Giveaway: 5 copies of Cooking with Shelburne Farms: Food and Stories from Vermont
Authors: Melissa Pasanen with Rick Gencarelli. Published by Penguin Books.
Shop: Available from Shelburne Farms for $34.95
Shelburne Farms is a historic farm in Burlington, Vermont, that now offers inspiration to many with their educational programs, commitment to sustainability, and time-tested approach to food and farming. Cooking with Shelburne Farms is a celebration of their past and present, with one hundred recipes featuring ten basic Vermont ingredients—milk and cheese, maple syrup, early season greens, lamb, mushrooms, game, fish, pork, root cellar vegetables, and apples.
Read on to see how you can win one of five copies, and also see a marvelous spring breakfast recipe from the book.
In addition to the mouthwatering recipes, this book brings to life the succulent scenery and beauty of a working farm. From the smoky scent of a steaming sugarhouse to the treasure hunt for the first wild green shoots or prized mushrooms of the season, Cooking with Shelburne Farms will encourage readers to think about the origins of their food and to treasure the land and people who have brought it to them. It is a feast for all the senses.
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Tell us one springtime dish you are looking forward to making soon, or have made recently.
Type a comment in the comment section below by 8:59pm PT/11:59 EST Sunday, April 20, 2008. The winners will be selected at random. Good luck!
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Springtime Eggs Benedict with Wild Greens and Mushrooms
David Hugo was head chef at Shelburne Farms for five years, but he started out as the breakfast chef creating this kind of seasonal, locally inspired dish. David forages his own ingredients and, ideally, he says, this recipe would use pheasant backs, an early-season mushroom often found near beds of wild leeks, or ramps. He would serve the eggs over O-Bread Bakery’s brioche.
Serves: 4
8 ounces fiddlehead ferns (see Tip, page 58) or 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 small ramps, dark green tops trimmed, bulbs cut in half lengthwise, or 1⁄2 cup chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
8 ounces pheasant back or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1⁄2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus more to taste
1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
4 ounces (about 1 cup) grated cheddar (see Before You Start)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
8 large eggs (see Tip, page 58)
4 soft rolls or buns, split and lightly toasted if desired
Before You Start
Even without fiddleheads, ramps, and pheasant backs, you can still make a wonderful version of this Benedict with cremini (brown button) mushrooms, asparagus, and chives; the last two are both harbingers of the growing season in their own right. For the sauce, use fairly young but sharp cheddar, such as Shelburne Farms six- or nine-month. This is a recipe best made with help, as there are a few things going on at the same time. This recipe calls for lightly cooked eggs—please see Some General Guidelines to Our Recipes page xv, for further information.
1. Put a medium pot of salted water fitted with a steamer insert on to boil. Steam the fiddleheads for 5 minutes just until tender. (Asparagus may need a minute or two more.) Set the fiddleheads aside, but leave the pot of water on the burner on low heat.
2. In a medium sauté pan or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the ramps and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until they start to soften. (If you are using chives, hold those until step 5.) Add the mushrooms and the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have given up their liquid and turned golden, and they make a squeaking noise against the pan, 5–6 minutes. Toss in the reserved fiddleheads, adjust seasoning to taste, and cover the pan to keep the vegetables warm.
3. While the vegetables are cooking, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan and simmer for about 12–15 minutes to reduce by about one third. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the cheddar until the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and cover to keep warm.
4. Increase the heat under the pot of water and add the lemon juice to the pot. When the water is simmering, crack one of the eggs into a large slotted spoon set over a small bowl to strain off any thin strands of white, and then gently lower the egg into the simmering water. Repeat with a second egg immediately. Cook the eggs for about 3 minutes for a medium-soft yolk. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
5. Serve each pair of poached eggs as soon as they are cooked. Place each egg on a roll half, top with a spoonful of the vegetables and, if using chives, sprinkle those on now. Top each with a small ladleful of cheddar sauce and serve.
