Wild Things in the Garden

Being Celt AND Norwegian I have the usual yard gnome or two. I also have other things running wild in the garden.

Namely Asparagus.
It grows on two side of the house and there's been enough to harvest it several times a week.
But what to do with it all? A simple veggie/cheese dip that can be assembled from some previously roasted veggies in about 3 minutes, then baked. I showed up at a friends house with it and some bread to be the appetizer. No one got to the meal. Creamy Veggie Cheese Dip. At first there was a general sniffing, it's not particularly attractive though it smells wonderful. Then a nose upturned as they dipped into it (uh, what is IN that?), then a tiny little nibble just to be polite, then someone else nibbling, and then all sense of humanity left them and they tore into it like zombies showing up at Lilith Fair.

Spinach, lemon roasted asparagus, roast garlic, chives, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, red pepper and a bit of mayonnaise all baked with fresh grated Italian cheeses until bubbly, served on fresh baguette bread.There was nothing left but an empty bowl and a couple of baguette crumbs.