Asparagus

Usher in fresh-veggie season with these delicious ways to serve those tender asparagus stalks.

Ham and Asparagus Au Gratin
This has become a famous dish around our house! I like to make it for company, and friends are always asking me for the recipe. It’s so versatile. You can serve it with fish, ham, turkey or chicken. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Asparagus Tomato Quiche
Just in time for the first delicious crop of asparagus comes a recipe from Dorothy Hussey of Bishop, California that features those savory stalks. "It might look difficult," she says, "but it’s actually simple to make."

Asparagus Sesame Rolls
These appealing appetizers are nice-looking on a buffet and always disappear fast. The cheeses and asparagus blend for a delicious flavor. They’re quick to fix, too. —Donna Folk, Berwick, Pennsylvania

Asparagus Crab Omelets
These satisfying omelets are filled with a savory blend of crabmeat, asparagus, tomatoes and provolone cheese…and they’re attractive enough to serve guests. Sometimes I top these omelets with hollandaise sauce. —Mae Jean Damron Sandy, Utah

Swiss ’n’ Asparagus Egg Salad
Whether served alone or on bread, this egg salad from our Test Kitchen will satisfy your hunger. Asparagus, Swiss cheese and ham give ordinary egg salad a tasty twist.

Asparagus Stir-Fry
“Fresh asparagus is a rarity in our small town, but when I find it at the store, I make this colorful stir-fry,” says Judy Stashko of Mayerthorpe, Alberta. “Even folks who don’t like asparagus will enjoy this.”