Steaming asparagus is the best method for developing sweet flavor and tenderizing the fibrous stalks. Plunging steamed asparagus into an ice bath can help you keep them vibrantly green. Roasting or ...

Learn how to cook asparagus that's tender and crisp—just like your favorite restaurant serves it. And, yes, you can make this vegetable in the microwave.

So we asked four professional chefs for their favorite cooking methods, and a clear favorite emerged. Whether cooking for a packed dining room or a quick weeknight meal, each chef turned to the oven.

When spring rolls around, there’s nothing better than spears of fresh asparagus to accompany a weekend brunch or weeknight dinner. And with dozens of asparagus recipes that call for different cooking ...

You don’t just have to roast those stalks. These three easy techniques can bring out the delicious best from the spring favorite. By Melissa Clark The first blush of asparagus season never gets old.

In my mind, there’s no wrong way to cook asparagus, other than maybe boiling it beyond recognition. (If you’re not a fan of asparagus, I suspect this preparation might be why.) “Asparagus takes well ...

The real difference between thick and thin asparagus.

A: I snap the asparagus about a inch or so from the bottom – it will naturally pop. Then, take a vegetable peeler and peel the outside layer off the stem. Start about 1-2 inches from the tip end and ...

What better ingredient for a spring meal than a seasonal food favorite like asparagus? It’s at the top of my can’t-wait-for-spring vegetable list. Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted ...

As plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, asparagus is gaining attention for its versatility, flavor and nutritional benefits. “There’s a lot to love about asparagus,” nutrition consultant ...

In this episode of In The Kitchen With Matt, I will show you how to cook asparagus. There are many ways to make asparagus, ...