FOR THE ASPARAGUS: (1) Cut off an inch from the bottom of each spear and discard. Place the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with high sides. Add the olive oil and ¼ cup water. (2) Using a ...

Asparagus is one of the best vegetables you can make at home. With our Test Kitchen's expert tips and tricks, you'll learn how to season asparagus and prep and cook it in no time. Gone are the mushy, ...

For this easy, hands-off dinner, the oven does all the work. Bone-in chicken thighs, coated in rich pasta sauce, roasted on a ...

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed of tough woody ends, then peeled Instructions: Place trimmed and peeled asparagus spears in microwave-safe baking dish and add water to cover. Scatter 11/2 ...

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine asparagus and water. Microwave, covered, on high until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes; drain. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a ...