Asparagus Sandwich

• 1 12 lbs asparagus, medium size, ends snapped and stems peeled
• 14 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced fine
• 1 green onion, sliced fine
• 1 small baguette, sliced into 1 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or goat cheese)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (or 1 T green onion tops)
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
• salt (to taste)
• ground pepper (to taste)
• 6 radishes, sliced thinly (optional)

1. In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until fork tender, but NOT overcooked.
2. Rinse immediately under cold water.
3. Set aside until ready to use.
4. SAUCE: Combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a small saucepan.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of water.
6. Over medium heat, reduce by half.
7. Add the green onion.
8. Adjust seasoning.
9. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives and tarragon.
10. Set aside.
11. In a toaster oven or under a broiler, toast one side of each of the baguette slices.
12. Spread each with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture.
13. Arrange the asparagus, drizzle with vinegarette.
14. Add desired seasoning of S&P.
15. Add sliced radishes (optional).

balsamic vinegar, tamari, brown sugar, garlic, green onion, baguette, cream cheese, fresh chives, fresh tarragon, salt, ground pepper, radishes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-sandwich-164940 (may not work)