The flavors of spring can be slow to appear, so we’re ready to savor every single morsel the moment it comes out of the ground. Fresh herbs, asparagus stalks, hoop house greens, and foraged mushrooms bring so much flavor to these early spring days. Pair these recipes with some hash browns using the last of the storage roots and you’re officially ready for warmer weather.
Savory French Toast With Mushrooms
La Kitchenette owner Virginie Ok has been bringing French flavors to Madison since she opened the cafe on Willy Street in late 2016. Her savory French toast celebrates some of the best flavors of early spring. With fresh greens and herbs in the French toast batter and an earthy mushroom sauce covering each slice, you are sure to enjoy this elegant recipe.
Goat Cheese & Herb Biscuits
Ashley and Karissa met as bakers at Beans n Cream Bake-house in Sun Prairie, connecting over traditional baking and unique flavor combinations. It was this passion that led them to start up Blue Violet Jams and Jellies, creating small batch spreads with a botanical twist. They created this tangy biscuit filled with goat cheese, fresh herbs and butter as the perfect vehicle to carry their jam.
Quick Honey, Mint & Lemon Jelly
Ashley and Karissa met as bakers at Beans n Cream Bake-house in Sun Prairie, connecting over traditional baking and unique flavor combinations. It was this passion that led them to start up Blue Violet Jams and Jellies, creating small batch spreads with a botanical twist.
Asparagus, Bacon & Herb Frittata
Ready for those first few asparagus spears of spring? Yeah, me too. This quick spring frittata combines tender shaved asparagus with bacon, Parmesan, and a few fresh herbs for a simple weekday breakfast. The trickiest part is shaving the asparagus. Use your vegetable peeler, hold onto the thick stem of the asparagus and shave the spears until you have nothing left but one tender piece in the center.
Turnip & Rutabaga Hash Browns
More variety lies ahead. Now is the time to clear out the storage cellar and use up those last few lowly turnips and rutabagas. Crispy hash browns provide a perfect pairing to any morning meal.
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