Photograph from itsjustanalias on Flickr Asparagus is the vegetable that most signals the arrival of Spring to me—its arrival means other green goodies are not far behind! A member of the lily family, asparagus is nutrient-dense—high in folic acid and a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. Look for firm, fresh, spears with closed, compact tips and uniform diameter, so that all spears will cook in the same amount of time. I like to "hammer" my spears following Gina DePalma's instructions—so simple and delicious. Asparagus Recipes Asparagus with Gruyère and Smoked Ham Lazy Asparagus Omelet Asparagus and Mushroom Tart Pasta with Asparagus and No-Cook Goat Cheese Sauce Browse all asparagus recipes » or...
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Asparagus! Stalking the American Life is a documentary film by Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare about the self-proclaimed Asparagus Capital of the Nation and host of the National Asparagus Festival, Oceana County, Michigan. Asparagus! explores how this small rural community has been impacted by International trade agreements which have made imported asparagus cheaper, putting Oceana County's asparagus farms at risk. A preview of the documentary after the jump. Don't miss the story of the "Asparagus Disco" starting at 2:08....
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What is it about a burst poached egg that makes me hungry? Better yet, a burst poached egg whose golden yolk is running all over spears of roasted asparagus? See Su-Lin's before and after photos of her asparagus and egg dish. Previously Photo of the Day: Budae Jjigae Serious Sandwich: The Trini 'Double' Photo of the Day: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota...
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Last week on the New York Times's Diner's Journal blog, Marion Burros opined that she likes her (local) asparagus snappy but not too snappy, somewhere north of al dente. I like to roast asparagus in a 450-degree oven for ten minutes, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt. I then take the asparagus out of the oven and top it with flash-fried capers. I think I first found this recipe in one of Rozanne Gold's 1-2-3 Cookbooks. But now, I've found a recipe online....
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Purple Asparagus, by Beurremanie on Flickr...
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How to Be an Asparagus Superstar is an essay by Phoebe Nobles from the upcoming book Alone in the Kitchen With an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone, edited by Jenni Ferrari-Adler. What is an asparagus superstar? Someone who fully embraces the vegetable and commits to eating the as long as it's available at your local farmers' market, which turns out to be two months in Nobles' case. Also, you must not have an aversion to asparagus pee. Perhaps I should have admitted from the beginning that there is something I love about asparagus aside from the miracle of spring, and even aside from its deliciousness. I love the pee. Nothing seems to redeem the workings of...
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When there is a warm day in March, spring recipes begin to seem practical.
Asparagus, spring’s tender manifestation, has indeed been showing up in produce markets—not gray and woody, but green and flexible.
The Paupered Chef provides a quick and easy recipe for this early-bird vegetable.
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