{"id":198699,"date":"2025-04-22T13:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/asparagus-season-is-here-pastries-like-a-pro\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T13:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:11:20","slug":"asparagus-season-is-here-pastries-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=198699","title":{"rendered":"Asparagus Season is Here &#8211; Pastries Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"genesis-content\">\n<nav id=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> &gt; <span><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/category\/savory-recipes\/\">Savory Recipes<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav>\n<p class=\"entry-meta\">Published: <time class=\"entry-time\">Apr 22, 2025<\/time> \u00b7 Modified: <time class=\"entry-modified-time\">Apr 22, 2025<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/about-helen\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Helen S Fletcher<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u00b7 This post may contain affiliate links \u00b7 <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/asparagus-season-is-here\/#respond\">Leave a Comment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<article class=\"post-37292 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-articles category-recipe-index category-savory-recipes grow-content-body entry\" aria-label=\"Asparagus Season is Here\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"pf-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong> Asparagus Season <\/strong>is here and the freshest and best asparagus spears can be found in April through June.  As a precursor to my Spring Tart coming up, I thought this would be a good time to write a short tutorial about this best of all vegetables.  Did I mention that roasting asparagus takes a mere 25 minutes or less?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh asparagus spears on a foil lined pan seasoned with salt and pepper.\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-518x344.jpg 518w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-360x239.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Simply roasted asparagus with salt and black pepper  is one of the easiest and most versatile vegetables to be had.  From Asparagus soup or Potato Salad to an Asparagus Quiche to a simple sprinkling of parmesan cheese and lemon juice, this vegetables goes from the simplest of meals to the most elaborate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style\/>\n<details id=\"feast-advanced-jump-to\" open=\"\">\n<summary>Jump to:<\/summary>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3f3d0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"three-grades-of-asparagus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Grades of Asparagus<\/h2>\n<p>All asparagus is not equal.  There are three grades of asparagus and personal taste is the guide here.  There is no right or wrong.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pencil Thin<\/strong> &#8211; these spears are literally as thin as a pencil. They are the most tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard &#8211; <\/strong> This is the best one for roasting. Generally, it doesn&#8217;t have to be peeled. It will tender all the way down after trimming.  This is the one I seek out. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Jumbo &#8211; <\/strong>These are the fattest spears and need to be peeled to remove the tough outside of the stalks.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popout_auto_inserted\">\n<div id=\"imark_newsletter\" class=\"imark_newsletter left\">\n<div class=\"imark_newsletter_content\">\n<div data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"491\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-image-small-popup.png\" alt=\"how to bake better custard\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"form-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"form-heading\">Baking gets better when you subscribe<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Baking gets better when you subscribe to receive this PDF on getting the most out of baking including information on equipment, ingredients and baking equipment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"varieties-of-asparagus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Varieties Of Asparagus<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong>  &#8211; this is the one most commonly found in grocery stores and the variety most familiar.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>White <\/strong>asparagus is more tender than green. It is actually green asparagus that has deprived of the sunlight. It is actually grown under the soil to deprive it of chlorophyll that makes plants green.  It is considered a delicacy.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Violet or Purple &#8211; <\/strong>this variety can be found mostly in Italy and the United Kingdom.  The stalks are quite thick. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-cook-asparagus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Cook Asparagus<\/h2>\n<p>In the past, asparagus was <strong>blanched or poached<\/strong>, usually in water.  This has pretty much gone out of style and for good reason.  The water turns green having leached out some of the flavor, minerals, and vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the favored method is <strong>roasting or grilling.<\/strong>  When asparagus was in season, we sold what seemed like an endless number of stalks.  We simply trimmed them, tossed them in oil, salted and peppered then roasted them just to bring out the flavor but not to make them limp or char them.  No matter how many times I told people what we did, they always thought I was holding back some secret.  Actually, roasting concentrates the flavor which is I guess the &#8220;secret&#8221;.  <\/p>\n<p>A third way is to steam it.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-instructions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"This collage shows the asparagus being held in water in the fridge, the three types of asparagus, trimming it and cutting it.  \" class=\"wp-image-37297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-518x414.jpg 518w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-720x576.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-360x288.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-180x144.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"This collage shows the asparagus being held in water in the fridge, the three types of asparagus, trimming it and cutting it.  \" class=\"wp-image-37297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-518x414.jpg 518w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-720x576.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-360x288.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-180x144.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Photo 1.  <\/strong>The best way to ensure the crispest asparagus is to trim \u00bc to \u00bd inch off the bottoms of the bunch of asparagus and stand them up in water.  Store them in the fridge where they will stay crisp for days.  When ready to use the, release the rubber bands, rinse the spears, and snap the woody ends off where they naturally break apart.    <strong>Photo 2. <\/strong>On the plate are the three grades.  From left to right are the pencil, standard and jumbo.  <strong>Photo 3. <\/strong>This photo illustrates the jumbo asparagus being peeled with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin.  <strong>Photo 4. <\/strong> The easiest way to cut the asparagus, either raw or roasted is to line them up and just cut across all of them at once.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"This collage shows the asparagus being oiled, on a foil lined sheet pan and baked with salt and pepper, \" class=\"wp-image-37298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-518x414.jpg 518w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-720x576.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-360x288.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-180x144.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2.jpg\" alt=\"This collage shows the asparagus being oiled, on a foil lined sheet pan and baked with salt and pepper, \" class=\"wp-image-37298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-518x414.jpg 518w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-720x576.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-360x288.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asparagus-2-180x144.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Photo 5.  <\/strong>Olive oil or canola oil is being poured over the trimmed spears. <strong>Photo 6. <\/strong>Each spear is coated in the oil.  This is important to the flavor and outcome.  <strong>Photo 7. <\/strong> A rimmed baking sheet is lined with foil (for easy clean up) and the spears are laid in single layer with none overlapping.  <strong>Step 8.<\/strong> They are sprinkled with salt and pepper just before going into the oven.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"recipe-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe FAQS<\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-37302\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"37302\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-new-2023-plp---chic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the recipe image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Fresh asparagus spears on a foil lined pan seasoned with salt and pepper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-180x180.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-360x360.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-360x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Fresh asparagus spears on a foil lined pan seasoned with salt and pepper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asparagus-1200-1-of-1-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"asparagus-season-is-here\" class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Asparagus Season is Here<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pastrieslikeapro.com\/about-helen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Helen S Fletcher<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Simply roasted asparagus with salt and black pepper is one of the easiest and most versatile vegetables that goes from the simplest of meals to the most elaborate.<\/span><\/p>\n<style\/><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" 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wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">11<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">26<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Vegetable<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-37302-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"37302\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-37302-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.  Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-37302-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Rinse the asparagus in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.  Place in the prepared pan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-37302-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the oil over the spears and make sure every stalk is oiled, top to bottom.  Salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-37302-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for about 10 minutes until bright green and tender crisp.  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