HALP Gaiz! I need to cook dinner for a vegetarian :(

[foodguy]

Originally Posted by DealBreaker

Hmm...True.

Avocado, Cucumber, Mint and Creme Fraiche does sound as well. Maybe even a Gazpacho.

well, technically, that's going to be more of a summer soup ... sorry, but just as some people measure lapel widths to the 1/4 inch, others pay attention to seasons. Try this pea puree made with sugar snaps, substituting vegetable stock ... just as easy ... AND SEASONALLY CORRECT!

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by HORNS

What do you guys do with the ramps?
Almost always with morels, though that is probably because I buy them from Far West when I am buying morels. Generally, I cut the greens into a chiffonade and blanch the whites. I add the blanched whites to the morels with about two minutes cooking time left, and then toss in the greens just before the whole thing is done. Last week we had this with squab, which was great. On Friday we were at a party and one of the dishes was a ramp custard/bread pudding. It was also fantastic, and was served alongside roast chicken. I think they'd probably be great with bacon and fava beans with rabbit, but I've never tried that. Sounds good, though.

 

[samus]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Almost always with morels, though that is probably because I buy them from Far West when I am buying morels. Generally, I cut the greens into a chiffonade and blanch the whites. I add the blanched whites to the morels with about two minutes cooking time left, and then toss in the greens just before the whole thing is done. Last week we had this with squab, which was great. On Friday we were at a party and one of the dishes was a ramp custard/bread pudding. It was also fantastic, and was served alongside roast chicken. I think they'd probably be great with bacon and fava beans with rabbit, but I've never tried that. Sounds good, though.

God all of that sounds good. I had an awesome ramp and morel ravioli dish last weekend that was

 

[robbie]

hummus and pita -or- baguette and butter

simple arugula or spinach salad

cheese,fruit,olives, (typical 'cheese plate' type fare)

pasta tossed with pesto and pine-nuts

wine

dessert

-rF