The Recipe with Kenji and Deb

Asparagus

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 <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/04/snacky-asparagus/">Smitten Kitchen</a>)Shaved Asparagus Pizza (from <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/05/shaved-asparagus-pizza/">Smitten Kitchen</a>)Simple Grilled Asparagus (From <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/simple-grilled-asparagus-recipe">Serious Eats</a>)Braised Asparagus (from <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/braised-asparagus-recipe">Serious Eats</a>)

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Hi, we’re Deb Perelman (Smitten Kitchen) and J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The Food Lab, The Wok). We’re professional home cooks, which means we can - and will - make the same meal 57 times in a row on the quest for the perfect recipe. Is it crazy? For us, no, because we do this for a living. But for you? Yes, probably. Which is why you should listen to The Recipe with Kenji and Deb. You'll hear us talk about what goes into writing our recipes — the techniques we test, the ingredients we taste — so that you can be on your way to creating your own perfect recipe. Whether you're cooking meatloaf, pancakes, or chicken soup in all its forms, we got you, and you've got this. The Recipe with Kenji and Deb is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent and listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at <a href="http://radiotopia.fm">radiotopia.fm</a>.