Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 13 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation at Smokey Point is 47.24 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 6.29 Inches.
1 Roasting: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2  Lay asparagus on a baking sheet. 3  Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. 4  Roast for 8-10 minutes. 5  Stir Frying: Cut spears diagonally into 1 1/2 inch to 2-inch pieces, and stir fry with a teaspoon of sesame or olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir Frying: Cut spears diagonally into 1 1/2 inch to 2-inch pieces, and stir fry with a teaspoon of sesame or olive oil for 3 minutes. 2  Roasting: Place asparagus on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray and roast in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness of the spears.
How to Make It. 1  Trim the asparagus by either snapping or peeling the spears.*. 2  Heat a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the oil. 3  Add the trimmed asparagus to the pan. It should sizzle as it hits the hot surface.  Sprinkle with salt and/or lemon juice or zest to taste. Serve hot or warm.