Visiting the farmer’s market at the cusp of spring, after a bleak winter of finding mostly root vegetables, is a welcome change with a burst of color and a promise of warmer days ahead. And although I ...

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.

In my mind, there’s no wrong way to cook asparagus, other than maybe boiling it beyond recognition. (If you’re not a fan of asparagus, this preparation might be why.) “Asparagus takes well to most ...