Bright, grassy and one of the first signs of spring, asparagus is perfect for light, fresh dishes. Toss it with lemon, Parmesan and black pepper and handmade pasta tubes for Homemade Garganelli Pasta, or pile it onto a crispy cast-iron Asparagus Pizza with mozzarella, soppressata, sweet onion and lemon zest. Tip: to trim asparagus, hold a spear at each end and bend it. It will snap right where the tough, woody end begins. Thin spears cook in just a few minutes, while thicker ones are great roasted or grilled.