Simple Grilled Asparagus

Toss asparagus in oil, season with salt and pepper, and throw directly on a hot grill for a few minutes. Aioli is optional but highly recommended.

Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed whole asparagus spears don't get as much play as blanched and grilled do, but they should. When done right, they have a deep, woodsy flavor that's hard to beat. Plus, it's easy to do. Here, they're served with a bright, herbal caraway-yogurt sauce.

Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto With Lemon Recipe | Grilling

I don't feel the need to gussy up asparagus on the grill; just a little olive oil, salt, and pepper is all you need to make them delicious. But every once in a while, I have the desire to go...

Grilled Asparagus With Hard-Boiled Eggs and Crispin Cider Vinaigrette

Simple yet showy, this dish centers around a tangy Crispin Cider reduction, made with onions and honey on the stovetop. It's then whisked into a bold vinaigrette that's used to flavor a salad consisting of stalks of asparagus and hard-boiled eggs.

Broiled Asparagus With Fried Egg and Gorgonzola

Inspired by classic asparagus alla Milanese, this easy dish features asparagus that's been blistered in the broiler for an intense, woodsy flavor. On top are pieces of sweet and creamy gorgonzola cheese, which gently melt from the heat from the asparagus, a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and toasted bread crumbs for a light, crunchy texture.

Spring Vegetable Salad With Poached Egg and Crispy Bread Crumbs

The other day I had a salad of spring vegetables served with a soft boiled egg that had been breaded and fried until the outside was crispy but the interior was still soft and runny. This quick version of the dish is made with toasted breadcrumbs and has all of that great texture and flavor, but without the hassle.

Braised Asparagus

This is my absolute favorite way to prepare asparagus. By the time the stalks are tender, the stock and butter reduce and emulsify into a rich sauce.

Broiled Asparagus With Cotija Cheese

Asparagus caramelizes and chars quickly under the heat of a broiler, which keeps it pleasantly crisp in the center.

Roasted Asparagus

Just a really quick, very tasty way to prepare roasted asparagus: cook in a hot oven with garlic, finish with lemon juice & parmesan. YUM!

Roast Asparagus with Long Pepper Gremolata

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Now's the time of year when I eat asparagus once or twice a week. To change things up from the usual, I dressed it with a modified gremolata—typically a mixture of citrus zest, minced garlic, herbs, and...