by Kate Weiser

Before this summer with Chefanie, I would have refused to eat the stalky vegetable for which I am now confessing my boundless love. Over the last 2 months, I learned this vegetable simply requires the right preparation to be delicious. And now that I am all the Weiser, I can ask myself only, what’s not to like about this pale green delicacy? Here I share my 6 favorite ways to prepare it. 

1. Roasted.

Simply roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper, asparagus is amazing alone or alongside a fancy filet mignon. In the last 10 minutes of roasting, I love to sprinkle on some almonds. 

2. Von Bismarck.

Aka with a poached egg on top, as the indulgent Austrian royal would have had it. 

3. Cylindrical Salad.

Asparagus cut and placed in a round ring-mold topped with warm & melty parmesan

4. In Pasta.

Because how could anything be less than delicious when tossed with cheese and pasta! Recipe here. 

5. Frittata

Enjoy some gorgeous asparagus shoots cooked in a farm fresh egg frittata  - with or without peas! for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 

6. Soup

In summertime, chilled asparagus soup is a divine treat…