Spring Garlic Fried Eggs

Spring Garlic Fried Eggs Green garlic, also known as spring garlic, young garlic, baby garlic, and garlic shoots, is sometimes thought of as a culinary secret. It is immature garlic that hasn't yet developed its garlic bulb and has a much…

Garlic Roasted Spinach

Garlic Roasted Spinach An easy, crowd pleaser, that you can make any time of the year when spinach is available. The lemon really brightens up this dish. From: Barefoot Contessa, Barefoot at Home. INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds spinach…

Spinach Herb Pesto

Spinach Herb Pesto INGREDIENTS • 1 cup each fresh basil, fresh parsley leaves and fresh spinach leaves • 2 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ cup chopped oregano • ½ cup toasted pine nuts • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese • Salt…

Oven Baked White Sweet Potato Wedges

Oven Baked White Sweet Potato Wedges Sweet potatoes are super nutritious and packed with vitamins. This healthy alternative makes it easy to curb your french fry craving. www.simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds sweet potatoes…

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan INGREDIENTS • 4 slices rustic white or wheat bread (3 ounces), crusts removed, torn into large pieces • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan • Coarse salt and ground…

Grilled Radishes

Grilled Radishes Radishes can be eaten cooked or raw and come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. They can be the size of a nut or as big as a carrot. They are at their peak between April and July. This preparation is similar…

Ramp Butter

Ramp Butter This a great recipe for making your own compound butter. It’s a tasty spread on bread or melted in pasta dishes. INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature • 2 to 3 ramps, cleaned, white part…

Pickled Ramps

Pickled Ramps Try using pickled ramps over grilled chicken or on artisanal bread with a variety of cheeses. www.marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS • 1 cup white-wine vinegar • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt • 1 teaspoon…

White Bean Soup with Spinach and Leeks

White Bean Soup with Spinach and Leeks This soup is a delicious way to combine both leeks and spinach. It’s rather thick, making it more like a meal. You can use dried legumes or canned, and using canned for this recipe will cut down on the…

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus As Martha Stewart says: “grill ramps quickly to make the most of their wild, earthy flavor”. These wild onions are found between March and June and have the flavor combination of spring onions and garlic. INGREDIENTS • 1…

Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Pizza

Pizzas are a fun and easy way to use a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. As featured in Real Simple and All Recipes, this a great way to showcase asparagus on a pizza! INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup ricotta • 1/2 bunch asparagus, grilled • 1…

Fish Tacos with Salsa Verde and Radish Salad

Fish Tacos with Salsa Verde and Radish Salad Everyday Food, 2008. This crunchy radish salad is fresh and zingy and a great addition to any type of fish. INGREDIENTS • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (roots and thick stems removed) • 4 tablespoons…