Asparagus
The High Cost of Year-Round Asparagus
How did this icon of spring go from seasonal treasure to year-round supermarket staple? Free trade and the war on drugs provide some clues.
By Matthew Zuras
Spring Vegetable Quiche (With Lots of Bacon and Cheese)
A vegetable quiche for Sunday brunch is a mild to moderate challenge for the average home cook—memorable quiche, on the other hand, is a prize not easily won.
By Andrew Rea
Baked Pasta Primavera
This baked primavera pasta is a celebration of all the best spring produce, with a sauce of white wine, fresh mint, and lemon that lets the veggies be the star.
By Dan Pelosi
Vegetarian Bánh Cuốn With Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Pumpkin
These Vietnamese rice noodle rolls, or bánh cuốn, get filled with roasted pumpkin and sautéed vegetables.
By Uyen Luu
Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Asparagus With Mustard-Herb Sauce
A sauce of Dijon mustard and fresh parsley brings new life to the classic grilled pork tenderloin. Throw some asparagus on the grill and you have a whole meal.
By Anna Stockwell
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31 Asparagus Recipes We Can’t Wait to Make Every Spring
’Tis the season for our very best recipes for asparagus.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
One-Pan Sweet Tomato Gnocchi With Asparagus
This easy gnocchi dinner is the best of both worlds. Tomato sauce meets hazelnut pesto in this one-skillet meal.
By Jamie Oliver
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Skewers
Every izakaya in Japan offers this iconic yakitori on its menu: simply skewered asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled.
By Harris Salat and Tadashi Ono
How to Cook Asparagus
Headed to the grill? The oven? The stovetop? Take our favorite methods for cooking asparagus with you.
By Meredith Stettner
Fusilli in Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pesto
Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream.
By Joy Manning
Roasted-Garlic Asparagus
This quick roasted asparagus recipe yields tender spears and plenty of flavor thanks to a savory mixture of garlic, oil, onion powder, and parsley.
By Susie Fishbein
Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp
Make this shrimp risotto for a weeknight dinner. With bright flavor from lemon zest and fresh asparagus, it’s an ideal meal for spring.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Make These Marinated Fava Beans Once, Enjoy Them for Days
Marinating your spring vegetables adds a ton of flavor—and means they’re ready for any cheese plate, bowl of polenta, or ricotta-smeared toast.
By Rachel Gurjar
Citrus-Oil-Marinated Spring Vegetables
The fleeting vibrance of spring vegetables is captured in this citrus-and-garlic-infused marinade, turning delicate produce into a versatile condiment.
By Rachel Gurjar
Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Here’s a Sichuan-inspired stir-fry of snappy, blistered asparagus and crispy pork. Can’t find asparagus? Green beans or snap peas work just as well. (One thing that’s non-negotiable: a side of chile crisp.)
By Deb Perelman
Any Way Niçoise
Switch up this endlessly riffable salad to suit your preferences, but try to always include a mix of cooked and raw vegetables for the best textures.
By Anna Stockwell
These Asparagus Ribbons Are Our Springtime Dinner Goals
They're not just pretty—they're tender, grassy, and delicious.
By Anna Stockwell
Spiced Lamb Burgers With Spring Slaw
Asparagus ribbons, sliced sugar snap peas, and red onion tossed in lemon juice are the perfect springtime toppers for these smoky-spiced lamb burgers.
By Anna Stockwell
Steak and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry
To keep the snap peas and asparagus peppy and bright, sauté them separately from the meat, then return them to the pan so they get their fair share of the gingery sauce.
By Claire Saffitz
Butter-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Olives
Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great accompaniment to a slow-roasted fish because they will come out perfectly cooked at the same time.
By Alison Roman