Wrap It Up

• An easy way to prepare very tender and moist mushrooms and asparagus is to wrap these guys in foil and toss them on the grill. You'll pull out several sheets of aluminum foil -- one per person eating -- long enough to completely wrap up the veggies and close securely at the top. Pile up whole mushrooms and asparagus on the foil along with a pat of butter and sprinkle with garlic salt. The butter will add moisture and flavor while helping prevent the veggies from sticking to the bottom of the foil. Fold foil up by the corners and pinch shut at the top. Place on grill and cook for roughly 15 minutes or until the veggies are the way you like them. Clean up is a cinch!

Sizzling Stir-Fry

• Stir-fry is a quick way to get your veggies on the table. Slice the mushrooms and asparagus for even cooking; cut the mushrooms length-wise from stem to cap and cut asparagus on an angle. You should be able to get at least four angled cuts out of one stalk -- or more if you want smaller pieces. Heat some oil at medium-high in a skillet or wok and add vegetables. aince Asparagus is more durable than mushrooms, you can cook it first for a couple of minutes before adding the mushrooms. Add seasonings like salt, pepper or garlic, or liquids like wine or soy sauce while cooking. Remove from heat and skillet once veggies are cooked through -- roughly 10 minutes -- and serve as a side or atop a meat like steak or chicken.

Shave and Serve

• If you have dinner guests you want to impress, or just appreciate great presentation, try shaving your asparagus stalks with either a potato peeler or mandolin and then wrap them around the mushroom caps. You will have to remove the mushroom stems; you can either save them for stir-fry or simply throw them away. This is a dish that can be served raw or baked in the oven for a few minutes if you prefer. Drizzle the asparagus mushroom wraps with a little lemon juice or vinaigrette when serving raw. If you decide to bake them, heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, arrange wraps on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for roughly 15 minutes. Drizzle the wraps with a little olive oil first so they don't dry out.

Roasted Goodness

• When it comes to asparagus and mushrooms, traditional roasting brings out great flavor, complements any meat, and doesn't require a lot of time. You can either leave your veggies whole or slice the mushrooms thick and the asparagus into 3-inch pieces. Put the veggies in a mixing bowl and toss in olive oil and any fresh or dried seasonings you may like -- rosemary, salt, pepper, thyme, or even cilantro are good choices -- until veggies are evenly coated. Arrange in a shallow layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 425 F for roughly 15 minutes. Serve alongside steak for a hearty and filling meal.