Asparagus with Blue Cheese

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Partain Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 pound asparagus cleaned and tough ends trimmed
 * 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 tablespoons chives minced
 * 4 tablespoons blue cheese crumbled
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Directions

 * 1) Snap ends off asparagus spears.
 * 2) Fill medium skillet with 1 inch water and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Add asparagus in single layer and cook 10 minutes.
 * 4) Drain well and arrange on a serving plate.
 * 5) Stir together vinegar and oil in small bowl.
 * 6) Add blue cheese and chives and mix well the pour over hot asparagus.
 * 7) Season with white pepper.
 * 8) Set aside until tepid then serve.