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Cooking asparagus?

Posted Monday, August 20, 2007 8:24 PM

Q. Asparagus always turns out soggy when I make it. How long should I cook it? Should I use a lower heat? A: If asparagus turns out soggy, it's definitely over-cooked. The delicate, fibrous stalks turn to mush if you boil or steam them for too long. Most

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I am a writer with OCD—Obsessive Culinary Disorder. I'll drive three hours for the perfect almond croissant, and spend countless hours in the kitchen noodling around with whatever recipe or ingredient I'm currently in love with. Ethnic grocery stores, supermarkets at off-peak hours, schmancy food emporiums and farmer's markets are my Madison Avenue. I'm also the author of "The Mere Mortal's Guide to Fine Dining: From Salad Forks to Sommeliers, How to Eat and Drink in Style Without Fear of Faux Pas".


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