Total time: 24 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Our rich shallot-mustard sauce gives steamed asparagus delicious flavor. It comes together so quickly and easily that you'll find yourself making it over and over again any time you want to dress up a simple side dish. And feel free to make extra sauce by scaling up the ingredients as a dip for fresh or other roasted vegetables. It also couldn't be simpler to put together: After softening the shallots, stir in flour, then whisk in fat-free evaporated milk, chicken broth, and coarse-grain mustard. It's both savory and irresistible, and you'll want some in the fridge to have on hand at all times.