Spring Warm-Up Recipes

As temperatures inch upwards and sunlight continues to grace the gardens, spring is in full swing as evidenced by the bounty of produce filling this week’s box, from pea vines and rhubarb to spring onions, asparagus and golden beets. Accented by Northwest-made accoutrements such as Piri hot sauce, cultured butter flecked with gray sea salt and our own housemade chive blossom vinaigrette, as well as a dozen eggs, imported feta cheese and an elegant Italian white wine, this farm-fresh menu savors the delicate yet bold nuances of this beautiful season.

Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:

Scrambled Eggs with Green Garlic and Cremini Mushrooms
Earthy mushrooms and fragrant young garlic elevate farmstead eggs in this stunning scramble.

Baked Orzo with Spinach, Feta & Lemon
Tossed with sautéed spinach and garlic, plus lemon zest and feta cheese, this baked pasta dish is a winner.

Roasted Asparagus with Creamy Eggs
This classic recipe from The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper will soon be a household favorite.

Beet Salad with Chive Blossom Vinaigrette
Tossed with a light, honey-kissed vinaigrette and freshly-roasted beets, this salad sings of springtime.

Pan-Braised Radishes & Greens
Pan roasting radish mellows its spice, lending tender texture to this side dish.

Lemon & Butter-Braised Beet Greens
This side makes lovely use of incredibly tender, often-overlooked, beet greens.

Grilled Asparagus with Almond-Parsley Gremolata
A fresh blend of parsley, garlic, almonds and red pepper flakes adds big flavor to grilled asparagus stalks.

Green Garlic Salad Dressing
Flavor-packed ground mustard, vinegar and green garlic stalks mix beautifully in this easy vinaigrette.