So, an Easter tradition that I inherited from my maternal grandfather is having #Asparagus for dinner (or as Gramp called it jokingly, "Spear-grass"). I came across this recipe last year, and just made up a batch!

Sautéed Asparagus

This 15-minute side goes with everything.
By Georgia Goode
Updated: Feb 25, 2025

Ingredients

1bunch of asparagus (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1. Trim the woody ends from the base of the asparagus spears by cutting off the bottom 2 inches or by snapping it off with your hands.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the asparagus in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden and almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cut a small piece from the end of one asparagus to see if it's near tender.)
3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat the asparagus. Cook until the garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Immediately transfer to a serving plate.
4. Just before serving, squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. "

Source:
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a38985039/sauteed-asparagus-recipe/

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The #asparagus has officially survived the hard winter. 🤗

My mom agreed to attempt growing asparagus from seed since buying crowns is so expensive. We have tried it ourselves before, but never had any luck. With my mom's fantastic seed starting setup, it has finally been a success.

The asparagus has now survived its first winter in a cold frame. Mom never attempted asparagus before, because she doesn't have the space for the full grown plants anyway, but we do! Next year, these plants will get moved to our property and then we can share the bounty every spring. Teamwork! 🌱

#growyourown #homestead

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