Recipe Roundup: May 15, 2013

After a long winter here on the East coast, it finally feels safe to put away the soup pot and the braising pan and start eyeing the spring produce that's begun to appear at our local farmers' markets. Here are some of the recipes we'll be making to celebrate the better-late-than-never arrival of spring:
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Spring Pea and Grana Padano Purée [JBF]
Impressive enough for a dinner party, but so easy it works as a weeknight standby, this simple scallop dish comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Ramp Pizza [Smitten Kitchen]
Deb Perelman's adaptation of Motorino's signature spring pizza is all about... Read more >
Recipe: Bucatini with Ramps and Pancetta

Ramps, the petite, wild leeks that peek out of the earth in early spring, may be the food lover's biggest morale booster. When the first harvest appears at the markets, it signals that the rest of the season's bounty will soon be within reach.
Here, ramp leaves and bulbs are sautéed with pancetta to make a racy sauce for bucatini—a round, spaghetti-thick pasta with a hole threaded through its center.
Recipe Roundup: Spring Soirée

There's nothing like the arrival of the first spring vegetables to inspire us to get back into the kitchen. Take your cue from the market and plan a menu featuring the best of the season's offerings.
Crispy Baby Artichokes with Lemon Aïoli
Deep-fried to a light golden crisp and served with a tangy mayonnaise, these artichokes are addictive.
Wild Mushroom Stew with Egg Yolk
Chris DiMinno's hearty stew is made with the first mushrooms that peek out of the earth in spring.
Tom Colicchio's Spring Pasta
This rustic ravioli is filled with chervil-... Read more >
Staff Recipe: Victoria's Ramp-Stuffed Roast Chicken
Still have some ramps in your refrigerator? Make the most of them with this delicious roast chicken dish from Victoria Jordan, JBF's manager of house operations and house events. Get the recipe here.
News Feed: April 20, 2011
Overharvesting threatens ramps. [NYT]
A spring-fresh Easter menu. [LAT]
The Serious Eats guide to dim sum. [SE]
Recipe: Ramps with Spinach and Bacon
Just when we think we can't bear to eat another potato or turnip, the ramp harvest arrives and boosts the morale of the foodie community. We’re going to welcome these early risers of spring by cooking up this spicy and smoky side dish from Floyd Cardoz. It's a bright sautée of ramps and spinach, enriched with bacon and laced with fragrant spices. Get the recipe here.
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