Executive chef Kelli Crosson at The Lodge at Torrey Pines shares recipes to take advantage of vegetable’s peak season ...

When it comes to cooking asparagus, many home cooks focus solely on the preparation techniques—blanching, roasting, grilling, ...

Thin asparagus is tender with a slightly crisp center; thick asparagus has a meatier center meaning more crunch and texture.

Drape those stalks with beets, herbs and a little egg, then follow it all up with a luxurious lamb braise and stunning lemon cake.

the most laid-back approach is to not cook the asparagus at all. While you could chomp straight into a raw stalk (most tempting with young, thin spears), the ideal prep for a composed dish is to ...

This creamy, salty, cheesy quiche is topped with fresh, tender asparagus and baked in a hearty crust, perfect for brunch, ...

Two more cook's tips: fry in batches to avoid dropping the oil temperature and choose thin asparagus spears for the best texture. 1. Make the batter. In a shallow dish slightly longer than the ...

1. In a medium pot, saute garlic and onion in butter until soft. 2. Add the asparagus, broth and pepper. 3. Simmer (uncovered ...

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 ...