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.
Microwave the bundle for 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the wrapped asparagus on full power until the spears just barely become crisp tender. 1  Place the bundle in your microwave with the open seam-side facing down. If you want to flavor the asparagus as it cooks, use the tender-cook method outlined above and add the 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of garlic butter to the asparagus when you add the salt, just before you cover and cook it. 2  The rest of the butter can be stored and refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 days.