Without a doubt, asparagus is one of the harbingers of spring at the farmers’ markets. And these nutritious spears can be cooked in numerous ways — grilled, roasted, steamed, or sauteed. Add them to pasta or salads, or enjoy them as an appetizer. When selecting asparagus, check the bottom of the bunch to see that...Read More

RECIPES: How to Cook Asparagus, Asparagus and Sausage Scramble, Sausage Vegetable Frittata, Asparagus and Crab Hollandaise, Saute of Thick Asparagus and Oyster Mushrooms, Asparagus, Spinach and Green Garlic Strata, Creamy Lemon Dressing for Asparagus You know it’s spring when Hog Farms is back at the farmers market with asparagus! Once considered a delicacy by the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 small broccoli, cut into florets, leave short stems 10 cauliflower flowerets 14 asparagus tips 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed) 1/2 cup sliced black olives 12 tablespoons butter (divided) 10 pieces dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in dry sherry to rehydrate; chop 1 pinch nutmeg 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 1/2 pound...Read More

This recipe uses only three ingredients that are transformed into a “wow factor” appetizer in less than 10 minutes. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon avocado oil and more, as needed (do not use olive oil — it will smoke) 16 spears fresh asparagus, washed, dried, and trimmed 16 slices prosciutto* METHOD: Preheat the broiler to high. Adjust...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. jumbo asparagus, trimmed and peeled 1/2 lb. shallots or spring onions, sliced 1/4 lb. bacon, cut into lardons (small strips, about 3/8 inch wide) 12 fresh eggs 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1...Read More

For a simple yet elegant soup, try this asparagus soup. Subtle and velvety, without any cream. By the way, you do not want this soup to boil — by not allowing it to boil it will retain a greener, more pleasant color. Boil this soup and it will turn an ugly khaki color. INGREDIENTS: 1...Read More

An elegant looking appetizer with lots of bright flavors, perfect with a glass of something bubbly or a dry white wine. INGREDIENTS: 8-12 paper-thin slices prosciutto (enough to cover a 12-14 inch platter) 1/4 pound wedge Pecorino-Romano cheese 1 pound purple asparagus, fattest spears, trimmed and peeled 1 Meyer lemon, cut in half Extra virgin...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orzo (whole grain orzo is great with this dish) 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste METHOD: Fill a large saucepan about 3/4 full of water with a dash of...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch (approx. 1 lb.) asparagus, as thick as you can get 1/2 – 3/4 lb. cremini button mushrooms (about 1½ cups) 1/2 cup red wine 3-4 tablespoons olive oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme and marjoram Salt and fresh pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Asparagus: 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral-flavored oil Salt and pepper to taste Romesco Sauce: 1 cup Marcona almonds, toasted 10 cloves garlic 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons Sambal Olek (see note below) 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped Salt...Read More