I’m one of those neanderthals that eat the tender top of asparagus dipped in garlic lemon butter, then dip the tougher stems in ranch with fingers. You can just stuff it in ziploc bags in the freezer and microwave till done, about 4 mins.
I'm just suprised this guy could get his pre-adolescent kids to eat asparagus. I hated it as a kid but love it as an old man.