Asparagus Recipes

When purchasing asparagus choose firm stalks. The heads should be tight with a slightly purple color to them.

Slender stalks are a little more delicate and require less cooking time than thicker stemmed ones.

To keep asparagus fresh, wrap the stalks in wet paper towels and store them in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. Or place them in a jar of water (like flowers), with a plastic bag loosely covering the tips. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 5 days or so.

It is important to break off the ends of the asparagus before cooking, especially thicker stalks. To do so, simply break off the ends. They should snap at the proper place. Optionally, thicker stems can be peeled with a potato peeler.