How to use grape leaves to wrap tamales. So far as I know this is not done in Mexico, but it could be in Baja, Mexico’s wine country.
Spring Recipes
Grilled Mushrooms
Grilled mushrooms are a great way to move what’s normally a cold weather ingredient outdoors. This recipe works with any meaty mushroom.
Cactus Salad, Ensalada de Nopales
Young paddles from the prickly pear cactus, de-spined and served as a fresh salad.
Pasta Primavera
Classic pasta primavera the way Le Cirque used to make it back in the 1980s: Angel hair with fresh spring vegetables and cream.
Pork Tenderloin with Cherries
A recipe for pork tenderloin with cherries. This cherry sauce for pork or really most any other meat, isn’t too sweet.
Maple Glazed Turkey Meatballs
A fantastic party appetizer to celebrate your spring gobbler.
Fried Turkey Nuggets
Fried turkey breast (wild or store-bought), cut into chunks, then breaded with Saltines and served with Mississippi comeback sauce.
Sweet and Sour Ramps
So far as a ramps recipe goes, this is an easy one. The origins of this recipe are Italian, where they call this method agrodolce, or sweet-and-sour. You can do this to any sturdy vegetable, from ramp bulbs to pearl onions, small turnips, carrots, parsnips, and even things like cauliflower. It is a great accompaniment