OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed 
 3 Tbs. olive oil 
 1½ Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 
 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 
 1 tsp. sea salt 
 ½ tsp. ground black pepper 
 1 Tbs. lemon juice (optional)
Preheat an oven to 425°F. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
6 thick asparagus spears 
¼ c. cream cheese, at room temperature 
¼ c. blue cheese 
1 egg white 
Six ¼-inch-thick slices white or wheat sandwich bread 
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Trim the asparagus to be the length of the bread s...