Depending on the thickness of the stalks, asparagus takes six to 10 minutes to roast in the oven. Snap off the woody ends; toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper; and spread them on a baking sheet.

Asparagus is at the top of our list of spring produce—and it's probably your favorite, too. Knowing how to cook asparagus is important if you want to enjoy all that the vegetable has to offer. April ...

The first big arrival at the farmers market is almost always the slender green spears of asparagus. I greet them with the affection of an old friend, along with indecision about what to do with them.