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[Teresa]

DDs and I love asparagus, and we're having it for Easter.
We're going to Dsis's. Talking to her yesterday - she bought some, but doesn't know how to cook it. She also likes it - but likes it the way I cook it.
So - how do you cook your Asparagus?

I par-blanch mine (boil in salted water just until it turns bright green). Then, I take it out - melt butter in the pot, toss the asparagus in that, and squeeze about half a lemon on it.

[*Pixie*Dust*]

I toss mine with olive oil, salt and pepper then roast or grill them.
When they come off the heat I give them a sprinkle of parmigana reggiano, yummmy

[eff051102]

Originally Posted by *Pixie*Dust*

I toss mine with olive oil, salt and pepper then roast or grill them.
When they come off the heat I give them a sprinkle of parmigana reggiano, yummmy

I do this also but add chopped bacon pieces before I set it on the table.

[Disney Dream'n]

I steam mine, just a little, then drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and EVOO, S & P. Then just before your're ready to eat, wrap a bundle in a slice of prochuto (sp?) ham and grill. I sometimes grate a little parm on top. My brother LOVES it this way and raves about it.

[chezp]

I do exactly the same as you Teresa.

[kmurburg]

We either grill or saute with a little EVOO and salt and pepper and some chopped garlic. Really yummy!

[Caldercup]

Here's a tasty way we learned to cook asparagus -- we stole the idea from a fav restaurant.

Chop the asparagus into 1.5 inch pieces. Melt butter and some brown sugar into a stir fry pan. Toss in the asparagus and cook with a lid on, stirring frequently. When it's bright green, plate it up.

It's delicious and the sweet, nutty taste of the butter/brown sugar is a perfect compliment to the asparagus.

Eileen

[ilovedisney247]

Yumm that sounds good Eileen! I like mine grilled with balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar!)

[saremca]

Originally Posted by *Pixie*Dust*

I toss mine with olive oil, salt and pepper then roast or grill them.
When they come off the heat I give them a sprinkle of parmigana reggiano, yummmy

I do this, minus the cheese. I'm not a big fan of cheese.

[roaminggnome]

We steam ours then put on Hollindaise Sauce....or just with a little salt and butter.

[Tink and co.]

I do not like asparagus, but the rest of the family does. I just steam in and put a little butter on top. We grill it sometimes too, if we're grilling. In that case I just brush lightly with olive oil.

[mojjo]

We usually roast it with salt, pepper and a little olive oil. I didn't always...but it's my new favorite. I put it in a 425 for about 10 minutes maybe...you can also put garlic on it too. Then squeeze some fresh lemon on it when it comes out. Sometimes I even throw some parm curls on it the last couple of minutes.

[TMWIlson7196]

Yuck I can't stand asaparagus.

[Huntermom]

I love asparagus and my child love/like it. I often add it to a stir fry or a creamy pasta sauce (like alfredo)

Plain I either steam, saute or grill it depending on what else I'm cooking. We usually put a little butter on it or toss it with olive oil and add a little parmesan.

I also make a panini with it and mozzarella cheese on good bread. I may add some other vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.

Diane

[lukeandbrookesmom]

We love asparagus and enjoy it simply steamed - no additives at all