Psssst, garlic lovers, check out this green garlic pesto recipe! Green garlic is milder than cloves, so no cooking or moderation required. Perfect spread onto bruschetta, toast or grilled cheese. Add a dollop to soups and sauces. Flavor your pastas or breads. Mmmmmm, garlic. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch green garlic (or 3-4 stalks), roughly chopped 1…
Tag: chives
All About: Chives
One might call chives a timid cousin of the Alium clan (garlic, leeks, shallots) because of their milder onion or garlic flavor. But chives are a versatile, reliable herb that accompany just about any savory dish. There are two types of chives that we grow on Smoot’s Flavor Farm, garden chives (Alium schoenprasum) and garlic…
Recipe: Herbal Cruditte Dip
Some days it is simply too hot to cook and seemingly too hot to eat a square meal. Some summer days I will opt for a plate of cold fruit and veggies. This herbal cruditte dip is perfect for those exhausted moments. This yogurt-cream cheese dip is flavored with parsley, chives and salad burnet (for…
Ideas for Chive Blossoms
Have you seen those purple balloons that float up from the centers of garden chives? Did you know that they’re edible? The tough stems of chive blossoms mean they’re typically excluded from the chive bunches sold in stores and markets. But these beautiful flowers can be turned into blush colored vinegar, flavored butter and make…