Tip: When selecting fiddleheads, be sure they are the new growing tips of the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris, also known as Matteuccia pensylvanica). The new growth of a few other ferns is edible but is not as tasty and may cause stomach upset. Unfurled ferns should not be eaten at all. Look for a tight coil about an inch in diameter with an inch or two of stem beyond the coil. Rub off any brown, papery chaff before cooking, and wash the fiddleheads well in several changes of cold water.
Tip: The freshest eggs will yield the neatest poached eggs because their whites are thickest.
Prepare-Ahead Tip: A restaurant trick is to pre-poach the eggs, hold them in a bowl of cold water, and then pop them back in simmering water for 20–30 seconds to warm right before serving.
The foregoing is excerpted from Cooking With Shelburne Farms by Melissa Pasanen with Rick Gencarelli. All rights reserved. Copyright © Melissa Pasanen and Shelburne Farms, 2007
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I can't wait for some organic eggs benedict with a fresh tomatosauce over homemade english muffins with a side of crisp garden greens. My mouth is watering already!
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I made a bright yellow lemon curd tart recently. I can't wait to get Garlic scapes at the markets so I can make some scape pesto.
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I am looking forward to making zucchini garlic soup. Or anything with fresh garlic, really.
view Julie's profile
Yum! This looks like a great book to add to the collection!
view Ta's profile
Ohhh, I just made a quiche with a chive crust, poached salmon, peas and dill!
view aleec's profile
I am counting down the days until I can have fresh picked strawberries in a bowl, adorned only with the most delicious whipped cream and freshly made shortcakes on the side!
view PAErin's profile
Great cookbook.
view enicoll's profile
Yesterday I pickled some fiddlehead ferns, which are just in season here in the Bay Area. They're a little slice of New England among the eucalyptus, yay. I shall use my leftover fiddleheads in this recipe tonight!
view Katie in Berkeley's profile
Actually, I have been craving eggs benedict! This recipe looks amazing too, so I think I will be making it soon. thanks!
view Barbara S's profile
i celebrate spring with that saffron-orange butter pasta from "Fields of Greens" cookbook - it's even better if you add shrimp.
view maqloubeh's profile
Roasted Asparagus or Strawbery Chocolate Shortcake
view earlybird's profile
Farmer's market spring vegetable soup--homemade chicken stock, english peas, asparagus, baby carrots, spring onions...with a side of homemade rosemary bread
view jooleeyet's profile
Last week I made one of my absolute favorite spring recipes, a deliciously simple asparagus tart.
view foodieprincess's profile
My boyfriend's sister manages Hugo's current restaurant, Starry Night Cafe (also in VT). The food is amazing, so I'd love to have the cookbook to find out some of his secrets! :)
My springtime dish would be soft-cooked eggs with asparagus soldiers - yum!
view SisterRae's profile
pesto pasta
view sms's profile
just this morning I made fresh blueberry pancakes (they came in my Box from Paradise O!) with Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup, from Vermont, and fresh mint tea from the spearmint that had consumed my garden. I crush it in a mug with raw sugar and lemon, kind of like a mojito. So springy!
view mangabanga's profile
Fresh asparagus in just about any form.
view cgretton's profile
Sauteed pea shoots with garlic and butter and also simple steamed asparagus with lemon, salt and pepper.
view rjb's profile
Last week we had roasted asparagus and our first grilled vegetables of the year--can't wait for the farmer's market and our own herb and tomato garden for truly great summer eats.
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Sauteed asparagus.
view buffyholic's profile
Asparagus-lemon pasta is always one of my first spring recipes -- just made it a couple of weeks ago. Also, grilled Belgian endive brushed w/olive oil and sprinkled w/a little kosher salt. As soon as it's warm enough to pull out the grill, I buy a bag-full and make this. It's even good leftovers. Yum.
view kwatkins's profile
Asparagus for me, too, especially in a phyllo tart with fontina cheese.
view amm1029's profile
Totally looking forward to grilled asparagus, roasted asparagus, asparagus and poached eggs...
view leanneabe's profile
Lots and lots of asparagus!
