The league experimented in 2009 and 2010 with a Thanksgiving night doubleheader, but discontinued the practice after the 2011 NBA lockout.  1 NFL agrees to 6-year extensions with CBS, FOX. ESPN. November 9, 2004.  2 NFL TV and Radio Broadcast Partner Schedule. National Football League. 3  Dan Caesar (October 24, 2014).
Steam for 5-6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer. Serve the asparagus on hot plates with some Hollandaise Sauce or melted butter poured over the tips, or warm or cold with a good vinaigrette.
With the heat still on high immerse the asparagus in the boiling water so that it comes back to the boil as quickly as possible. 7. Boil the asparagus for 2,3 or 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the stalks. (2 minutes for thin, 3 for medium, 4 for fat). 8. Remove from the boiling water and immerse straight away in the iced or cold water. You need to stop the cooking process as quickly as possible to preserve the asparagusâ texture.