photo above and text below from Idaho Preferred Asparagus With so many ways to prepare asparagus, the variety of recipes seems endless. Grill it, steam it, sauté it with other vegetables or combine its nutty flavors with smoked trout and finish it off with a crisp, fruit filled glass of Idaho Riesling. Asparagus Basics What to Look For: Thickness is a matter of taste, and stalks should be bright green and firm. Choose bunches with tightly closed tips and no flowering. How to