About Steamed Asparagus with Potato and Leek Sauce Recipe: Steamed yellow squash, zucchini, green beans and asparagus batons served in a pool of potato and leek sauce. Chilli flavored oil adds an ...

Learn how to prepare and cook asparagus in a range of dishes. The delicate spears of this seasonal vegetable can be blanched, griddled, roasted or served raw. When is asparagus in season?

Adjust seasoning as needed. Bring water, asparagus and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a covered sauté pan over high heat. Steam asparagus until bright green and tender but still firm, 2-3 minutes.

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 ...