asparagus

Produce Guide

Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the first serious vegetables of spring: quick-cooking, delicate, and best when it is handled simply. The main skill is knowing how to choose fresh spears and stop cooking before they go soft.

Produce Guide

What is asparagus and how to cook it

Asparagus is one of the clearest signs of spring because it is tender, quick-cooking, and best when treated simply. The trick is to stop cooking it as soon as it is just done.

Seasonal

Spring Produce Guide — Ramps, Asparagus, Strawberries, and More

Spring brings some of the most prized and fleeting produce of the year. Here's what to look for, when to find it, and how to make the most of the short window each crop is available.