Scapes are a curly, twisty stalk that the garlic plant produces sometime in mid to late-June here in Minnesota. If left unpicked, they eventually straighten into a stiff stalk often over five feet tall. Tests have shown they can reduce the size of the garlic bulb growing underground since some of the plant’s energy goes […]
Recipes
Roasting Garlic Scapes
Roasting garlic scapes in the oven or on a grill can be one of the best early summer foods you’ve ever eaten. Here is one recipe but don’t be afraid to experiment!! Roasted Garlic Scapes Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 large bunch of garlic scapes (about 1 pound or so) 1 tablespoon of […]
Cheesy Chorizo Grits — you won’t find better comfort food
Cheesy Chorizo Grits- serves 4: Ingredients: 1 cup grits- you can use regular or quick grits– I prefer regular- follow cooking directions 4 oz of chorizo sausage (out of its casing) 2/3 cup diced red pepper 1 cup diced onion 2 Tbs of the scape/cilantro mix (see other Plum Creek Garlic post) 1 cup SHARP […]
Lemon/Lime Scape and Cilantro Dressing
Lemon/Lime Scape and Cilantro Dressing: Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime (about 6 Tbs) 1 Tbs of the scape mixture (you can add more if you want a more intense flavor) 1 ½ tsp sugar 1 ½ tsp sea salt 4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil Pinch of ground coriander Combine and shake- Cyd […]