3 spears simmered Recipes

parsnips,peeled,cut in 3 spears, fresh orange juice, water, tb butter, salt, black pepper, chopped tarragon leaves

fat fresh asparagus spears, sliced onion, good quality olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, lemon , zest of, thyme or 1/2 tsp herbs, mixture such as italian or 1/2 tsp herbes de provence, bay leaf, peppercorn, dry white wine or 1/2 cup dry white french vermouth, fresh lemon juice, water, salt, fresh minced parsley