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Notes about Recipes in this book

• Pickled jalapeno peppers

  • eyepaint on July 24, 2013

    pg 62

• Hot-and-sweet pepper jelly

  • amoule on April 01, 2015

    pg. 67

• Creamy potato salad

  • amoule on July 03, 2014

    I have not tried this but I notice that it calls for 2.5 pounds of potatoes to 4 cups of mayonnaise (a full quart)! It also uses 10 eggs.

• Fettuccine with wild asparagus and ramps

  • Breadcrumbs on April 08, 2012

    p. 161 So few ingredients yet such a fresh, flavourful fantastic dish. The first ramps of the season inspired this dinner that comes together in no time. I stuck to the recipe as set out in the book but did need a little extra evoo to adequately coat the pasta. This was truly scrumptious and exceeded our expectations. I’d highly recommend it. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843065#7263205

• Orange glazed beets

  • vikingcook on February 15, 2017

    This is easy and delicious. I cooked the beets in my pressure cooker a few days ahead and then prepared this dish in minutes. My husband said these are the best beets he's ever eaten. I think even kids would like these!

• Elegant chard gratin

  • Brittania on February 22, 2026

    Very good!

• Cauliflower pasta sauce with anchovies and garlic

  • MsMonsoon on January 19, 2023

    Really easy and tasty, with very few ingredients. Will not be everyone’s cup of tea, though! It’s not very “saucy” but makes a flavorful coating for pasta. Recipe says you can add salt and pepper to taste, but I preferred crushed red pepper.

• Cauliflower stew with lamb

  • unrealmeal on March 13, 2011

    1. Pearl onions are a waste here. They get lost in the stew, and they're kind of a pain in the rear to peel and trim. Next time I'd probably just use a white onion cut into 1" pieces. 2. Deliciously lamby. 3. Stick with a medium sized cauliflower, or it will overwhelm everything and turn into a cauliflower gruel more than a balanced stew.

• Mildly cardamom cabbage

  • wester on February 15, 2019

    This had an excellent balance of bitter, creamy, salty, acidic and sweet (roughly in that order). I'm not sure the cardamom really adds anything though. Roasting time is slightly too long - I halved the second roasting.

• Pastina salad with radish and mint

  • MsMonsoon on August 12, 2023

    Surprised this turned out rather well. Very refreshing and would be great served chilled at a summer meal. Oddly, mint that is in the recipe name is not even listed in the ingredients list nor instructions in my book. I added a generous amount of torn mint at the end anyway. Also used at least 1.5x the amount of sliced radish and scallions, and used orzo instead of pastina.

• Peas with mint

  • hillsboroks on June 17, 2020

    Sometimes simple is the best. This easy method of preparing fresh picked garden peas let the peas and their fresh spring flavor really shine. We savored every bite.

• Venetian rice with peas

  • wester on July 28, 2019

    Tweaked too much to give a rating but the basic combination of flavors and textures is excellent.

• Radiant bok choy

  • MsMonsoon on May 28, 2026

    This is easy but very one-note. I should not have added any water to the coconut milk because it was quite watery. Added a cubed eggplant when I saw how much liquid was in the pot. Probably will not make again.

• Caponata

  • MsMonsoon on May 01, 2023

    First time making caponata and I made a double batch. I love that this recipe says it will keep for weeks in sterilized jars. I ate this hot with some couscous with preserved lemon, but it was also great on slices of sourdough. A bit sweet but that could be because I ran out of red wine vinegar and used some balsamic, and extra raisins. This uses peeled eggplants. In my caponata exploration, I may next try a recipe that uses unpeeled eggplant, and some red peppers. But this recipe is a keeper. I used globe eggplants, but a friend tells me that Japanese eggplants make for a silkier texture.

• Cucumber salad

  • GloriaG on May 19, 2026

    Loved this Tex-Mex version of cucumber salad with cilantro, mint & cayenne pepper. Cutting the cucumber into thicker slices kept it juicy in the flavorful mix. I didn’t have sour cream so only used plain Greek yogurt. Delicious! Be careful with cayenne, it can get spicy but balanced well with all ingredients.

• Sorrel soup with potato

  • Jiggalicious on September 10, 2012

    Like liquid crack. I bought the sorrel at the farmer's market, and prepared this soup. I ate it with Hatch Green Chile Rabbit Rillete from Dai Due on sourdough toast. Fantastic. I can't wait for sorrel to be in season again so I can eat this again!

• Shrimp and asparagus with sorrel

  • Avocet on May 26, 2020

    This was rather bland and uninteresting. Not worth making again.

• Penne with dandelion greens and garlic

  • mjes on September 16, 2021

    I am very fond of the quick pasta dishes without sauces. They make the perfect late-night snack as well as fitting into one's regular meals. In this recipe, the flavor of the dandelion greens predominates supported by garlic and red pepper, not over powered by them. Recommend.

• Fiddlehead and chanterelle risotto

  • GloriaG on May 27, 2026

    I was lucky to find fiddleheads at my local farmers market! While I was unable to find chanterelle mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms were a delicious substitute, adding meatiness to the risotto. With fresh tarragon, peas & shallots, this recipe tasted like springtime in a bowl. Time-consuming to make but worth it in the end! Delicious!

• Lovage pesto

  • KatieK1 on October 31, 2025

    page 442 This recipe uses a fair amount of olive oil.

• Green goddess dressing

  • amoule on July 15, 2014

    This also calls for a cup of sour cream, in addition to the ingredients listed here.

• Curried chicken salad

  • fairyduff on February 10, 2024

    Page 499

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