Asparagus alla Milanese (Poached Asparagus With Fried Egg and Parmesan Cheese)

Asparagus alla Milanese has just three main ingredients—asparagus, a fried egg, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese—but don't let that simplicity fool you. It's an elegant and near-perfect dish: the asparagus is poached until juicy, the egg is lacy around the edges and has a flowing yolk that mingles with the cheese to make a flavorful sauce.

Cheesy Grits With Spring Vegetables

Cheesy grits topped with a mix of spring vegetables sautéed with shallots in butter. A soft poached egg tops the whole mix.

Broiled Asparagus With Cotija Cheese

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

Ricotta Gnocchi With Asparagus and Prosciutto

Fresh ricotta gnocchi may be the fastest fresh-pasta recipe I know. With a little practice, I've gotten it down to under ten minutes (8 minutes 53 seconds, to be precise). But the great part about this recipe is that it serves as a suitable base for a huge variety of sauces and flavors. For instance, last week a friend of mine brought over some delicious first-of-the-season fresh asparagus which we combined with prosciutto and an easy cream sauce to make a delicious impromptu (and fast!) meal on...

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.

Asparagus with Bacon-Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Slow-Cooked Egg

[Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: This recipe requires the use of a temperature-controlled water bath like the Sous-Vide Supreme or an equivalent....

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.

Diner-Style Asparagus, Bacon, and Gruyère Omelette for Two

Just as with scrambled eggs, the method by which the eggs are heated and stirred is the primary factor that determines what kind of omelette you end up with. This smoky version, perfect for spring, uses my basic technique for diner-style omelettes with large, tender, browned curds and plenty of space for fillings.

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...

Gemelli with Asparagus, Ricotta, Arugula, and Lemon Zest

Where's the water? Check out the science behind this cooking method here. Note: Use a high quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. Check the ingredients label—it should contain nothing but milk, salt, and an acid or starter enzyme. Avoid any...