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Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
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Lamb's quarters is spinach-like plant with names similar to other greens, and is not related to "lamb's lettuce".
Not as sweet nor as juicy as common spinach, wild spinach, also know as lamb's quarter, offers an even greener, earthier, mineral flavor. Some describe the taste of young, wild spinach as reminiscent to asparagus. Producing triangular velvety-textured leaves, the entire plant, including the stems, is edible. Small black edible seeds on the plants are most often not fully developed when wild spinach is harvested and are still encased in tiny green pollen-like balls, which are also edible.
High in vitamin C and rich in riboflavin, one cup of cooked wild spinach provides an excellent source of vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamins E, B6, and thiamine. Wild spinach actually contains substantially more nutrients than cultivated spinach.
Lamb's quarters (wild spinach) is a delicate, leafy green and may be used as a substitute for baby spinach, though is best in cooked preparations. Used widely in Latin cuisine it is often paired with fresh cheeses and chile sauces. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, eggs and potatoes; toss with hot pasta or grains until barely wilted. Lamb's quarters (wild spinach) has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrette, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
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Lamb's quarters is spinach-like plant with names similar to other greens, and is not related to "lamb's lettuce".
Description/Taste
Not as sweet nor as juicy as common spinach, wild spinach, also know as lamb's quarter, offers an even greener, earthier, mineral flavor. Some describe the taste of young, wild spinach as reminiscent to asparagus. Producing triangular velvety-textured leaves, the entire plant, including the stems, is edible. Small black edible seeds on the plants are most often not fully developed when wild spinach is harvested and are still encased in tiny green pollen-like balls, which are also edible.
Nutritional Value
High in vitamin C and rich in riboflavin, one cup of cooked wild spinach provides an excellent source of vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamins E, B6, and thiamine. Wild spinach actually contains substantially more nutrients than cultivated spinach.
Applications
Lamb's quarters (wild spinach) is a delicate, leafy green and may be used as a substitute for baby spinach, though is best in cooked preparations. Used widely in Latin cuisine it is often paired with fresh cheeses and chile sauces. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, eggs and potatoes; toss with hot pasta or grains until barely wilted. Lamb's quarters (wild spinach) has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrette, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Swoon Dessert Bar | San Diego CA | 619-528-0875 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Wild Spinach (Lambs Quarter). One
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Lambsquarters and Beans |
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Three Things to do with Lamb's Quarter's |
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Lamb Quarters Quiche with Coriander |
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Lamb's Quarter Filo Pie |
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Great News Cooking School Near La Jolla, California, United States About 46 days ago Spotter's comments : Coastal Organics Lambs Quarter spinach sautéed and paired with linguine, lemon, red pepper flakes, and creamy ricotta. Delicious! |
