- Pencil thin asparagus has an intense flavor.
- Older thicker asparagus has a milder flavor.
- Dry cooking activates the amino acids, giving a meaty flavor
- Moist cooking gives the asparagus more of a grassy flavor
- Quick method: Microwave in a wet paper towel 3-4 minutes
- When buying, examine that stalks in the center
- Stalks will dry from the bottom, and rot from the tips
- Tips should be tightly packed
- Store upright in a glass of water – like flowers
- Orange Butter Asparagus
- Marinated Asparagus Spears
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Asparagus with Yolk Sauce
- Asparagus Parmesan
- Asparagus Polonaise
- Shitake Asparagus
- Asparagus Lasagna
- Asparagus Sauce for Fish
