I was able to grab some freshly picked asparagus from the organic farmer's market, so I immediately came up with this recipe. You can also check out my blog: innerharmonynutrition.jp (English available.)If you live in Japan, instead of almond butter, you can use peanut butter. If you want to make your own almond butter, add 2-3 cups of almonds to a food processor and process them patiently for about 13-20 minutes, until they become completely creamy like butter. For 4-6 servings. Recipe by Maxerbear

This is a super simple side dish. Fresh asparagus and mushrooms with a fresh creamy lemon butter sauce. It goes with most entrees.

I always make asparagus with butter and soy sauce, but wanted to add something a little more... so, I tried adding some Balsamic vinegar.-The key is the balsamic vinegar.-Turn the heat off as soon as you have added the soy sauce and Balsamic vinegar. Recipe by Suzupiyo

I made a side dish for breakfast with asparagus, which was on sale.If you have a non-stick pan, add butter before switching on the heat. If you are using an iron cast pan, add a little oil to the heated pan, add the asparagus and then the butter. This will prevent burning. For 2 servings. Recipe by Karupinetto

I wanted to serve white asparagus with a delicious sauce, so I consulted German recipe sites and cookbooks to create this recipe.Recipes that are a few years old call for cracked black pepper, but more recent versions tend to call for white pepper.For Step 2, I put the bowl over a boiling pot of potatoes. Do not use a double boiler as the heat will be too hot. Recipe by Popotankobu

I make this when there's a BBQ. Asparagus is sweeter when grilled than when boiled.Grill the asparagus on medium heat, turning it as you go. It depends on the thickness of the asparagus, but it should take around 3-5 minutes. In the picture they are a little on the burnt side.Add as much garlic to the sauce as you like. For 2 servings. Recipe by Nanamama

Make sure to wait until steaks release easily from the pan before turning them. Test your steaks' doneness by pressing on the thickest part with your finger. The softer the steak, the rarer it will be. Recipe is Marta Stewart's. Hope you like it.

My husband's family sent us a bunch of fresh asparagus. I wanted to make a delicious but easy dish with this seasonal vegetable, so I made this.Instead of shimeji mushrooms, you could use king oyster mushrooms or shitake mushrooms. Recipe by caramel-cookie

Wea always use this sauce with shellfish, but found its so good for all sorts of dishes. As a sandwich spread, dip for meats and vegetables!

Today I forgot to buy groceries, then I look into my fridge and I only have shrimp, lemon and asparagus. So I decide to make a dish from scratch, using ingredients I have in my kitchen.

This is a simple and speedy dish you can serve up as a side dish.You can adjust the quantity of mayonnaise to your preference. The fragrance of roasted nuts gives just the right touch to these green beans. Recipe by 2958koji

The asparagus I had in my fridge was about to go bad, so I used it as a main ingredient!I usually flavor the dish sweet and salty, so I made it refreshing.I used margarine, but you can use butter as well. Recipe by Necchan