Buying Aspargus is a problem for me (frozen, cookie, steam)

[11jay11]

I boil and boil my brake off parts just like I see on TV and 1/2 time there too hard to eat.

I look for the tips being of good color but fail 50% of the time on good tender ones.

I need tip's !!

[free.spirit]

I boil them, strain and then saute in olive oil, salt and pepper until crisp. Key is boiling until they are bright green, and straining before you saute.

[CSD610]

Frozen
Follow package directions.
Then cook some bacon or prosciutto
Cut the cooked asparagus into smaller pieces
Toss in with the bacon or prosciutto with diced onion if you like it
When the onion is translucent the dish is done.
Serve hot.


You can also use brussels sprouts the same way.

[magicshark]

Roast them. They are incredible that way.

Break off the tough parts. Put the good asparagus on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast at 450°ish for, I don't know, 15 minutes or so. It will depend on their thickness and how crispy you like them.

[luzianne]

Originally Posted by magicshark

Roast them. They are incredible that way.

Break off the tough parts. Put the good asparagus on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast at 450°ish for, I don't know, 15 minutes or so. It will depend on their thickness and how crispy you like them.

Yep! I only buy the thin ones and then cut off about 1/4th of the bottom. I use olive oil and salt and pepper. I roast them at 400 for 25 minutes, but next time I think I'll try 450 for 15 minutes.

[maggie2101]

Originally Posted by 11jay11

I boil and boil my brake off parts just like I see on TV and 1/2 time there too hard to eat.

I look for the tips being of good color but fail 50% of the time on good tender ones.

I need tip's !!

Are you saying you are trying to boil the tough parts that normally get discarded?

[11jay11]

No, my issue is buying fresh asparagus that boils up tender after trimming!!

I've never bought frozen asparagus.

[free.spirit]

I only buy fresh as well. Maybe you should shop at a different place????

[lubby]

Fresh and I never boil them, I break off the ends, roast on 400 for 20 minutes and I season with EVOO and salt. I don't care for thick ones. I like them thin.

[Hedgehog_Mom]

I steam asparagus until it's nice and tender. Sometimes's it's not a really bright green color when it gets tender enough.