Asparagus with Goat Cheese & Garlic

Asparagus is awesome. Simply Put. Simply topping it makes for a full meal to be honest, or a great side for a BBQ.

YOU NEED:
Blanched asparagus. Hard ends snipped off, boiled for 5 minutes until just a little tender [because you're going to grill/fry this]
3 cloves garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil for each large asparagus bunch.
CHEESE! emphasis on GOAT CHEESE.
whatever else.

1. blanche asparagus, or boil for 5 minutes after snipping off about an inch from the end. always buy the thinnest asparagus you can find.
2. preheat oven or grill.
3. mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter with 3 cloves minced or crushed garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. herbs are optional, but if you want, try parsley, oregano, or basil.
4. top with goat cheese, or feta, or any cheese, bake or grill until tender [about 15 mins in the oven, much quicker on the grill.

BUT WAIT. There's more.

Wrap in Prosciutto or bacon.

Add a fruit jam or vinaigrette, because there is NOTHING better than sour cherries and goat cheese. [also try raspberry, black berry, or some kind of balsamic compote] and even some sun-dried or roasted tomatoes. 

don't like goat cheese? SHAME ON YOU. try feta instead.