How do YOU cook fresh asparagus?

I spinkle a little olive oil, salt, and pepper then bake them at 350 degrees for about 5-8 minutes. They have a slightly crisp taste on the outside but they're still tender and crucnhy. Freaking good!!

We eat a lot of fresh asparagus, but my favourite way to prepare it is: BBQ roasted with balsamic vinegar, thyme, rosemary, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Done in a foil dish (no washing up) over 200 C. It is just as good in an oven. I usually do a dish of asparagus, a couple of cloves of garlic, golden eschallots, quartered zucchini and for the last 5 min, minature vine tomatoes. YUMMMMMM goes well with any red meat dish. But..... after eating it, can you smell asparagus when you do a number one?

i have a theory that many people hate vegetables because their moms/grandmas didnt know how to cook them. when cooking a steak would you boil or steam it? of course not. veggies are the same way. you have to apply the right heat for them to become as savory as they truly are. lightly coat that lovely asparagus in olive oil, grey salt and fresh pepper and grill for a minute a side. if no grill available roast it in a toaster oven at 400 degrees for five minutes. a flame is the key to making veggies delicious.

Tastes best steamed with a little bite to it.

I just cut maybe an inch of the tough end off wash & steam them I had them last night & often do but my point is I'm not sure how long i steam them for but not real long so just test them in 5 mins (have the water already boiling first) I only ever buy them when they are only $2 a bunch & i love them

Clean it well and break off the lower and stringier part of the stalk. Discard it. Then either steam it or boil it for a very short time. I like it a little crisp. Drain it, and melt butter or cheese on top. Yummy for the tummy! (We used to pick it wild along Colorado roads when I was little.)

Take one azz, one pare, and one guy named Gus, cut them up into 1 inch cubes and steam the crap out of em in a large collander or steamer. Add chili or curry powder to season. Let stand several minutes to cool, product is hot. Bon Appetite!

steamed, grilled, and even microwaved...but never boiled. I micro wave asparagus in a vertical container with 1/4 cup of water....after first clipping of the bottom 1-2 inches. 4min on high for 1 bunch.

Steamed or boiled and served with easy Hollandaise Sauce: http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com/asparagus-recipe.html