StarterSpring brought with it a great vegetable: Asparagus. Crunchy and tasty, it can be enjoyed in salads, risotto, gratin and many other ways. We share all our tips for cooking the perfect asparagus ...

nor to bind the asparagus into a bundle and cook it upright in a pan. For the best results, wash the stems thoroughly in a sink full of cold water. Then trim the stalks and, if the lower part of ...

Fry the onion, garlic, thyme and chopped asparagus stems for 10 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 8–10 minutes, adding the asparagus tips and ...

David Malosh for The New York Times Buttery polenta serves as a soft, savory bed for asparagus and peas. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. This recipe finishes ...