Asparagus and I have never been best friends. I'm a massive proponent of raw vegetables in various applications — and in most instances, moreso than cooked vegetables. The bite of raw carrot or a ...

Cheesy Orzo with Asparagus and Black Truffle Butter by Amanda Freitag This cheesy, springy recipe has been a fan-favorite ever since I put it on the menus of my restaurants. It's deceptively simple, ...

The first time I ate raw asparagus was during the ‘80s at an Italian restaurant in New York. Someone else must have pushed me to order it because until then the only asparagus I'd ever encountered was ...

Asparagus is a very healthy vegetable that’s useable in so many dishes, from appetizers to main courses. It can be eaten raw or cooked; is perfect for a crudité platter dipped in your favorite ...

Wash and dry asparagus. Slice on mandoline, about ⅛-inch thick, or cut lengthwise into quarters. In a small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt. Taste and add ...

With all of the Christmas and New Years parties during the month of December it is perfectly normal to partake in one too ...

Spring has (almost) sprung! To celebrate the impending arrival of the season, celebrity chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Amanda Freitag is visiting the TODAY kitchen to cook up two of her ...