Three Ways to Cook Asparagus

It's almost asparagus season!  Here are three ways to cook your asparagus:
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1. Oven Roasting: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry your asparagus by rolling it around on a kitchen towel. Place the asparagus in large a bowl and drizzle with 1 T. olive oil. Add a couple of pinches of kosher salt and toss gently with your hands until all of the asparagus is coated. Spread the asparagus on a large rimmed sheet pan. Bake. Stir the asparagus around once or twice, until golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes.

2. Grill Dry the asparagus by rolling it around in a kitchen towel. Place the asparagus in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil – about 1 tablespoon per 1 pound of asparagus. Add a pinch of salt and toss until coated. Lay spears on a grill heated medium-high (about 450 degrees). Close the grill for a couple of minutes. Open and turn asparagus with tongs. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, turning once or twice more, until the asparagus is tender and charred in spots.
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3. Boiled Fill a large pot with water, and also fill a large bowl with cold water and a few ice cubes. Place the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and add the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender. Using tongs, immediately transfer the asparagus to the bowl of water for 2 minutes. Serve. You can marinate it or give it a light saute in butter or olive oil with some salt. 

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