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Goin’ Seasonal Week 4: Heirloom Potato Salad with Caesar Dressing & Garlic Scape Pesto
Last year, I had the honour of being a part of the Dare 2 Dream Sandy Loam Produce first ever Community Support Agriculture (CSA) program in Espanola, Ontario. On a weekly basis, CSA members as well as those of you signed up for the Holistic Lacey newsletter received a flyer filled with delicious recipes, tips and nutritional facts. I have decided to share this deliciousness to inspire, educate and encourage everyone to enjoy eating locally and seasonally, and to feel the difference for yourself.
Week 4: Adirondack Red Potatoes
Red, on the inside and out!
Adirondack Red Potatoes are an oblong, slightly flattened tuber with purplish-red skin and pink-red flesh. They are flavourful and moist and can be enjoyed boiled and roasted.
Colourful Potato Salad with Green Beans
Ingredients
– 6 cups potatoes, washed and cut into 1″ chunks, skin-on
– 2 large shallots, diced, or spring onion
– 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
– 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley or dill, roughly chopped – 3 cups green beans or asparagus, trimmed,
washed and cut into 1/2″ pieces
– 1⁄4 cup fresh chives, chopped (about 20) – 3-4 Free range eggs, boiled, sliced
(optional)
For the dressing: Choose from my favourite simple dressing included last week or for a creamy version, choose my ultimate dairy free creamy cashew Caesar salad dressing.
What in the world is a garlic scape?
I still remember the first time I saw these beautiful wispy spirals that began to grow out from my garlic plants, planted the previous fall. I immediately did some research to learn more and was amazed (and excited!) about what I could do with them in the kitchen. I will also never forget the moment I harvested it and ate it raw…weooo…hello garlic!
Click Here to read more about garlic scapes and how to enjoy them grilled or in hummus + a delicious Arugula Walnut Garlic Scape Pesto recipe!
For your Health….scapes can
- oxygenate blood
- Reduce inflammation
- Boosts immunity; high in antioxidant glutathione
- lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- garlic scapes, like cloves, and other alliums are known for their anti cancer qualities
- rich in sulfur; important for health and strength of hair, nails, skin and important for synthesis of amino acids.
Goin’ Seasonal Week 2: Lovely Leafy Greens
Last year, I had the honour of being a part of the Dare 2 Dream Sandy Loam Produce first ever Community Support Agriculture (CSA) program in Espanola, Ontario. On a weekly basis, CSA members as well as those of you signed up for the Holistic Lacey newsletter received a flyer filled with delicious recipes, tips and nutritional facts. I have decided to share this deliciousness to inspire, educate and encourage everyone to enjoy eating locally and seasonally, and to feel the difference for yourself.
Week 2: Lovely Leafy Greens GET THE RECIPE + WAYS TO USE LEAFY GREENS
Keep it simple! One of my favourite ways to enjoy leafy greens is steamed or sautéed and topped with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and cayenne or turmeric.
RECIPE: Fusili Pasta with Greens, Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Nutritional Tip: How do you get your calcium? The most common answer to this question is dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese, or perhaps a supplement. Did you know that leafy green vegetables contain more absorbable calcium than dairy?
Sesame Miso Salad Dressing
This is such a tasty salad dressing for a mixed greens salad with an asian flare, or as a dressing for a slaw. When I am preparing an asian flavoured salad, I like to use spicy leafy greens like arugula, or mustard greens and add in bok choy leaves and kale for the base. Garnish the salad with radishes, cucumber, peppers, sliced almonds or peanuts and your favourite sprouts. I love to enjoy this salad with my raw pad thai !
Sesame Miso Dressing
2 TBSP MISO PASTE
3 TBSP SESAME OIL
2 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL
2 TBSP RICE VINEGAR
2 TBSP WATER
1.5 TSP FRESHLY GRATED GINGER ROOT
1 MEDIUM GARLIC CLOVE
½ TSP MAPLE SYRUP, HONEY OR AGAVE
PINCH OF CAYENNE
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
