Sauteed Asparagus
["2 lb. asparagus", "2 Tbsp. oil or butter", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1/2 c. water", "2 Tbsp. butter", "freshly ground pepper"]
["Wash, peel and cut asparagus.", "Heat oil in pan.", "When oil is hot, turn heat down to medium and stir-fry asparagus.", "Add salt, sugar and liquid and steam for 4 minutes.", "Uncover; turn up heat and cook, stirring to evaporate liquid.", "Stir in butter; season. Serves 4."]
["asparagus", "oil", "salt", "sugar", "water", "butter", "freshly ground pepper"]