Gildrien Farm

 
 
This is adapted from Cooks Illustrated magazine. The key here is to extract and reduce the tomato juices, then add them back in the dressing. It takes a little longer than your average tomato and cucumber salad, but it's really good. This method also makes a nice fresh pasta sauce with really great tomato flavor. Yum.
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Scapes are the flower stalk of the garlic plant. We snip them off because that helps the garlic bulb develop better - and, conveniently, they're also delicious! You can use them in just about any place you'd use garlic or onions - just chop them up, excluding the long flower bud on the end, which usually isn't very tasty. This pesto is one of the best ways to use this short-lived treat.


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Easy Ramps Pasta 06/02/2010
 
8-10 Ramps     Olive Oil
½ Lb Pasta    Fresh Lemon Juice

Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta water is heating, prepare the ramps. Clean them if necessary, and chop into one-inch pieces. Sautee the ramps in plenty of olive oil until wilted. Drain the pasta when it’s done, then toss with the ramps. Add a dash of lemon juice to each plate and season with salt. Enjoy!
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