Including tips for how to buy and store asparagus. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Asparagus tastes great—it's so earthy and vibrant. At peak springtime, I buy it as often as possible. Then I uncover ...

Raw or cooked, this ephemeral delight makes every dish special. How to eat asparagus, a springtime delicacy without equal?

Fresh asparagus is one of the best things about spring. And the bright green spears are easy to prepare if you follow some easy preparation and cooking steps. (Oregonian file photo) One of the best ...

The number one rule: It should be stored in water “Unless I’m at a farmers market, I only buy asparagus at a grocery store when it’s properly stored,” says executive chef Verlord Laguatan of the ...

When choosing asparagus, look for bright green spears with tightly closed, compact tips. Size doesn't indicate a woody texture or diminished flavor. Depending on the time of year and where's it's ...

Trim asparagus by snapping off the tough end of one stalk. Use this as a guide to cut the other stalks' ends. Give them a quick wash, cut, then cook.

Asparagus will take anywhere from six to ten minutes to roast. Season them with olive oil, salt, and pepper and bake for a ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. For asparagus to attain such a striking shade of ivory, farmers must painstakingly mound dirt above the tips, thus ...

There's nothing quite like freshly picked asparagus from your own garden. It might sound exaggerated, but I promise you that there's no comparison between store-bought and homegrown asparagus. So, ...

“Unless I’m at a farmers market, I only buy asparagus at a grocery store when it’s properly stored,” says executive chef Verlord Laguatan of the Viceroy Chicago Hotel. What exactly does that mean?