view hw's profile
some nice roasted asparagus with a poached egg on top sounds divine right about now.
view brookeraymond's profile
The reason I'm really excited about spring is not necessarily all the food that I'm going to cook, but the ability to eat all that fabulous food outdoors. Everything just tastes so much better when it's eaten outside on a beautiful day! But to answer your question, I'm excited to make lots of avocado-cucumber soups, gazpacho, white sangrias, and lots and lots of grilled veggies and portabello mushroom burgers.
view Soviet Rocket's profile
I'm actually looking foward to making the Meyer Lemon Salad recipe you posted recently!
view rhiinpink's profile
I can't wait to sink my teeth into some roasted asparagus with a poached egg, smoked salmon, and lemon tarragon aioli. maybe i'll include an english muffin, at that.
view tirinstar's profile
Asparagus tart w/cheese.
view joanne117's profile
I've had my eye on this cookbook for a while because it sounds wonderful! I'd love one! Fingers crossed.
view clarabelle's profile
something, something, asparagus
view Cam00023's profile
I have to agree that the asparagus with poached egg sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance to try some new recipes.
view fangirl's profile
I have cooked a lot with asparagus lately, but I am getting really excited about artichoke season!
view ScienceandtheCity's profile
Those lemons from recent posts has been making me want to make some lemon curd too!
view meerasedai's profile
I want to enter into the contest, so here's my entry.
My Spring dish is a dessert. I cannot wait to make Strawberry Shortcake. It is not just a Spring dish, but a Summer treat, and it's great with either fresh or preserved Strawberries. I love simple desserts, and just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
view greenhouse's profile
fresh strawberries in an almond meringue shell.......
view starsmom's profile
Quiche with caramelized onions and goat cheese.
view shikaakwa's profile
Definitely asparagus. Maybe a roasted asparagus risotto. Yum!
view Erin's profile
My husband's roasted asparagus. Nothing is like it!
view ceecee's profile
FYI, Shelburne Farms isn't actually in Burlington, it's in Shelburne (just south of Burl.).
view SisterRae's profile
Everything mentioned above sounds delicious!
view navychic99's profile
Asparagus with a poached egg and parmesan cheese
view ah-ha's profile
I'm looking forward to making baked artichokes stuffed with gorgonzola and fresh herbs!
view millzee's profile
Glazed ham
view smiley666's profile
boneless chicken thighs on the grill
view mverno11's profile
I'm looking forward to grilled asparagus and fresh corn!
view amwhiteh's profile
i would love to surprise my husband with eggs benedict (his favorite) from a book from his much-loved home state.
view nathalie's profile
I can't wait to make some fresh pasta tossed with garlic, heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. Simple, so oh so good.
view renee c.f.'s profile
Asparagus, grilled to warm. Mmmmmmmmmmm
view cornbella's profile
sauteed fiddleheads.
view libbyhunt's profile
Steak on the grill.
view slb3334's profile
I love making this ragout with corn and favas and basil. I'm so happy fava's are coming back!
view SFGail's profile
Barbeque brisket with roasted corn.
view drala's profile
Blue Cheese Burgers made on the grill. =)
view protogarrett's profile
green garlic soup
view jy2007's profile
I love freshly steamed artichokes with lemon butter sauce!! YUMMY!
view christinaalmond's profile
I'm dying to grill some asparagus spears with olive oil, lemon and sea salt and salmon. Thank you so much!
view Tina12312's profile
go ahead rock my world....... I dare you
view pcbdolphins's profile
Asparagus. Can't wait to fire up the grill when it stops raining.
view Linda Moeller's profile
I'm looking forward to real fresh vegetables from the Farmers Market - especially peas and asparagus (grilled with butter).
view Aisling1331's profile
thanks for a good book giveaway!
view pcmiller's profile
Ooh I adore asparagus. Had it for lunch today. Thanks for the giveaway!
view magpie707's profile
Roasted eggplant with olive oil, fennel and fresh ground pepper with lots and lots of garlic.
