Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms
Roasted asparagus and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms go with any Easter dish, from glazed ham to a spring quiche. The vegetables roast first in olive oil then finish in butter for an extra dimension of flavor and a nice sheen. A drizzle of syrupy aged balsamic balances the earthiness of the mushrooms and slight char on the asparagus. Ā Ā Ā Slideshow:Ā More Asparagus RecipesĀ
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Asparagus
The spring veggie boasts a long list of health benefits.
Asparagus-and-Zucchini Frittata
Chef Chris Behr’s versatile frittata with crisp spring vegetables can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Serve for brunch with an accompanying platter of crusty bread, fresh fruit, cheese and salumi, or for lunch with a green salad.Ā Slideshow:Ā More Frittata RecipesĀ
Asparagus Carbonara
Cookbook author Melissa Clark riffs on classic carbonara, swapping out the pasta for thin asparagus spears. It has that same irresistible pancetta-cheese-egg flavor, but with bright green asparagus at the center.Recipes adapted from Dinner: Changing the Game. Copyright © 2017 by Melissa Clark. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC.Ā Slideshow:Ā More Asparagus RecipesĀ
Asparagus with Speck and Chopped Egg
In Friuli, this dish is called asparagi paparot (paparot means to squash), which refers to the hard-boiled eggs that are crushed over the asparagus. The recipe is from a favorite local spot, Trattoria Al Grop, that's known for its asparagus dishes made with stalks from the surrounding hills.Ā Slideshow: Ā More Asparagus RecipesĀ
Raw Asparagus, Fennel and Pecorino Salad
"You want a sharp knife," says Margot Henderson of Rochelle Canteen in London about prepping this simple, colorful vegetarian salad.Ā Slideshow: Ā More Salad RecipesĀ