Are you a pesto-file? Always looking at different ways to make pesto? Here is one you quite possibly have not tried yet, and it is very versatile. A couple weeks ago, I taught a workshop on edible common garden flowers at Fig Earth Supply, the edible nursery in my neighborhood. And, it got me thinking of all the delightful, delicious ways we can get the most nutritional bang from our outdoor spaces. Enter nasturtium pesto!
Sprouted “Risotto” with Asparagus, Peas, Fennel, & Mint
This time of year, whenever I start to see fresh English peas and asparagus at the market, and the nasturtium flowers start to take over the garden, my cooking mind always wanders to spring risotto with asparagus and peas. So, the other night I was making a side dish of sprouted brown rice, and I noticed that the texture would probably lend itself well to a risotto-style dish. Well that’s all I needed to give this one a try…voila! A healthy, sprouted risotto that makes a great vegan entree or side dish! Read More