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Chinese Celery Soup

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Garlic Scapes with Fresh Peas & Israeli Couscous

IMG_5159Garlic scapes come around once a year for a short period of time and I’ve generally only seen them at farmer’s markets. So when I do see them, I make sure to grab some.

The first time I bought garlic scapes, I used them raw in a pesto. It was delicious but incredibly strong. Very garlicky. So after that, I used them only cooked.IMG_5110When I was at the farmer’s market this past week, I not only found garlic scapes, I found fresh peas as well (also quick to come and go at the market). I decided to combine them with some whole wheat Israeli couscous and the result was fabulous.

IMG_5118Here’s the recipe. I guarantee you’ll love it.
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Sautéed Rainbow chard with Roman Beans

IMG_5114I found the most beautiful rainbow chard at the farmer’s market this week. In fact, it was so beautiful, I hated to cook it. The leaves were so plump and full and the stems so colorful and vivid, I wanted to just look at them all day. They were ruby red, fuchsia, lemony yellow, and light orange. Nature does stunning work.IMG_5081IMG_5087But, alas, uncooked chard soon becomes not so beautiful. So cook it, I must.
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