Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (/ËÉ¡wÉªnáµ»Î¸ ËpÃ¦ltroÊ/; born September 27, 1972) is an American actress, singer, comedienne and food writer. She gained early notice for her work in films such as the thriller Seven (1995) and the period drama Emma (1996).
Asparagus is usually steamed as whole stalks, but it can be steamed cut into bite-size pieces, if you like. Whether you steam it whole or chopped, place asparagus in a steamer rack and set over boiling water. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus stalks.o Microwave asparagus: Set asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave on high until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand, still covered, another 3 minutes or so.
Steamed, Simmered or Blanched. 1  Steamed Itâs easy to cook asparagus in a steamer. Bring one inch of well-salted water to boil in a pot with a steamer insert, and place the spears in the steamer in a single layer. (If necessary, work in batches; do not pile in the asparagus or try to cook too many at a time.) Cover the pot and cook for about 3 minutes, depending upon size of spears.