view ky2here's profile
Can't wait to get out the bbq - and roast some veggies.
view ssaphyre's profile
Grilled asparagus and stake!!!
view sewcat's profile
so neat
view MajaMeza79's profile
Mesclun salad with goat cheese, homemade croutons, and asparagus spears.
view carbonaria's profile
I've been buying up the strawberries but I'm looking forward to picking them fresh when they ripen in June (Michigan). I'm looking forward to making strawberry spinach salad.
view mclanek's profile
steamed asparagus, and looking forward to the cherries before too long
view jbeckett's profile
I like to make a pizza with balsamic reduction for the sauce with morel mushroom and asparagus for toppings. Spring seems so wonderful after a long Wisconsin winter (and it was a record breaker this year).
view JohnnyH's profile
My daughter and I picked fresh strawberries last week and then made strawberry shortcake!
view fast_wheels's profile
Greetings, One Springtime recipe that I am looking forward to is my husband's "Asparagus and Lemon Risotto!" He is a marvelous cook and collects cookbooks. Please enter us in your drawing. Thanks very much.....Cindi
view cmh56's profile
Farfalle with grape tomatoes, olive il and fresh basil.
view steaider571's profile
just made carbonara, turned out great
view chromiumman's profile
Fresh green beans, straight from the garden, forget cooking, just eat them as you pick!!
view pjrmayo's profile
Fresh peas, eaten right out of the pods after being boiled. YMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love cookbooks that have stories with recipes. Back to basic recipes even better. Thank You.
view beachlover's profile
Winter is long here in Vermont and nothing heralds the arrival of spring like fresh maple syrup. I tend to drizzle it on everything as soon as the first batches of the year are boiled down. Tomorrow I'm baking an apple cake with maple glaze. I use dark amber syrup; it soaks into the cake, keeping it moist and gives it a touch of a smoky flavor.
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Grden fresh tomatos, basil & motzarella
view modmama's profile
Definately fresh mozzerella with sliced tomato and basil drizzled with oilve oil and balsamic.
view HSlater351's profile
Strawberry shortcake is a must and we had fresh asparagus last night. I can hardly wait for the garden fresh tomatoes, basil, green beans and zuchinni.
view IrishBliss's profile
I love to make omelets for lunch on Saturdays after I get back from the farmers' market. With fresh spring vegetables and herbs. I'm eagerly anticipating the zucchini blossoms this season. Sauted in butter, they're delicious.
view Nicholas's profile
Just made pound cake with fresh strawberries. Heaven.
view nvtribefan's profile
pasta salad with fresh veggies and herbs
view hdtex's profile
frresh peas
maybe a little bit of sweet butter
view gorzd1's profile
mmm strawberry shortcake... yum!
view humbleh's profile
Omelets with zucchini! And I WISH I had Shelburne Farms sharp cheddar nearby. Mmmmmmm.
Shelburne Farms is actually in Shelburne, Vermont, which is probably important to only me because I grew up in Shelburne. I spazzed out in joy and six-year-old nostalgia upon seeing this giveaway.
view scarl's profile
Matzo ball soup, given how passover starts soon... yay comfort food!
view Jekyl's profile
fresh pea soup with mint-yummmmmmmmmm
view picque's profile
Asparagus from the garden!
view THRILLHILL's profile
Not a very 'springy' dish, but I always look forward to making matzo brei when Passover rolls around.
view disarray's profile
I like aspargus and tuna salad.
view siliverbele's profile
some steamed asparagus with butter.
view paryjeja's profile
Strawberry shortcake! I grow TONS of strawberries each year and they would be so yummy in shortcake. :)
view firedancer623's profile
When I think of spring, I think of asparagus. I want to try roasting it.
view clc408's profile
Asparagus soup.... hmmmm!
view polska's profile
Frenchtoast for dinner yum....
view floridatraveler's profile
we put fresh salmon on the grill
view agordon10's profile
Grilled steak.
view greenwolf's profile
Oh my gosh! Asparagus and strawberries!!
