You can eat asparagus raw, but it is not a pleasant experience. The flavor is fairly mild and somewhat earthy, but the texture is tough and woody. It is best to cook it so that you can enjoy its unique tastefully! You can also make pickles from asparagus. To prepare asparagus for cooking, cut off the ends and either roast, steam, or saute it in a pan. If you want to make asparagus chips, you will need to blanch and dry the stalks before baking them for about 20 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.