Crunchy Asparagus(Serves 4)  
["2 c. asparagus or frozen pkg.", "2 Tbsp. water", "1 tsp. lemon juice", "3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce", "dash of pepper", "1/4 tsp. salt (optional)", "1 Tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds", "lemon slices (optional)"]
["Place asparagus and water in 1-quart casserole; cover. Microwave at High 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until asparagus is hot, stirring after half the cooking time to break apart.", "Drain. Cover and set aside.", "In small bowl or 1 cup measure, combine lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and seasonings.", "Pour mixture over asparagus.", "Toss to coat.", "Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.", "Garnish with lemon slices if desired."]
["water", "lemon juice", "Tabasco sauce", "pepper", "salt", "sunflower seeds", "lemon slices"]