10 Ways to Cook Asparagus

Asparagus season is tantalizingly close, so it’s time to dig out those asparagus recipes! Here are some of my favorite recipes with asparagus in them:

1. Plain Old Asparagus: When I was young, this was the only way we ate asparagus. I looked forward to it every year. Simply boil in salted water until cooked (not overcooked though, you want a bit of toothsomeness left), drain, add a little butter and salt. Heaven!
2. Sugared Asparagus: A surprisingly not-too-sweet side dish
3. Asparagus Soup: Because sometimes it can still be a bit cool this time of year. Great on a rainy day.
4. Roasted Asparagus (great with lamb)
5. Sausage Asparagus Skillet: Kid-friendly as it also includes ground beef.
6. Lemon Asparagus Pasta: Also includes chives, definitely a spring dish!
7. Creamed Asparagus Omelet: Also works for spinach. Great brunch item.
8. Asparagus Oven Pancake: A base recipe that you can make either savory (with vegetables like asparagus) or sweet, using fruit.
9. Grilled Asparagus: A great addition to salmon, other vegetables, and lots of cheese in a foil packet.
10. Asparagus with white sauce.

What’s YOUR favorite way to cook asparagus?

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1. Lemon Asparagus Pasta
2. Sausage Asparagus Skillet
3. Sugared Asparagus

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