Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Our collection of asparagus recipes will amaze you.

Asparagus may help reduce the risks of some cancers. When faced with the potential of cancer, asparagus is most likely not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, some research indicates that consuming asparagus can help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Steamed asparagus is easy to make. Steamed asparagus is quick and extremely simple to make, and is a delicious and healthful seasonal vegetable. Lightly steaming asparagus leaves it tender but not mushy, and with all its nutrients intact.

Grilling asparagus is fast, easy and delicious, requiring very little oil and just a sprinkle of salt to bring out the full flavor. Even people who dislike asparagus when it's been steamed often like it quite a bit when it's grilled.

Baking asparagus is quick and easy; oven-roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables and asparagus has a lot of sweetness to highlight. You can have a fantastic side dish in about 15 minutes, counting prep time.

Cooking with asparagus can range from recipes prepared in the oven, on the stove top, on the grill or even in the microwave. Utilizing various cooking methods can offer diverse and appetizing flavors all from the same bunch of asparagus.

A stainless steel rack that is built to hold asparagus so it can be steamed vertically with the stems standing in several inches of water when cooking.

A cream-based soup that is made with bits of asparagus for texture and flavoring. Similar to many other cream soups, Cream of Asparagus can be served as a lunch or dinner soup or it can be added to casseroles to create a savory sauce.

A type of cookware designed for steaming asparagus. The asparagus steamer consists of a long narrow wire basket, a steaming pot, and a lid.

A handy kitchen tool that is used to easily cut and peel the tough layer of outer skin away from the tender meat within the asparagus stalk.

A salad green that grows with long thin stems containing ragged or serrated green leaves similar to dandelion greens.