364 spear recipes

Spargel in Weisser Sosse: tender white asparagus spears in a creamy nutmeg-scented white sauce with julienned ham. A beloved German side dish that's simple and elegant.

Composed romaine and watercress salad plated over Belgian endive spears with a savory basil anchovy sauce. An elegant, restaurant-style first course.

Homemade pickled asparagus spears with garlic, hot chile peppers, and pickling spice in a tangy brine. Crisp, spicy, and shelf-stable for months.

Thin beef slices wrapped around asparagus spears, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, and green onion, then braised in teriyaki sauce. Japanese-style negimaki for date night or dinner party.

Asparagus spears roasted with olive oil and rosemary get wrapped in ribbons of smoked salmon for an elegant appetizer that's ready in 25 minutes.

Tender asparagus spears served on a smoky roasted red pepper puree with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and fresh thyme. A vibrant, diabetic-friendly vegetable side dish.

Ice water pickles, classic homestead cider-vinegar pickles with cucumber spears, onions, and mustard seed. The ice-water soak gives them crisp snap that lasts in the jar.

Falafel sandwiches with split pea and chickpea flour fritters stuffed into pita pockets with tomatoes, onions, pickles, and your choice of homemade hummus or tahini sauce. A vegan Middle Eastern lunch.

The complete guide to cooking asparagus: boiled, steamed, and microwaved. Learn how to prep, peel, and cook fresh asparagus spears and pieces to crisp-tender every time.

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe

Asian-style Cornish hen wraps split hen breasts around asparagus spears and steams them in a bamboo steamer over rice with bok choy, broccoli, and peppers. Elegant pan-Asian dinner.

Crisp asparagus spears meet charred red peppers and tangy goat cheese in this vibrant spring salad. Fresh shallots and garlic-spiked vinaigrette bring the whole thing together in under 10 minutes.

Marinated asparagus steams fresh spears, then chills them in a bright orange and lemon vinaigrette with cayenne. A make-ahead spring side dish with citrusy tang and a hint of warmth.

Easy marinated asparagus blanches fresh spears and soaks them overnight in Italian dressing for a tangy, make-ahead side dish. Cool, crisp-tender, and ready to plate on a lettuce leaf.

Icycle pickles are old-fashioned 14-day sweet crock pickles with a glassy crisp bite. Cucumber spears soak through brine, alum, and a daily-reheated cider vinegar syrup with pickling spices.

Fresh asparagus spears with a make-ahead orange and lime citrus cream sauce. Just 50 calories per serving, this elegant low-fat side dish is ready in 30 minutes and doubles as an impressive entertaining platter.