A sign of summer

[myownidaho]

A key indicator for me that summer is nigh is the day I harvest the garlic scapes from the hard neck garlic. That day was today!

To be honest, the reason I plant hard neck garlic is for the scapes. Soft neck grows bigger bulbs and keeps better, but garlic scape pesto...

Paired with brined and grilled pork chops, there was no lack of flavor. Plenty of leftovers to put on grilled fish, eggs, etc. A short term treat that heralds the warm weather and garden fresh produce to come.

 

[flatbroke]

Very nice. We had 2 zucchini’s ready today. I sliced them up and grilled them with a little Italian dressing and grated Parmesan. Love this time of year. The garden will be running full steam ahead soon

 

[dcecil]

That pork chop looks great but I’ll tell ya, I would love to have the recipe to that side dish. That plate looks awesome. Great job

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks delicious!
Al

 

[myownidaho]

That pork chop looks great but I’ll tell ya, I would love to have the recipe to that side dish. That plate looks awesome. Great job

Thanks! This is the recipe I use:

• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes*
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• A few generous grinds of black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

I do trim the buds off the scapes. Whiz it all up in a blender until smooth and toss with your hot pasta. I top with fresh basil, Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

 

[myownidaho]

Thanks, guys!

 

[dcecil]

Thanks! This is the recipe I use:

• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes*
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• A few generous grinds of black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

I do trim the buds off the scapes. Whiz it all up in a blender until smooth and toss with your hot pasta. I top with fresh basil, Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Thank you, I just saved it to the cook book

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Awesome, that looks real tasty!