view mcferret's profile
has to miso soup
view misternat1's profile
Vidalia onion tart.
view AsTheNight's profile
I am really looking forward to making grilled asparagus and poached eggs.
view rflynn's profile
Strawberries are getting nice here I want to make Strawberry pie
view Jaleigh78's profile
Grilled asparagus and roasted corn - yum!
view EAGarner78's profile
fresh strawberry smoothies
view gervitsd's profile
This is the spring I am going to finally get fiddleheads right!
view ninasmom's profile
fresh peas
view shannonsgt's profile
I am looking forward to fresh garden leaf lettuce.
view dotodot's profile
Strawberry Trifle
Layer Vanilla cake, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip and sliced strawberries...one of 2 layers of each item (so 4 or 8 layers all together) and serve chilled
YUM!!!!!!!!!
Am making this weekend :)
view mama43's profile
Wild Rice Stuffing with Grapes and Walnuts!
I really want to check out this recipe because we planted grapes and walnut trees this year!
view dawns41's profile
A beautiful Greek salad with fresh baby spinach run straight into our kitchen straight from my garden.
view M.A.'s profile
Poached rhubarb with frothy, homemade whipped cream.
view gquaker's profile
I can hardly wait for Strawberry Shortcake made with fresh strawberries
view kaylee8's profile
Lots of good things I'd like to try.
view spicycook's profile
Fresh garden spring peas with crumbled blue cheese and bacon bits.
view christine1225's profile
Fresh asparagus with grated parmesan or lemon chiffon pie
view Jessilyn24's profile
strawberry shortcake!
view Lindsie's profile
I have been eating a lot of asparagus this spring, roasted with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
view amylou61's profile
I am looking forward to making a smoked salmon and leek quiche, with a side of baby greens! Only two more weeks before I can get fresh eggs from the farmers market in chilly Chicago!
view sarahbest's profile
Asparagus mushroom risotto.
view melonkelli's profile
Strawberry shortcake w/ fresh strawberries, for sure.
view dwarzel's profile
The green garlic pudding souffle from Chez Panisse! We actually don't take the final step of pouring cream over the souffle and baking it a second time to make it pudding-like - once it comes out of the oven after its first baking we don't have the restraint to delay gratification any further!
Also: Poached asparagus, fried farmers market eggs, shallot & red wine dressing with good crusty bread. Such a satisfying weeknight meal.
view kellyhere's profile
grilled steak kabobs
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Lamb chops
view dove1960's profile
Corn salad - with grilled corn, avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh tomotoes and a lime vinagrette - yummy. So much better in the spring/summer when the ingredients are at their best.
Thanks,
Maureen
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Asparagus and eggs. Mmmmmmmmm.
view surplusj's profile
Seven Layer Salad!
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To Many to choice just one!
view user1946's profile
A good old-fashioned salad!!!
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Cole Slaw and Strawberry Shortcake
view Chrystal's profile
Wild asparagus with butter and chives.
view meg_ues's profile
Would love it!
view vbp's profile
Going rving soon and want to visit the area....and great food is happiness every day
view sherrie's profile
I made leg of lamb with a mustard, olive oil and rosemary glaze
view pintolinda's profile
Veal stew with artichokes
view BethF's profile
Spring panzanella and a berry tart for dessert!!
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me likes cooking :-)
view New York Muhtari's profile
pickled ramps
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cole slaw
view llinda29's profile
anything on the grill. i'm more than ready.
view judybrittle's profile
My boyfriend will be thrilled when we can make halloumi with couscous and little tender spring pea pods.
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Strawberry Shortcake
view bigtim60's profile
Fresh garden tomatoes w/mozzarella - yum!
view katybug's profile
My favorite thing to make in chicken salad. I make the best I've ever tasted! Also mine is probally better for you than traditional chicken salad. It has in it chicken breast, grape halves, green onions, walnuts, and apple chunks with mayo or light mayo.
