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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Summer (84)

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Corn

Poaceae

warm

Grilled corn on the cob with herb butter See growing guide →

Fresh corn salad with tomato, basil, and lime See growing guide →

Corn chowder with bacon and potatoes See growing guide →

Elote: Mexican street corn with crema, cotija, chili, and lime See growing guide →

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Eggplant

Solanaceae

warm

Baba ghanoush: char eggplant over gas flame, scrape flesh, blend with tahini, lemon, garlic See growing guide →

Eggplant Parmesan with fresh mozzarella and garden basil See growing guide →

Sichuan fish-fragrant eggplant (yu xiang qie zi)See growing guide →

Grilled eggplant slices with miso glaze See growing guide →

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Ginger

Zingiberaceae

hot

Fresh ginger tea with honey and lemon See growing guide →

Stir-fries with young ginger (tender enough to slice without peeling)See growing guide →

Pickled ginger (gari) for sushi See growing guide →

Candied ginger from homegrown roots See growing guide →

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Green Bean

Fabaceae

warm

Sautéed green beans with garlic and toasted almonds See growing guide →

Dilly beans (pickled green beans with dill and garlic)See growing guide →

Green bean salad with mustard vinaigrette and shallots See growing guide →

Green beans amandine: blanched beans with brown butter and sliced almonds See growing guide →

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Lima Bean

Fabaceae

hot

Succotash: fresh lima beans with corn, cream, and herbs See growing guide →

Lima bean hummus with lemon and garlic See growing guide →

Southern-style butter beans simmered with ham hock See growing guide →

Warm lima bean salad with roasted peppers and sherry vinegar See growing guide →

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Marigold

Asteraceae

warm

Marigold petals are edible — use in salads for color (they taste slightly citrusy)See growing guide →

Dried marigold petals as a poor man's saffron (color, not flavor)See growing guide →

Marigold-infused oil for skin salves See growing guide →

Companion planting: interplant with tomatoes to deter whiteflies See growing guide →

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Marjoram

Lamiaceae

warm

Marjoram is essential in any dish calling for oregano (it is the original pizza herb)See growing guide →

Marjoram-infused olive oil See growing guide →

Roasted vegetables with marjoram and garlic See growing guide →

Marjoram tea (soothing for digestion)See growing guide →

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Melon

Cucurbitaceae

hot

Chilled melon soup with mint and lime See growing guide →

Prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe with balsamic drizzle See growing guide →

Melon, feta, and arugula salad See growing guide →

Watermelon agua fresca with lime See growing guide →

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Nasturtium

Tropaeolaceae

warm

Nasturtium flowers stuffed with herbed goat cheese See growing guide →

Nasturtium leaf pesto (peppery and bright)See growing guide →

Nasturtium seed pods pickled as poor man's capers See growing guide →

Salad garnish: whole flowers scattered over greens See growing guide →

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Okra

Malvaceae

hot

Fried okra with cornmeal crust See growing guide →

Gumbo with andouille sausage and shrimp See growing guide →

Roasted okra with smoked paprika and lemon See growing guide →

Pickled okra (spicy, with garlic and dill)See growing guide →

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Pepper

Solanaceae

warm

Roasted red pepper soup with smoked paprika and cream See growing guide →

Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa, black beans, and cotija See growing guide →

Peperonata: slow-cooked peppers with onion, garlic, and olive oil See growing guide →

Fire-roasted peppers peeled and packed in olive oil for winter See growing guide →

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Pole Bean

Fabaceae

warm

All green bean recipes apply See growing guide →

Slow-braised pole beans with tomatoes and olive oil (Greek fasolakia)See growing guide →

Blanched and frozen for winter — pole beans freeze beautifully See growing guide →

Bean and potato curry with coconut milk See growing guide →

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Pumpkin

Cucurbitaceae

warm

Classic pumpkin pie with homegrown purée (roast, scoop, blend)See growing guide →

Pumpkin bread with chocolate chips and warm spices See growing guide →

Roasted pumpkin wedges with rosemary and garlic See growing guide →

Pumpkin soup with coconut milk, ginger, and lime See growing guide →

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Summer Squash

Cucurbitaceae

warm

Sautéed summer squash with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and basil See growing guide →

Summer squash gratin with Parmesan and breadcrumbs See growing guide →

Spiralized squash noodles with pesto See growing guide →

Squash casserole with onion, cheddar, and cracker topping See growing guide →

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Sunflower

Asteraceae

warm

Roasted sunflower seeds with salt and spices See growing guide →

Sunflower seed butter (like peanut butter, from homegrown seeds)See growing guide →

Sunflower sprouts (harvest seedlings at 2-3 inches for microgreens)See growing guide →

Sunflower petals are edible — use as garnish See growing guide →

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Sweet Potato

Convolvulaceae

warm

Roasted sweet potato wedges with chipotle-lime mayo See growing guide →

Sweet potato and black bean tacos See growing guide →

Mashed sweet potatoes with maple and miso butter See growing guide →

Sweet potato pie with pecan streusel See growing guide →

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Tarragon

Asteraceae

warm

Béarnaise sauce (tarragon + shallots + white wine reduction + butter)See growing guide →

Chicken tarragon salad with walnuts and grapes See growing guide →

Tarragon vinegar (steep fresh sprigs in white wine vinegar for 2 weeks)See growing guide →

Roasted fish with tarragon butter See growing guide →

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Turmeric

Zingiberaceae

hot

Golden milk: fresh turmeric + milk + black pepper + honey See growing guide →

Fresh turmeric paste for curries (freezes well)See growing guide →

Turmeric-ginger tea with lemon See growing guide →

Fresh turmeric added to smoothies See growing guide →

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Watermelon

Cucurbitaceae

hot

Watermelon, feta, and mint salad See growing guide →

Watermelon gazpacho See growing guide →

Grilled watermelon steaks with lime and chili salt See growing guide →

Watermelon margarita See growing guide →

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Winter Squash

Cucurbitaceae

warm

Roasted butternut squash soup with sage brown butter See growing guide →

Delicata rings roasted with maple and cayenne See growing guide →

Pumpkin pie from scratch with homegrown sugar pie pumpkins See growing guide →

Stuffed acorn squash with wild rice, cranberries, and pecans See growing guide →

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Zucchini

Cucurbitaceae

warm

Zucchini bread with walnuts and cinnamon See growing guide →

Grilled zucchini planks with lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs See growing guide →

Zucchini fritters with feta and dill See growing guide →

Ratatouille: zucchini, eggplant, tomato, and peppers slow-cooked with herbs de Provence See growing guide →

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