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.
Add enough water to a pan so that the asparagus stalks will be submerged in water. Place one of the bundles in the water to check the level. Remove the bundle, add a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar, and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the bundles of asparagus. Lower the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spears become bright green and are crisp tender. Check tenderness by poking the thicker end with a fork.