Spring is an exciting time to harvest and enjoy some of the earliest greens that nature has to offer. In zone 7, we are seeing an abundance of wild chives and dandelions already, which are both nutritious and versatile ingredients.
SPOTLIGHT RECIPES:
Wild Chives Stir Fry: Scallion or green onion stir fry is a popular Chinese dish that’s easy to make, with virtually limitless variations. Here, simply substitute the scallion for wild chives, which grows abundantly the first of Spring. As wild chive is smaller and its flavor less intense than its Allium cousin, you can triple the amount recommended in the recipes (as a bonus, wild chives are considered to contain higher amounts of nutrients and minerals vs. scallion). We recommend chopping it up in half to one-inch segments, and just follow the recipe. Here are a few of our favorites: Mushroom & Green Onion Stir Fry, Scallion & Beef Stir Fry, Chicken, Ginger & Scallion Stir Fry. (Pictured below is a variation on the Scallion & Beef Stir Fry, but using bison burger meat instead.)
