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eyepaint
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#1 Posted : Monday, May 2, 2016 7:24:37 PM(UTC)

Today I bought a bunch  of  scapes of some name but they were called leek scapes.  the clerk thought they were garlic scapes , so  maybe another name?


I have nearly 500 cook books so why can't I find them?


How does one cook these things?  Please point me.

Christine
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 2, 2016 7:55:33 PM(UTC)

The only scapes I know of are garlic scapes. Do they look like the ones in the photo for this recipe? I used to get them in my CSA box the seasons I participated. One of the most popular uses for it I've heard of is making garlic scape pesto. The EYB Library has 79 online recipes (for more than just pesto) to browse through if you would like. Or try searching your Bookshelf for "garlic scapes" to see if you have any others in your own collection.

eyepaint
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 7:13:23 AM(UTC)

From what I have so far found they are not the same.  Leek Scapes are also alliums but come from CA and are the scapes of Elephant Garlic which is a Leek.


My guess is that they are used alike. Guess I'll find out by trying.

Christine
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:41:42 PM(UTC)

Thanks for sending over that article eyepaint! It can be found here for anyone else who is interested: What are scapes and how do I cook them? I did not know there were other varieties, though it seems most of the recipes you can find call for the more common garlic scapes. They do seem like they are used alike though, as you said. Do let us know how any recipes you try come out with the leek variety you have.

hillsboroks
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 11:52:10 PM(UTC)
We have been enjoying garlic scrapes from our local farmers market for years by using a simple grill recipe the Italian farmer who first sold them to us told us about. Trim off the woody ends just as you would with asparagus then coat them in a bit of olive oil and lemon juice and lightly salt and pepper them. Grill, using a grill pan or screen so they don't fall through the regular grill, until they are slightly blackened and tender. It takes about 5-8 minutes and you need to turn them several times. Serve with with light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. These are delicious as a side to any grilled meat.
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