Sarah
Bloominwild89@yahoo.com
view countryhunny89's profile
I'm looking forward to making a wilted spinach salad with bacon and a vinegarette!
view Lara L's profile
Strawberry Shortcake
view DePro's profile
Pound cake with fresh strawberries .. yum!
view RobsGirl123's profile
Strawberry Rhubarb crisp!
view sachidewey's profile
Rhubarb and Strawberry Crisp!! Yumm!! I love spring time!
view anemeyer's profile
Fresh grilled summer veggies with fresh mozzarella wrapped in a organic whole wheat pita bread. Yum
view photoisle's profile
mmmm I could go for a fresh Caprese Salad but I dont know if thats a springtime dish. :)
view Shannon Bradly's profile
BEET Salad:
-Beets (oven-roasted, cooled, and cut into matchsticks size)
-Strawberry (roughly diced)
-Avocado (cubed)
-Corn (kernels)
-Feta cheese (gently crumbled atop)
Mix and dressed (with lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, & lavendar sea salt).
Secret to its deliciousness:
Crisp, cold, and fresh from the farmer's market...ingredients.
Kiddies marvel at its colors and grown-ups love the combined flavors, but everyone benefit from its nutritional value.
I love, love, love eating this dish!
view callbob's profile
I can't wait to make a fresh salad with springtime fresh baby salad greens!
view Meredith13's profile
Those fresh strawberries in the spring are hard to beat. Not only do we put them on cereal every morning but we just love to eat them all by themselves!
view smek's profile
I am looking forward to making more salads.
view buttercup's profile
Baby spinach and strawberry salad with orange-raspberry vinaigrette, mmmmm
view nknk's profile
The 8 foot tall drift of snow in our garden has finally melted. Soon our asparagus will be peeking out, and soon, so soon, we will have a dish of freshly cut spears, steamed served with sea salt and a slice of lime.
view ozziet's profile
brocolli, squash, and tomato spiral pasta....=)
view evilaril22's profile
roasted squash & whatever other veggies survive the garden
view kitchenwilly's profile
I have to make the strawberry shortcake for Mother's Day!! I think it sounds delicious.
view kjdelicious's profile
Yummy!
view audreyrwitt's profile
Any pasta salad. I love cold pasta.
view smarthayo's profile
Spring chicken!!!
:-)
view Tom G's profile
can't wait to grill asparagus and have corn on the cob!
view abymom's profile
asparagus in olive oil with sea salt. MMMMMMM!
view hilaryb's profile
Fried green tomatos, I've already planted the plants.
view Theresano's profile
Stuffed artichokes & grilled asparagus! Mmmmm....
view mochihead's profile
I love spinach salad sprinkled with fruits like strawberries and blueberries, topped with almond slices. Really tasty.
Anything with strawberries is yummy!
view MintC's profile
Strawberry pie!
view yellowlabs's profile
I can't wait to have some strawberry shortcake!
view JaniceJ's profile
gazpacho, yummy!
view samanthapayntr's profile
Lemon Cake Pudding.
view emerald420's profile
i want to start making more fancy salads, when it's hot outside and i have time, i loooove making salads
view anniehall4000's profile
Spring means cooking out! I'm looking forward to some grilled brats and fresh sangria, eaten outside...
view tignor's profile
Just steamed asparagas! It has always been a family favorite.
view sewingmema1720's profile
Strawberry Shortcake
view LIDARKSIDE's profile
asparagus from the farmers market.....
view kathy55439's profile
I like grilling in the spring. We grill a fish, chicken and steaks.
view Michael4's profile
Oooh, fresh asparagus and strawberries. Tasty juicy, not from california strawberries.
view artsweet's profile
Fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh grated mozzarella
view kerin's profile
I am looking forward to making a strawberry rhubarb pie with ingredients fresh from our garden. YUM!
view Jen Voss's profile
I'm waiting for the rhubarb to make a pie.
view Suekey's profile
I want something yummy with artichokes or asparagus :)
view mswags's profile
we need help in the kitchn!
view BarracudaRon's profile
Grilled veggies, fresh from the farm stand...mmm!
