Start by boiling the asparagus in a large skillet for 4 to 6 minutes. Then grill the spears uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning them once. Slather on barbecue sauce and grill for 2 ...

Learn how to prepare and cook asparagus in a range of dishes. The delicate spears of this seasonal vegetable can be blanched, ...

Put half the pointed ends of the asparagus spears into a saucepan of boiling salted water and boil 2 minutes. Drain, refresh until cold under the cold tap then drain well. Reserve. Above ...

Asparagus is best when grown and picked ... lightly peel the bottom third of the stem. Drop loose spears into a pan of boiling water and cook until just tender. The cooking time varies according ...

Asparagus season has officially arrived. But before you cook up those sweet, juicy spears, how about using them to predict your future? Jemima Packington claims to be able to read the future using ...

Bring to a boil, then add the pepper and the cheese, and remove it from the heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Pour over the asparagus and top with the turkey bacon. Cover the pan and bake for ...

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the asparagus spears for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. (You may have to cook ...

Cut the spears into 2.5cm (1 in) pieces. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to the boil, add the asparagus pieces and blanch for 15 seconds. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain ...

Cover and keep warm. Fill another pan with water and bring the water to the boil over a high heat. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 2–4 minutes (the cooking time will vary according to the ...