It’s officially spring on the calendar, but if you’re looking for signs of the season, check out the grocery store. Asparagus spears standing nice and tall are one of the glories of spring.

A nifty way to serve them is to coat the trimmed spears in olive oil and roll them in a mixture of raw sesame seeds, grated cheese and a pinch of salt. Place them on a non stick baking pan and roast them at 350F until the spears are easily pierced by a knife at their thickest part and they look nicely browned. Best served hot.