*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT RELISH

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cheese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       oz           Blue cheese -- w/o rind & crum
   3       tb           Walnuts -- chopped
   3       tb           Chopped green onions -- (scall
   2       tb           Chopped parsley
   1 1/2   ts           Grated lemon zest
   2 1/2   lb           Asparagus
                        Salt

  Recipe by: "Marien, Stacey" <maris.ils@MHS.UNC.EDU> *
  such as Roquefort or Danish Blue ** including 2 inches
  of green stems
  
  Place blue cheese, walnuts, onions, parsley and lemon
  zest in a bowl and mix well.  (Blue cheese relish can
  be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to
  room temperature 30 minutes before serving.) To
  prepare asparagus, cut off and discard tough, woody
  ends of stalks. Bring enough water to cover asparagus
  to boil in a large deep saucepan or skillet.  Lightly
  salt water and add the asparagus. Simmer until just
  tender, 3-5 minutes.  Remove asparagus and drain well.
  Taste and season with more salt if needed.
  
  To serve, arrange asparagus on heated platter or in a
  shallow serving bowl. Top with blue cheese relish.
  Serve hot.
 


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