Summer lemony pasta with sugar snaps, squash and herbs

Ingredients: 1 box penne (or similar) whole wheat noodles, 2 c. sugar snap peas, 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, 2 t. lemon zest, 1/2 t. salt, 3 T EVOO, 1/4 c. chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint, etc…), 1 summer squash, shaved parmesan.

Steps: If you have yellow summer squash, chop into matchsticks; if you have ronde de nice (green striped summer squash), cut in half and remove seeds and pulp before cutting into matchsticks. Saute squash in a little EVOO for a few minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package, adding sugar snaps during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water then set aside. Combine lemon juice, zest and salt in a large bowl; whisk in oil then toss in the herbs and squash. Top with shaved parmesan and serve room temperature.

Scallion Pancakes with Ginger Dipping Sauce @thewildharvest

Ingredients: Pancakes: 1 cup chopped scallions, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup water, 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder, 4 tsp olive oil, Salt and Pepper

Ginger Sauce: 1/4 cup coconut aminos (soy sauce replacement), 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup chopped , scallions, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp honey

Directions:

Sift flour and slowly pour in water while mixing until completely combined. Set aside.

While dough rests, make the sauce - mix all ingredients together and whisk.

Add chopped scallions, salt, pepper, and five spice powder to flour mixture.

Mix well.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and pour on mixture.

Using a spoon, evenly distribute the mixture into a pancake shape.

Fry for 2-4 min, flip and fry other side. Continue this until all pancakes are made.

Cut into small triangles and serve with the dipping sauce.

Great for an appetizer or served with a salad for a complete meal.

Mexican Cesar Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch kale chopped (see notes), 1 bag mixed greens, 1/2 pint sugar snap peas chopped, 2 scallions (green & white) chopped, 1/2 c. cojita or feta cheese.

Dressing: 1/2 c. EVOO, 1/2 hot pepper (jalepeno or banana) seeds removed and finely diced, 1-2 garlic scapes finely diced, 2 T. red wine vinegar, 2 t. worcestshire sauce, salt & pepper to taste

Steps: First prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients. Let dressing sit for 30 min-1 hour (on counter, not in fridge) to let flavors infuse with each other. To prepare the salad, strip kale from stem (like you’re straightening a pipe cleaner) then roll up leaves and chop. Wash greens and add to large bowl with kale. Add in peas, scallions and cheese and top with dressing right before serving.