Creamed Garlic Asparagus

This one is based somewhat on a recipe we got from the waiter at the restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel by market center in Dallas.

Saute in an iron skillet until the garlic is hot (about 1 minute):

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 clove garlic - minced

add to the skillet and saute another 2 minutes (or maybe only 1 if you like your vegetables a bit crunchier)

• 1 lb fresh asparagus - clean and cut the soft part into 1 inch lengths.(You can partially peel the tougher part and cut that into lengths too.
• 15 whole greek olives (pitted work best)

Remove from heat wait about 20 seconds (or so) while you get the following and add it to the pan.

• 1 pat of butter
• cream - enough to fill the bottom of the pan without covering the asparagus

Sprinkle on top

• Parmesan cheese (or romano or asiago) - freshly grated

Broil in the oven for just long enough to brown the cheese. This should take no more than 1 or 2 minutes.

Feeds 4 a little.