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Jun 2024
40m 41s

Asparagus

Deb Perelman & J. Kenji López-Alt
About this episode
In this episode, Kenji and Deb talk all about asparagus. You can roast it, puree it, sautee it, grill it, and even eat it raw. It can serve as a snack or as part of a main dish. Did you know it grows in different colors? Hear how Deb prepares asparagus as a family snack and how it can make for a great pizza topping. And it wouldn't be an episode about asparagus without learning about the science behind its notorious side-effect.  Recipes mentioned: Snacky Asparagus (from Smitten Kitchen) Shaved Asparagus Pizza (from Smitten Kitchen) Simple Grilled Asparagus (From Serious Eats) Braised Asparagus (from Serious Eats)
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