A tip I got from my parents to modify the traditional German (Westphalian?) asparagus recipe of boiled white asparagus and potatoes with melted butter or sauce hollandaise on top: The potatoes and asparagus taste at least as good if instead of the butter or sauce you sprinkle some olive oil on top and add a generous amount of freshly ground parmesan cheese.
(An especially good alternative if one happens to have forgotten to buy boilded ham and it happens to be a public holiday and all the shops are closed - the parmesan adds so much aroma that we didn't even miss the ham.)
(An especially good alternative if one happens to have forgotten to buy boilded ham and it happens to be a public holiday and all the shops are closed - the parmesan adds so much aroma that we didn't even miss the ham.)