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In spring, the garlic plant’s head looks like a fountain pen tip leading the long stem in twirls and loops like it’s scribbling or chasing a bee. Farmers trim the stems called scapes for a blissfully garlicky treat - another edible part of this important plant.
Adapted from vegetarian.about.com (via ener-g.com) INGREDIENTS 1 bunch chard (or other hearty greens, such as kale or mature spinach) 1 cup uncooked rice, pre-soaked for 10 minutes, then drained well 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1–2 tablespoons spring garlic, minced (or 1–2 cloves garlic, minced) 1 lemon, squeezed 1/2 cup chopped fresh [...]
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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 stalks green garlic, rinsed and chopped Juice of 3 lemons OR 1/3 C white vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons tahini 1/4 C warm water PREPARATION Combine green garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and salt in a [...]
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Adapted from food.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 green garlic bulb (aka “spring garlic”), minced (or sub 1 clove regular garlic) 1/4 cup butter 1 quart veggie broth 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (optional) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon light green garlic stalks, finely chopped [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup radishes, sliced (in half or 1/2-inch diagonal slices) 3/4 cup beets, roasted and cut in bite-size chunks (see box) 2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, farro, bulgar, or grain of choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 green garlic bulb (aka “spring garlic”), minced (or [...]
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Onions, Garlic, and Leeks Provide Many Nutritional Benefits By Rebecca Taggart There is nary a cuisine that doesn’t include allium vegetables. Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions are all members of the Allium genus, and are fundamental to so many dishes that cooking without them would be challenging. Although rich in flavor, they seem to [...]
By Heidi Lewis Green garlic is the biddy little baby of grown-up garlic. The bulbs of garlic wrapped in white papery skins that are our kitchen talismans and cooking standbys are the mature members of the allum family. These green scallion-like stems are the baby shoots. They are the by-product of the garlic-growing process. To make room for the bulbs [...]
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces dried small pasta (farfalle aka “bowtie” works well for this dish) 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons green garlic, minced 1 portobella mushroom, base removed, top cut in half and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon white table wine 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons chive blossoms, separated 2 tablespoons minced chives [...]
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Adapted from Bon Appetit INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled celery root (from one celery root) 3 pieces of green garlic 1 D’Anjou pear peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cups (or more) chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 [...]
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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed 3 pieces of green garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped PREPARATION Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Heat olive [...]
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