Asparagus, believe it or not, can actually be really tasty when roasted or steamed. If you're a little shy of the bitter taste and weird texture, try this:

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier.

Wash the asparagus spears and trim an inch or two off the thick ends.

Lay them on the parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Use tongs to roll the spears around and make sure each one has a nice coating of oil, but try not to leave them layered on top of each other. Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste.

Roast for about 12-15 minutes, or until you see the asparagus shriveled up a little bit. The pointy ends should be nice and crispy.

Serve with extra salt, pepper, or butter as an option to taste.

I've personally never seen this done wrong; the asparagus always turn out surprisingly delicious. I've even seen children eat it!