Showing posts with label Watercress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Watercress. Show all posts

Monday, December 27, 2010

Foraging Soup








Foraging is back in fashion so get out in the garden (or bush, or field...) and start picking!

I got a few young borage leaves, some watercress, some puha, then I added a leek and a potato from my garden. I washed the leaves very well, peeled the potato, and cooked everything with water, then I blended the soup, added salt to taste, and finished with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.


Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©




Saturday, December 18, 2010

Green Dip (watercress, rocket and basil)




I went foraging in the neighbor's property (he is cool about it) to pick some watercress. It is a bit late for watercress, the flowers are already out, but I could still pick some to mix to other greens to make a tasty dip.




Green Dip




Ingredients:
A mixture of watercress, rocket (rucola), and Genovese basil, (or any greens and herbs you like)
3 handfuls of cashew nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
a little water to blend
Salt to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to finish

Blend the first 4 ingredients, then add salt and olive oil to taste. Serve with homemade bread, as a dip or as a spread.



Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©