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                      Warm Asparagus with Black Pepper
 
 Recipe By     : MOLTO MARIO
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : New Text Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      pounds        medium asparagus (30 to 34 spears)
    6      XL            egg yolks
    1      XL            egg
      1/2  cup           Vin Santo or other dry fragrant wine
    3      tablespoons   sweet butter -- softened
    3      tablespoons   heavy cream -- warmed slightly
      1/4  cup           freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    1      tablespoon    freshly ground black pepper
                         Salt to taste
 
 Wash asparagus and snap off stem ends with fingers. In a double boiler
 (large enough to hold asparagus in water portion), combine yolks, egg and
 wine with whisk, stirring vigorously until frothy mixture forms. Remove egg
 mixture from heat and drop asparagus into bottom half of pan and cook 1
 minute and 15 seconds.
 
 Meanwhile, whisk butter, cream, Parmesan and black pepper into egg mixture
 and season with salt. remove and drain asparagus and divide among four
 plates.  Divide the sauce, sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and serve.
 
 Yield: 4 servings
 
 
 
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