How to Use asparagus in a Sentence

asparagus

noun
  • And in the spring, asparagus is on our menu three times a week or more.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Ahead, learn the best ways to store asparagus to keep it fresh for longer.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There's one that's asparagus and bok choi all on one pan that's so good.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Does asparagus make your urine smell?
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The best asparaguses are said to melt at the touch of the tongue.
    — Washington Post, 8 June 2018
  • Place the asparagus in ice water to shock for about one minute.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 2 Jan. 2018
  • Trim the hard ends from the asparagus and get a bowl of ice water ready.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Serve it with a fresh side, like sautéed asparagus or green beans, and a good glass of wine.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Stir in the asparagus, chives and sun flower seeds and mix well.
    — Linda Giuca and Christopher Prosperi, courant.com, 5 June 2017
  • Sweet asparagus and spring onions go so well with the woodsy flavor of morels.
    — Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Over each sheet of asparagus, grate zest from half of lemon and toss to combine.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 11 Feb. 2021
  • While the steak rests, raw asparagus can be stir-fried in the savory pan juices.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • Who said asparagus couldn't be just as cheesy and creamy as potatoes au gratin?
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Serve straight off the grill with potatoes, rice, or asparagus.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a sheet pan or plate to cool.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Avoid planting it near peas, beans, and asparagus.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 26 May 2026
  • Add the asparagus and cook until bright green, about 1 minute.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Best of the bunch is the asparagus with brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
    — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 June 2017
  • If the grill is already fired up for the main dish, toss some fresh asparagus on the grates as well.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Add shrimp and asparagus to the mixture and stir well to combine.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2020
  • The crates are filled with cold water to keep the asparagus at peak freshness.
    — Christie Dietz, National Geographic, 14 May 2019
  • When the asparagus is cooked, arrange spears on top of the salad and serve.
    — courant.com, 14 May 2018
  • The asparagus should be dullgreen and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
    — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Cheesy, creamy sauce upgrades asparagus to new heights in an 8-inch square dish.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Cheesy, creamy sauce upgrades asparagus to new heights in an 8-inch square dish.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • Boil the asparagus on a low flame, add the sugar, then liquidize in a blender.
    — Duncan Hewitt, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017
  • Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, then neatly trim the base with a paring knife.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
  • Line up the asparagus spears side by side, leaving a bit of space on all the outer edges.
    — Carole Kotkin, miamiherald, 12 July 2018
  • Serve with a salad, potatoes, or asparagus on the side to round of the meal.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Serve with a salad, potatoes, or asparagus on the side to round of the meal.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

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