Best Asparagus Recipes and Asparagus Cooking Ideas

This savory skillet is just right for three or four people and doesn’t take long to make at all.This recipe is courtesy of Pete and Gerry’s

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Asparagus in a Blanket

There is nothing more comforting than wrapping dough around your favorite vegetable. This asparagus in a blanket recipe is a vegetarian twist on the classic appetizer pigs in a blanket.

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Asparagus Paella

In paella, the focus is rice cooked in an intense stock, with meat adding flavor, but meat has taken over and often the paella emerges with the meat cooked perfectly but the rice overcooked and mushy. Dirt Candy's paella focuses on cooking the bomba rice perfectly, and we use a toasted rice crisp to get the sweetness of socarrat into the dish. Click here to read the full story on Dirt Candy: A Cookbook.

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White Asparagus Salad

This is a simple salad that celebrates spring produce. The key is to use incredibly fresh ingredients, particularly the white asparagus. White asparagus has a sweeter, less bitter flavor than green asparagus, and this minimalist recipe will really make it stand out in the dish. Asparagus can dry out if it’s left out in a supermarket or fridge, so try to find a local variety, preferably from a farmers market.

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Asparagus Bundles with Bacon

Marinating asparagus and wrapping them in bundles with thick, juicy bacon turns the spears into a little entrée or a hefty side dish. Saving the marinade for drizzling over the cooked bundles adds one last punch of flavor. The bundles can also be roasted in the oven.

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Balsamic-Marinated Asparagus

Jacqui Wedewer

This easy side dish is a great accompaniment to weeknight meals. Its zesty flavor makes it a great pairing for fried chicken, burgers, pork chops and more.

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Asparagus Pizza

My go-to cooking method for asparagus is to toss it in some olive oil and stick it on the grill. And while that is certainly delicious, this time I wanted to think out of the box a bit and try something different with one of my favorite spring vegetables. The result? Asparagus pizza! Click here for Awesome Asparagus Recipes.

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Asparagus Scramble

Why wait in line for brunch when you can whip up your own "gourmet" egg dish in about 10 minutes? This simple recipe has only six ingredients and takes advantage of one of the best things spring has to offer — verdant, crisp asparagus. See all asparagus recipes. Click here for Awesome Asparagus Recipes.

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Asparagus Rice Pilaf

This side dish is great with almost everything — from grilled chicken breasts to pork stir-fry. Try using leftover rice for an even crunchier texture. Sliced almonds or cashews would be a wonderful addition to this pilaf as well. Click here to see Awesome Asparagus Recipes.

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Asparagus Cookies

That’s right; I even like making cookies with asparagus. The recipe is easy, and I recommend enjoying them that day.

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Asparagus Soup

Were your eyes too big for your stomach this past weekend at the farmers' market? This asparagus soup recipe is the perfect way to make use of a surplus of asparagus. Eat it fresh or keep it frozen to enjoy well past asparagus season.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

This is a quick but quirky take on a classic recipe. Prosciutto is often paired with sweet items like melon or figs because of its delicate, salty flavor. In this recipe we are adding in extra sweetness with agave nectar, a healthier alternative to processed sweetners. The sea salt gives additional texture, creating a dish that is perfect as an appetizer or for serving at a party.

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