[kidsrock]

I know Asparagus is good for you and we are trying to start eating more healthy. I remember people on here talking about different spices that they used when cooking asparagus, and it tasted good. I can't find that post. So please feel free to give me some recipes if you eat asparagus......

[winston1972]

I don't like soggy asparagus. You can do this asparagus, green beans, etc. I toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper and whatever kind of herbs you like, italian, etc and roast them on a cookie sheet in the oven. You will have to turn them once or so while they are cooking and they are done when you can cut them with a fork.

[Teatime]

I steam mine. I use a regular frying pan. I put about half a cup of water in and bring it to a boil. I add in the asparagus and seasonings. I let it simmer until the water evaporates. Usually takes about 5 minutes. I usually use salt, pepper, garlic for seasonings

[elliesgranny]

My SIL grills it. My daughter, who is a very picky eater, actually says it's good!

[kidsrock]

My SIL grills it. My daughter, who is a very picky eater, actually says it's good!

What kind of seasonings does she put on it?

[LisaC]

Toss in olive oil (good olive oil - not the cheap stuff), minced garlic and Lawry's seasoning salt. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 until just slightly tender (you want it to have a little crunch when you bite into it). You can also put it on the grill and do the same thing. YUMMY!

[*~AJ~*]

Put it in foil with butter, salt, and pepper and grill it.

or

Chop it up and bake it with potato slices, cheese, cream of Mushroom soup, and ham cubes.

[elliesgranny]

What kind of seasonings does she put on it?

Olive oil and grillmates seasoning for vegetables.

[Barbed wire]

I use the grill when we are cooking out, but most often I kind of stir fry it. Use real butter (maybe a tablespoon), salt, garlic and just stir it around in a hot skillet.

[solsearcher]

I know Asparagus is good for you and we are trying to start eating more healthy. I remember people on here talking about different spices that they used when cooking asparagus, and it tasted good. I can't find that post. So please feel free to give me some recipes if you eat asparagus......

steam in microwave until tender, not long. Cool and then marinate in Italian dressing.

[pugmama]

I don't like soggy asparagus. You can do this asparagus, green beans, etc. I toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper and whatever kind of herbs you like, italian, etc and roast them on a cookie sheet in the oven. You will have to turn them once or so while they are cooking and they are done when you can cut them with a fork.

I season it the same, but stir fry it in a frying pan- sometimes I'll throw in a dash of balsamic vinegar at the end!
When you get the asparagus- make sure you cut the woody ends off- the thicker the stalk, the higher the woody part goes.

[Lady Raider]

That is one the things I have never been able to eat..

[juleebella]

Put it in foil with butter, salt, and pepper and grill it.

or

Chop it up and bake it with potato slices, cheese, cream of Mushroom soup, and ham cubes.

Now that sounds "healthy"!

(Sounds good, I'd eat it )

[feelip]

Stir fry in olive oil or grill. Ginger works great with asparagus. Lemon or lime juice, a little garlic, a little kosher salt, cracker black pepper and ginger.

[MotorCity MadMan]

There is no way to cook that stuff that makes it good. <pukes>

[MeWhoElse]

That is one the things I have never been able to eat..

Nor have I. I always thought it was a northern thang...

[Haunted Junkyard Hayride]

I steam mine in a Black & Decker electric steamer with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

[MotorCity MadMan]

Nor have I. I always thought it was a northern thang...

Not at this Yankee's house.

[Double J]

Not at this Yankee's house.

Not at this Yankee's house either! I immediately thought, "There is NOTHING you can do to make that stuff taste good!" BLECH!!!!

[*~AJ~*]

Now that sounds "healthy"!

(Sounds good, I'd eat it )

Why not? There are like 4 food groups there!

[ihave2dogs]

Fry it in bacon grease.

I like asparagus... I've cooked it in olive oil, garlic, salt, thrown on some lemon pepper, and bacon bits.

[DallasNebo]

sprinkle a little oil on, garlic and grill. YUM YUM

[surepip]

Depending on the diameter, and how tender. If thick, we like to skewer them stacked like a raft. Season them with good olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, a little squeeze of lemon juice and maybe some white wine. Grill till starting to darken, basting often.

Quick and simple is the same seasonings, in a microwave bowl or other suitable container, cover with plastic wrap, and nuke for 30 to 45 seconds at a time till just "Al-Dente". Some fresh Hollandaise goes along with them nicely.

Leftover asparagus I like to use in frittattas, or souffles, placing the tender tips on top like the spokes of a wheel. Goat cheese, parmesian, ham, bacon, all go well with the asparagus.

Broken into pieces, blanched, and stif fried with garlic, mushrooms, and onion is nice.

[Oscar]

Toss in olive oil (good olive oil - not the cheap stuff), minced garlic and Lawry's seasoning salt. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 until just slightly tender (you want it to have a little crunch when you bite into it). You can also put it on the grill and do the same thing. YUMMY!

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try this tonight!

Nor have I. I always thought it was a northern thang...

I srsly have been eating asparagus since my parents introduced it to me (jr. high school?) I have loved it ever since! MMMMMmmmmmMMMMM! Oh and we're from the southwest.

[kidsrock]

I am going to cook some tonight....I will let you all know if it was a GO or not....with the family.....My 7 year old daughter loves brussell sprouts (baby cabbage as we call it) so she might like the asparagus...

[Oscar]

I am going to cook some tonight....I will let you all know if it was a GO or not....with the family.....My 7 year old daughter loves brussell sprouts (baby cabbage as we call it) so she might like the asparagus...

I loved brussell sprouts as a kid too.

[nana of 7]

It is also good cold right from the can.

[lillaroo]

I make a recipe with bowtie pasta, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, and walnuts and asparagus that is yummy.

[1Novella]

Toss in olive oil (good olive oil - not the cheap stuff), minced garlic and Lawry's seasoning salt. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 until just slightly tender (you want it to have a little crunch when you bite into it). You can also put it on the grill and do the same thing. YUMMY!

This is how I do it....I buy the thicker stalks...and eat them instead of french fries...

[MelW]

I steam mine for 3-5 minutes, until you can prick it with a fork but it's not droopy. Then I saute it fast in a little bit of butter and salt. My boys (6 and 2) love it!

[Teatime]

It is also good cold right from the can.

Yup, that's how I eat the canned type too .. YUMMY

[cherokeewoman]

Steam it in the microwave and then a few more minutes add a tad of butter and lemon pepper...

[Skye]

My dad just blanches it - boils it to where it is still a bit crunchy (this way it holds its nutrients) and seasons it with olive oil, lemon, and italian dressing. The lemon tangy flavor is so good on it.

[momof2]

I am a Southerner who hates grits!! LOL!! But I love asparagus--I read in a women's magazine that gently bending them at the end will cause the stalk to snap at the tender spot--too easy!!! Thanks for the tips--we usually grill it but I am going to try to the stir fry--

[HR'slittle#1nana]

cant stand it crunchy...we steam the heck out of it and then use butter and ms. dash seasonings. (different varieties) also smother in cheese like we do brussels. These are both acquired tastes....i didnt like either till about 5 or 6 yrs ago...tomatoes just slliced and eat either. Funny how tastes change as we age.

[fishnthec]

I like it raw (but it has to be the skinny, tender kind). It is great on a vegetable tray with some dip.