Another great springtime side dish:

DOUBLE SESAME ASPARAGUS

1-1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sherry
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted in oven at 300 degrees for 10 minutes

Wash and trim asparagus. Slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

Combine cornstarch, sherry, and soy sauce.

Heat oil in skillet on medium-high. Add garlic and ginger--cook a few seconds, then add salt and asparagus. Cook a few minutes.

Lower heat to medium. Add broth. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add soy mixture. Stir and cook a few minutes more. Toss with sesame seeds and serve.