Serves 6.

3 bunches asparagus, trimmed
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1. Prepare the grill

2. Place the asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium-size bowl and toss well.

3. Place the asparagus on the grill and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

From The $50 Dinner Party: 26 Dinner Parties That Won’t Break Your Bank, Your Back, or Your Schedule (Simon & Schuster, 1998)