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.
Cook, stirring constantly, for roughly 3 to 5 minutes. 1  Use a heat-resistant flat spatula to stir the pieces of asparagus. 2  It is important to stir the asparagus to prevent the pieces from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.  The asparagus should be tender-crisp when done.