Recipe: Asparagus For Dinner [edit]

Step 1

Cut away the lower 4th of the asparagus and peel the stalk. This way the entire spear is edible and will cook more quickly and at the same rate.

Step 2

Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a casserole or skillet large enough to accommodate the asparagus in one single flat layer. Add the asparagus to the water, cover and quickly bring the water back to a boil. Uncover the skillet and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until the asparagus are just tender. They should be just cooked through but still with some crunch left to it.

Step 3

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Step 4

Serving suggestions: For 1 pound asparagus, melt 4 tablespoons butter and mash in 2 hard boiled eggs. Season to taste with salt, pepper and snipped fresh chives. Dip warm asparagus into the mixture and accompany with bread.

Step 5

Serve asparagus at room temperature, either plain or dressed with a vinaigrette and accompanied with goat cheese bruschetta.