Ingredients

Supplies:

2

cups fresh cranberries

10

to 12 fresh small bay leaves

2 1/2

yards (1/8-inch-wide) gold ribbon or gold wire

Large yarn needle

2

bunches asparagus (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1/2

pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 6x1-inch strips

1/2

cup spreadable cheese

Food-safe flowerpot (4 to 5 inches in diameter)

Caesar dressing

Preparation

Thread cranberries and bay leaves onto ribbon or wire, using needle, to make a garland.

Blanch asparagus and pat dry; chill about 1 hour. Brush prosciutto strips with thin layer of cheese. Tightly wrap prosciutto strip, cheese side in, around each asparagus stalk. Arrange in flowerpot.

Wrap garland around asparagus and pot. Serve with dressing.