7 Cool Things to Do With Asparagus

1. Gazpacho: Steam asparagus and cool. Blend smooth with lemon and dash of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Garnish with diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped flat leaf parsley, and cracked black pepper.
2. Asparagus "Slaw": Using a peeler, shave asparagus into a bowl. Add thinly sliced fennel, carrot ribbons, and red onion. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette.
3. Breakfast Sandwich: Steam asparagus, poach two eggs, and cook off bacon. Toast two pieces of bread and smear with sriracha mayo. Build your sandwich with asparagus, eggs and bacon.
4. Asparagus Salad #1: Blanch asparagus and cut into 1" pieces. Toss with oven-dried tomatoes, olive oil, chopped preserved lemon, sliced olives and artichoke hearts.
5. Asparagus Salad #2: Blanch asparagus and cut into 1–2" pieces. Toss with fresh peas, chives, mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice.
6. Pizza: Top our MFF pizza dough with olive oil, asparagus cut into 2" pieces, basil pesto, and mozzarella. Add a few dashes of chile flakes, some black pepper, and lemon zest to the top for the perfect finish.
7. Mac N Cheese: Make your favorite batch of mac'n'cheese. Fold in steamed asparagus cut into 1" pieces right before serving. Top with a squeeze of lemon, chopped parsley, and fresh peas for a brightening up of this iconic classic.