Recipes
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Garlic scape pesto
Garlic scape pesto
10 large scapes
1/3 cup unsalted nuts such as pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, or pecans etc.
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
fresh herbs of your choi
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
1 cup mayonnaise (homemade is excellent here)
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup buttermilk
4 oz. crumbled blue cheese of your choice (can be left out if you want to make a simple ranch dressing)
½ red onion,
Asparagus pickles
Asparagus pickles (from Fermented Vegetables)
1-2 lbs asparagus spears
3-4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
3-4 dried red chilies (cayenne if you want spicy; sweet if you want pretty wi
Sauteed Broccoli Raab with garlic and olive oil
Broccoli raab (pronounced "robb") is a non-heading variety of broccoli with long, thin leafy stalks, sometimes topped with small florets. Sometimes referred to as rapini, broccoli raab, or broccoli di rape, this Italian staple will fit right at home
Cream of Asparagus soup
This soup is incredibly easy and quick to make. It pairs well with homemade croutons, and is a lovely way to use fresh asparagus!
Beets and Caramelized Onions with Feta
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (preferably whole-grain or coarse-grain) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb onions (2 medium), quartered lengthwi
Summer Garden Ratatouille
2 onions (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 bay leaf Saute in 3 TBSP olive oil about 5 minutes. 1 medium eggplant (chopped) 1 1/2 TBSP fresh basil (chopped; or 2 tsp dried) 1 TBSP fresh rosemary (chopped; or 1 tsp dried) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp fres
Roasted Eggplant Cilantro Dip
2 medium eggplants (peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes) Soak in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes. Drain. Place in a single layer on a baking pan. 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled) 1 TBSP olive oil Add to baking pan. Stir to coat eggplant with oil and spr
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos 5 fresh serrano chiles 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 large onion, coarsley chopped 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preheat broiler. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickin
Bruscetta with Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 lg eggplant, in 1/2"" slices 1 sm red pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced to a paste* 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (NOT regular vinegar) 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 baguette Ital
Cucumber Salsa
This fresh and crisp recipe for salsa combines sour cream, yogrut, and fresh herbs with chopped cucumbers. Serve it with grilled fish, or with taco chips for dipping. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4
