12 Recipes for the Asparagus Lover in All of Us

For some people, it’s Christmas. For others, it’s the languid days of summer. Still others prefer the crisp promise of fall’s fresh start. Not me. For me, it’s all about asparagus season. I await the early wisps of spring with intensity, eager to get my hands on those sweet, vegetal stalks. The window for the best of the bunch is short (March through June with a peak in April), so get in early and stay late. If it's still a bit too chilly for asparagus in your neck of the woods, then go ahead and bookmark these recipes and whip them out when the time is right—you won't regret it.

A Guide to Cooking Every Asparagus, From the Straggly to the Chunky

Shaved Asparagus and Mint Salad

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Feta and Peas

Fresh Raw Pea, Asparagus & Fava Bean Salad with Herbs & Pecorino

Spring Vegetable Panzanella with Poached Eggs

Asparagus with Pancetta

Asparagus with Spring Garlic Pesto

Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Eggs Mimosa

Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Lemon-Mustard Sauce

Martha Rose Shulman’s Quick-Braised Fish With Baby Potatoes & Greens

Oyster Sauce Glazed Asparagus and Mushrooms

Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus, Leek, and Ricotta Quiche

Are you also an asparagus fiend? Share your go-to recipes in the comments.