I remember what a revelation it was to my mom when she learned to cook asparagus for just 4 minutes. (She’d set a timer — the 4 minutes was sacrosanct.) As a kid, she dreaded seeing it on her plate ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Asparagus is a spring icon. It is green, it is ...

If using fresh asparagus, snap off tough ends. Blanch asparagus in boiling water 6 to 8 minutes and drain. Place asparagus in a baking dish. Top the asparagus with bell pepper, celery and onions.

If you’re having company over, it’s helpful to have part of the meal made ahead of time and in the refrigerator. This easy and different recipe for cold Marinated Asparagus is from Donna Montgomery.

Remove tough ends of asparagus. Peel stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Cook asparagus, covered, in boiling salted water, for 6 minutes or until crisp tender. Do not overcook! Drain and ...

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This salad captures the vibrancy of spring, bringing together the quintessential vegetables of the season – asparagus, peas, scallions and carrots – in a way that lets them shine simply but with an ...

Grilled asparagus doesn’t need a lot of extras to make it shine. Trim the ends, brush your stalks with a little oil, grill them over high heat with salt and pepper, and you have a delectable spring ...

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and ...