Asparagus is as fragile as a hothouse flower and betrays bad handling almost instantly. Choose asparagus spears with tightly furled tops, smooth, unwrinkled middles and moist cut-ends. Thick or thin?

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Whisk eggs, dill, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring, ...

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This year, my husband and I are having Easter at our house. With parents six hours away by car, we're cooking our first official holiday meal as newlyweds with just a few relatives joining us at the ...

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2. Cook the ham, parsley and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over low heat until ham renders its fat and begins to shrivel, 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cut up the asparagus. Start cutting from the base ...