Many gardeners delight in growing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis), for their spears make delectable ingredients in salads, ...

While we love using asparagus in a pasta or frittata, the quintessential spring veggie might shine the brightest as a solo act. With just a few seasonings and your cooking method of choice ...

It was a late March morning and dozens of women and men descended on a San Joaquin Valley asparagus farm — one of the last in the state. The workers walked along the furrows, cutting the newly ...

Don’t let the grocery store fool you—asparagus has a season (and it’s not the middle of August). Spring is prime time for these green stalks, when they’re at their bright, perky ...

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a wonderful perennial vegetable that's hardy in USDA zones 3 through 10. It's well-loved ...

This simple, elegant recipe combines three foods that Gwyneth Paltrow adores: fresh spring asparagus, tons of Parmesan, and poached eggs. An asparagus breakfast may not be commonplace in the ...

The most common (Asparagus officinalis) is green, but there are also purple and white varieties. One half-cup serving of cooked asparagus contains more than half the recommended dietary intake of ...

My recipe for seared asparagus with cashews is just the thing when you want a pan full of punchy, crunchy additions. By Melissa Clark Credit...Christopher Testani for The New York Times.

Along with many other delights, springtime brings the beginning of the asparagus growing season. Regardless of whether you prefer the green, purple or white variety, asparagus provides a rich ...

Asparagus is best when grown and picked fresh. Regardless of whether you’re buying thin 'sprue' asparagus or extra-large 'jumbo' spears, always choose stems that are firm and lush, rather than ...