view pancak's profile
Anything with asparagus, strawberries and blueberries. Not together though!
view Miss M's profile
asparagus, plain and simple (i could eat a pound at a time)
view SarahtheCat's profile
Fruit salad and/or strawberry shortcake!
view Ang's profile
Can't wait to use my basil I grow from seed for some GREAT pesto!
view fairydancer's profile
strawberry shortcake, definitely
view JennVozik's profile
Asparagus...Yum!
view her5boys's profile
I make a similar eggs benedict with a slice of fried green tomato and some asparagus spears
Terrifc combiantion
view gandolina's profile
grilled salmon and asparagas with lemon mustard sauce
view nor_lou's profile
Marinated flank steak on the barbecue
view saturdaynightfever's profile
Pizza with fresh basil from the garden
view nesta67's profile
a great salad
view spike78's profile
a tomato sandwich with fresh tomatos, mayo, salt and pepper and white bread - doesnt get any better to remind me summer is here!!!!
view cdrury's profile
I'm really looking forward to strawberry shortcake again!
view blueviolet's profile
Looking SO forward to fresh...in season...strawberries and rhubarb, so that I can make my special pie!
view knits's profile
Yum; fried green tomatoes sound great!
view gratefulgrama's profile
great
view Burt's profile
Strawberry shortcake!
view steevee's profile
Baked ham!
view critters's profile
fresh frruit salad
view JOYVEN's profile
Pasta salad!
view dansan826's profile
The asparagus shoots will be here in my garden in a couple weeks. Simple is best for me. Sauted asperagus with a bit of garlic and sliced almonds.
view Janene1627's profile
I made a Strawberry Shortcake. garrettsambo@aol.com
view purango53's profile
I make a strawberry trifle that everyone loves.
view Bakersdozen's profile
Macaroni & Pickle Salad! I'm making it today :)
view cre8tveminde's profile
My bread, egg, milk, cheese and asparagus individual sized casseroles
view kberley's profile
I always look forward to the first asparagus and making asparagus risotto.
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Anything with strawberries...a fresh strawberry pie with lots of whipped cream would be heaven!
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Gotta have my deviled eggs !
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Sauteed fresh morel mushrooms! I can hardly wait
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I can't wait to make some good, fresh guacamole. Because I live where avocados are abundant, it is the long awaited fruit of the year.
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i amm looking forward to making Vegetable Lasanga its my familys favorite
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Can't wait for fresh picked strawberries with brown sugar and sour cream. MMMMMM!
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Just this week we roasted fresh green beans with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh garlic and herbs from our patio herb garden. Fresh rosemary makes everything yummier!
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I can't wait to read the fiddlehead ferns tip! (see Tip, page 58)
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macaroni and cucumber salad :0
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flank steak
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Quiche
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Chocolate covered strawberries.
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eggs benedict
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Green Bean Stew
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macaroni and cucumber salad
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Grilled Asparagus!
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I am looking foward to fresh peaches. I love peach cobbler.
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Strawberry pie especially Strawberry Rhubard pie.
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peach cobbler
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Kabobs with pineapples
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My favorite springtime dish is asparagus, snapped in the garden and cooked immediately--YUM!
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picnic food! pasta salad, deviled eggs, 7-layer salad, hamburgers, etc. Love spring :)
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strawberry shortcake, which I made tonight.....would love to win the book....love VT and spent most of my suumers there while growing up :)
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Any zucchini recipe, as that seems to be my favorite veggie...then pair it with some yellow squash. Delish!
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I am looking foward to lots and lots of fresh asparagus - roasted, grilled, boiled, steamed - with butter or hollandaise sauce - or as an ingredient in a multitude of recipes! Thanks for the chance to win!
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refridgerator pickles from fresh cucumbers from my garden!
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Sauted ribeye steak
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I can't wait for some fresh strawberry shortcake.
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chicken and asparagus over field greens-yummy
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meyer lemon tart. Mmmmm
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Morel Pizza
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Did anyone win this one? What happened to the giveaway announcement?
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