Asparagus Spoon Bread(Yields 6 To 8 Servings)  
["2 1/4 c. milk", "1/2 c. yellow or white cornmeal", "1 1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 Tbsp. margarine", "2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar", "4 eggs, separated", "3 c. (2 1/2 lb.) asparagus, cooked and cut in 1/2-inch pieces", "2 tsp. minced parsley and chives"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Grease a 2-quart casserole.", "In a medium-sized saucepan, heat milk slowly.", "Add cornmeal and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until soft and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.", "Remove from heat.", "Add sugar, salt, margarine, baking powder and cheese.", "Beat until cheese melts. When cooled, stir in egg yolks one at a time."]
["milk", "salt", "sugar", "baking powder", "margarine", "Cheddar", "eggs", "parsley"]