471 asparagu recipes

Chicken asparagus quiche with Swiss cheese in a flaky pie crust. Layers of diced chicken, whole asparagus spears, and a light egg custard baked until golden and set.

Creamy asparagus chicken casserole baked with a rich cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a kick of hot pepper sauce. Comfort food at its best, ready for the oven in under an hour.

Cantonese-style asparagus beef stir-fry with thin-sliced flank steak, snappy asparagus and a punchy black bean sauce. Cornstarch-velveted meat stays tender, garlic-infused oil delivers aromatic depth.

From-scratch asparagus soup built on a stock made from the tough ends. Blended asparagus stems and leeks, optional cream, finished with whole tender tips and lemon zest.

Parmesan asparagus spears blanched crisp-tender and tossed in a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette with shaved Parmesan. Low-fat vegetarian side dish.

Asparagus and pimento side dish steams fresh asparagus and tops with lime juice, pimento, and pine nuts. A 10-minute Mediterranean-leaning side that works hot or chilled.

Vegetarian asparagus mushroom casserole bound with brown rice, eggs, garlic and cashews under a mozzarella crown. A one-dish supper with fresh spring vegetables and earthy aromatics.

Garlic asparagus finished with a bright squeeze of lime instead of the usual lemon. Fresh spears sauteed with garlic, shallots, and a little butter for a fast, light vegetable side.

Asparagus and ricotta pasta tossed in a silky sauce made with parmesan and pasta cooking water. Fresh basil and black pepper keep it bright and light.

Pan-seared salmon over a vibrant asparagus cream sauce, made by pureeing tender asparagus tips with butter and infusing the stalks into cream. An elegant, restaurant-style spring plate.

Old-fashioned creamy asparagus soup with milk, butter, and a flour roux. Tender tips reserved for garnish, stalks grated into a silky base. Six ingredients, full pantry territory.

Chilled asparagus soup with slow-sweated vegetables, potato for natural body, and stalks simmered in chicken stock for depth. Finished with half-and-half and crème fraiche.

Chicken and asparagus baked in a creamy curry sauce made with cream of chicken soup, mayo, and lemon juice, finished with melted cheddar. Easy one-dish dinner.

Creamy low-calorie crab and asparagus soup with dry sherry, lemon zest, and fresh vegetables in a light skim milk base. A guilt-free bowl of comfort ready in one hour.

Asparagus with blue cheese drapes hot spears in a sharp red-wine vinaigrette loaded with crumbled blue and fresh chives. Six ingredients, one skillet, served warm or room temp. Spring side dish that punches well above its weight.

Canned asparagus topped with a hot bacon and onion dressing made with vinegar and sugar substitute. A low-calorie Southern-style side dish at just 31 calories per serving.