Tag Archive for: garlic scapes

Quick Pickles

4-5 pickling cucumbers ½ cup water, at room temperature or cooler ½ cup rice vinegar or white or cider vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or sugar 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 20 twists…

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic scapes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese …

Pasta Salad With Spinach, Garlic Scapes, Chickpeas, and Tahini

For Salad: 1/2 pound dry pasta, any shape 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach leaves For the Dressing: 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic scapes, or 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced 3 tablespoons olive…

Orzo with Shiitake Mushrooms and Garlic Scapes

1 small onion (diced) 5 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (DIVIDED) Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups chicken stock 12 oz orzo 6 oz shiitake mushrooms 3 garlic scapes (cut end trimmed and flower bulb and…

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic scapes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese …

Southern Style Collard Greens

Southern Style Collard Greens 2 Tbsp bacon fat, lard or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced from root to tip 1 ham hock 2 garlic cloves, (or scapes diced) smashed 1 quart chicken broth 1-2 cups water 8-10 cups chopped…

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons 1 Tbs. malt vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1-1/2 lb. collard greens (about 30 leaves) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 4 small cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled Pinch crushed red pepper flakes …

Stir Fried Iceberg Lettuce

Stir Fried Iceberg Lettuce 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. rice wine or dry sherry 3⁄4 tsp. sugar 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 1⁄2 tbsp. peanut oil 4 scallions, cut on the diagonal…

Quick Easy Pickles

Quick Easy Pickles 8 garlic cloves, sliced (or you can use scapes) 2 handfuls handfuls fresh dill 2 bay leaves 1 tsp peppercorns 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp dill seeds 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 tsp celery…

Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 small clove garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound zucchini 1 tablespoon…

Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus

Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus 1 cup black rice, rinsed 1 bunch cilantro, minced (reserve the stems) 1 small bunch basil, minced 4-5 garlic scapes, sliced thin (about 1/8 inch) 1 bunch asparagus, woody…

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 1/4 cups shredded…