Miscellaneous with apricots

2 bunches asparagus , woody ends trimmed 4 tbsp olive , divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp apricot preserves 1/2 lemon ,[...]

    LITE MASHED POTATOES 1/4 c. Plain yogurt 1 1/2 c. Mashed potatoes     RED CABBAGE & CRANBERRIES 1 med Red cabbage 12 ounce Fresh cranberries 1 c.[...]

6 1/2 to 3/4 inch New York strip steaks 1 lb. button mushrooms , cleaned and sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. extra[...]