ode to asparagus…
Apr 8
spring makes me think of many things – birthdays, flowers, strawberries and…asparagus. the birthday dinner my mom cooked for me always involved asparagus. she was so excited that it was in-season that she made sure to use it in whatever she cooked for me, whether i wanted it or not. but the forced-asparagus dinners worked and as a result, i love asparagus. not only because it tastes so good, but it reminds me of mom and her delicious meals. i miss them so much! so asparagus represents a special time – springtime, loving meals and freshness. the absolute best way to cook asparagus is to heat the oven to 425, line the asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. roast on the highest oven rack for exactly eight minutes (no more, no less). it’s perfect – crisp, roasted and slightly salty. chop it up and throw it on top of pasta, chill it and toss it with a salad or shave some parmesan on top and eat it on its own. it’s delicious and…special.
Shari Bryan says
Such wonderful memories! Thank you for the recipe-I’m going to try it this weekend.
susan atwood says
I love this post! Asparagus are my all time favorite veggie…and there is the added health benefit. Thanks for sharing the special memories and the terrific color. I love Spring!
Zoe says
i promise that you will never steam asparagus again after tasting it roasted! so easy!
Robyn says
Yummy! You’re making me hungry Zoe
Zoe says
i’m food obsessed. i like to make every meal count!
Gmadeba says
I’m always amazed at how beautiful ordinary things look when you take the picture and post it. Thanks for the recipe. I love asparagus.