From Garden to Table

186 recipes across 68 plants. Every recipe starts with something you can grow. Season by season, plant by plant.

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Spring (72)

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Arugula

Brassicaceae

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Arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil See growing guide →

Arugula pesto (peppery alternative to basil pesto)See growing guide →

Arugula on pizza — added after baking for a fresh kick See growing guide →

Wilted arugula pasta with garlic, chili, and breadcrumbs See growing guide →

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Bok Choy

Brassicaceae

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Stir-fried bok choy with garlic and oyster sauce See growing guide →

Bok choy and shiitake soup with ginger See growing guide →

Grilled bok choy halves with sesame-miso dressing See growing guide →

Quick-pickled bok choy stems See growing guide →

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Brussels Sprouts

Brassicaceae

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Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic See growing guide →

Shaved Brussels sprout salad with Parmesan, lemon, and pine nuts See growing guide →

Brussels sprouts gratin with Gruyère cream sauce See growing guide →

Pan-fried Brussels sprouts with chili crisp and honey See growing guide →

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Cabbage

Brassicaceae

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Homemade sauerkraut (fermented with salt, caraway, juniper)See growing guide →

Cabbage rolls (golabki) stuffed with rice, meat, and tomato sauce See growing guide →

Coleslaw with apple, carrot, and creamy dressing See growing guide →

Braised red cabbage with apple, vinegar, and warm spices See growing guide →

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Calendula

Asteraceae

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Calendula petals as poor man's saffron — adds golden color to rice and soups See growing guide →

Calendula-infused oil for homemade skin salves See growing guide →

Calendula and honey tea (soothing for sore throats)See growing guide →

Fresh petals scattered over salads and soups See growing guide →

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Celery

Apiaceae

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Celery soup with blue cheese and toasted walnuts See growing guide →

Waldorf salad with homegrown celery, apples, and walnuts See growing guide →

Mirepoix base for soups and stews (celery, onion, carrot)See growing guide →

Braised celery hearts with Parmesan See growing guide →

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Collards

Brassicaceae

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Southern-style collard greens slow-braised with smoked paprika and garlic See growing guide →

Collard wraps (use leaves as tortillas for spring rolls or burritos)See growing guide →

Sautéed collards with bacon and cider vinegar See growing guide →

Collard and sweet potato soup with coconut milk See growing guide →

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Endive

Asteraceae

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Endive salad with blue cheese, walnuts, and pear See growing guide →

Braised endive with butter and lemon See growing guide →

Endive boats with goat cheese and honey (appetizer)See growing guide →

Grilled endive with balsamic glaze See growing guide →

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Fennel

Apiaceae

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Shaved fennel salad with orange, olive, and mint See growing guide →

Braised fennel with Parmesan and cream See growing guide →

Fennel gratin with Gruyère See growing guide →

Roasted fennel with fish — fronds as garnish, bulb as the bed See growing guide →

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Kohlrabi

Brassicaceae

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Kohlrabi slaw with apple, carrot, and creamy dressing See growing guide →

Roasted kohlrabi wedges with garlic and Parmesan See growing guide →

Kohlrabi fritters with yogurt sauce See growing guide →

Thinly sliced raw kohlrabi with salt and lemon (like jicama)See growing guide →

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Mustard Greens

Brassicaceae

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Sautéed mustard greens with garlic and sesame oil See growing guide →

Mustard green and potato curry (sarson ka saag)See growing guide →

Wilted mustard green salad with warm bacon vinaigrette See growing guide →

Quick-pickled mustard green stems See growing guide →

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Parsnip

Apiaceae

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Roasted parsnips with honey, thyme, and sea salt See growing guide →

Parsnip purée with brown butter and nutmeg See growing guide →

Parsnip and apple soup See growing guide →

Parsnip cake (like carrot cake but more complex and nutty)See growing guide →

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Potato

Solanaceae

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Crispy roasted Yukon Gold potatoes with rosemary and garlic See growing guide →

Potato-leek soup with garden leeks See growing guide →

Crash hot potatoes: boiled, smashed, and roasted until crispy See growing guide →

Garden potato salad with fresh herbs and mustard vinaigrette See growing guide →

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Radicchio

Asteraceae

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Grilled radicchio with olive oil and sea salt (transforms bitterness to sweetness)See growing guide →

Radicchio risotto with red wine and Parmesan See growing guide →

Radicchio and pear salad with gorgonzola See growing guide →

Radicchio braised with balsamic and pancetta See growing guide →

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Radish

Brassicaceae

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Radishes with butter and flaky salt (classic French snack)See growing guide →

Shaved radish and cucumber salad with dill yogurt See growing guide →

Quick-pickled radishes with rice vinegar See growing guide →

Roasted radishes — cooking transforms them from spicy to sweet See growing guide →

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Rutabaga

Brassicaceae

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Neeps and tatties: mashed rutabaga and potato with butter (Scottish classic)See growing guide →

Roasted rutabaga fries with garlic aioli See growing guide →

Rutabaga and apple soup with sage See growing guide →

Pasties with rutabaga, potato, and beef See growing guide →

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Swiss Chard

Amaranthaceae

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Sautéed chard with garlic, chili flakes, and lemon See growing guide →

Swiss chard and ricotta stuffed shells See growing guide →

Chard stem gratin (use the colorful stems!)See growing guide →

Chard frittata with goat cheese and herbs See growing guide →

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Turnip

Brassicaceae

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Roasted turnips with thyme and honey See growing guide →

Mashed turnips with butter and black pepper See growing guide →

Turnip and potato gratin See growing guide →

Pickled turnips (Middle Eastern-style, with beet for color)See growing guide →

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