Potatoes Gratin & Asparagus Serves 6

Preheat oven to 375. Butter an 8 cup shallow baking dish w 1T of the butter. Combine potatoes, garlic, milk and cream in heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 min. Season w salt and pepper. Spoon half mix in baking dish. Scatter asparagus over and top w remaining mix. Dot w remaining butter and sprinkle w cheese. Bake 45 min or until golden.

Butter 3T, unsalted
Potato 2lb boiling, peeled & sliced
Milk 2.5c
Garlic 4 cloves, peeled and crushed
Heavy Cream 1c
Asparagus 0.5lb, in 4″ pieces
Cheese, Parmesan 4T