FA Cup. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world.ntry is open to all teams who compete in the Premier League, the Football League and in steps one to five of the FA National League System, as well as selected teams in step 6. This means that clubs of all standards compete, from the largest clubs in England and Wales down to amateur village teams.
How to Roast Asparagus. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper.Roast, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, lightly tossing twice during roasting.ow to Cook Asparagus on the Stove. To steam asparagus, lay the spears in a large skillet and top with 1 inch of water. Lightly salt the water and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
1 Microwaving: Lay asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, with tips towards the center. 2  Add about a 1/4 cup of water; cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes. 3  Roasting: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 4  Lay asparagus on a baking sheet.5  Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. 6  Roast for 8-10 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.