How to Use asparagus in a Sentence

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  • Let the soup sit in the pot to melt the cheese and lightly cook the asparagus, about 1 minute.
    Ronna Welsh, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • Simply trim the ends of the asparagus, season, and pop the crispy green veggie in the oven.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Don’t miss the chicken with foie gras and Château Chalon with morels and asparagus.
    Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023
  • In the other pot add the asparagus to the boiling water.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Add fresh asparagus to the grill and top the stalks with melted butter and fresh dill.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in the artichoke hearts, then scatter the asparagus over the top.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Spring is one of the best times to make a risotto as fresh asparagus and green peas hit the market.
    Fred Thompson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • At the market, asparagus is showing up, along with leafy young turnips and the first peas.
    New York Times, 6 May 2022
  • The lardons of bacon are smoky and add that richness the asparagus craves.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 May 2022
  • Discard the woody asparagus ends, or save them for stock.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Güngör knows where to find them, along with wild asparagus, orchids and thyme.
    Lisa Morrow, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Slightly less fresh asparagus is still a treat, of course.
    Bee Wilson, WSJ, 14 May 2022
  • Flaked salmon stars in this dish, boosted by asparagus, green peas, dill, and lemon zest.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Bake chicken stuffed with asparagus and spinach, then spoon a nice pan sauce over top.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • When in season, reach for spring carrots and snow turnips, snap peas and asparagus.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Put a springtime twist on mac and cheese by stirring fresh asparagus into the cheese sauce.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022
  • That includes artichokes, asparagus, rhubarb and peas of all types, just to name a few.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Don’t let spring pass by without making at least one of our best asparagus recipes.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
  • Grill some asparagus, speed-cool it in ice water, and wrap it with cheese and prosciutto.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Add the asparagus, garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
    Washington Post, 1 May 2022
  • Pair with some fresh asparagus or green beans for a light summer dinner.
    Janae McKenzie, Glamour, 12 May 2022
  • By adding veggies like asparagus and peas, some Greek yogurt, and a little lemon zest, this stroganoff is a tasty bite of spring.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Step 2In large bowl, toss salmon, scallions, and asparagus with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • The picks sit in a glass and can hold all of the best garnishes such as pickles, green beans, asparagus, and peppers to craft the ultimate drink in style.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • For a main course, look for the duck breast ($29) accepted with plum sauce, highlander dumplings, carrot and asparagus.
    Nikki O'Neill, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The garden was the shape of a large boot, growing mustard and turnip greens, all kinds of tomatoes, beets, carrots, cabbage and asparagus.
    Donovan Fobbs and Ridhima Kodali, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The day before, Gorske had eaten two Big Macs, one for lunch and the other at dinner, with some asparagus from the garden his wife tends in their yard.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 20 May 2022
  • Prime rib with au jus, roasted red-skin potatoes and asparagus.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Oct. 2022
  • This is delicious with fresh asparagus or a leaf lettuce salad on the side.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
  • Thinly slice the asparagus with a knife or vegetable peeler.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 May 2023

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