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warm the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the peeled and trimmed asparagus, lemon zest, and salt & pepper; stir to combine. cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. do not over cook. arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice. prepare the hollandaise sauce: cut the butter into four pieces and place in a 1-quart glass measure or bowl. microwave, covered with a paper towel, on high, until almost melted (about 45 seconds to 1 minute). remove butter from the microwave and stir until completely melted. separate eggs, placing the yolks in a small bowl and setting the whites aside for another purpose. beat the yolks well with a whisk or fork, then add to the butter and stir well. add cream, lemon juice, and sugar to egg mixture and stir well. microwave mixture, uncovered, on high, until just slightly thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, stopping every 20 seconds to stir with a fork. remove sauce from microwave and stir in the mustard. pour warm sauce over the cooked white asparagus and serve at once. garnish with fresh snipped parsley or fresh small edible flowers such as violets or johnny jump-ups, if desired. note: sauce may be kept warm for up to 2 hours in an insulated container. or cool the sauce to room temperature and refrigerate it in a covered microwave safe container for up to 24 hours. to re-warm, cover container with plastic wrap, pierce wrap with a knife to vent, and microwave on 50 percent power until heated through, about 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. do not allow sauce to boil.
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Controlled pour dispenser — drizzle olive oil without glugging
Citrus-shaped keeper — store cut lemons and limes without drying
Tall pot with basket — steam asparagus upright, blanch pasta
Premium cold-pressed EVOO — finishing, dipping, raw applications
Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking