, onion, salt and paprika.
8. While processing slowly add in the oil in a steady stream.
9. Process until the mixture is blended together well.
10. Pour the mixture over the asparagus and tomatoes tossing to coat well.
11. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds and cheese.

Makes 8 servings

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