Thinly slice 1 pound size zucchini and sprinkle layers with salt pepper shaved parmesan and capers.  Let sit a few hours then arrange in a platter and serve with sliced baquette as an appy or with a meal as a side dish.

LEEKS AND GREENS QUICKBREAD

LIGHTLY SAUTE 1C LEEKS, 2C GREENS, SEASON AND LET COOL.  MIX 1C WW AND 1C UNBLEACHED FLOUR, 2TSP BAKING POWDER, 1TSP SALT AND PEPPER.  ADD 1/2C CRUMBLED FETA AND COOLED VEGYS.  ADD 1C MILK AND STIR UNTIL SMOOTH.  DIVIDE INTO 3 BALLS AND ROLL EACH LENGHTWISE ON A FLOURED BASE.  LAY ONTO BAKING SHEET AND FASHION INTO A BRAID.  BAKE AT 350 UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED ABOUT 40MIN.

Saskatchewanese Potatoes

Wash potatoes, single layer into baking dish with olive oil, salt, pepper and half inch of water.  Toss and bake covered about half an hour until potatoes are tender.  Stir in half inch of cream and return to 325 oven stirring frequently until golden.  You can add a bit more cream heated through if you want a sauce.  Serve warm.  Leave it to those Saskatchewan farmers to come up with a rich and delicious recipe

Artichoke and Potatoes

Peel outer leaves of artichoke until at the tender parts, slice in half, remove the top then the choke and cut into wedges. Hold in lemon seasoned water until ready to use. Cut potatoes into chunks the same size as the artichoke. Saute garlic, capers and artichoke hearts until just aromatic.  Cover with potatoes and enough water to half their level.  Season with salt and pepper, Simmer covered until artichokes are tender, 20 minutes.  Stir and if needed cook uncovered until thickened. Serve while still warm as a side dish to fish, chicken or pork

Garlic Scape Pesto

3 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice       

4 oz garlic scapes

1/2 cup olive oil       

Salt to taste

1 cup grated parmesan optional    

Puree scapes and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.  Stir in Parmesan, citrus juice and season to taste.  Serve on bread, crackers or pasta or use as a marinade or bbq baste

Sunchoke and Arugula Aoili

Garlic aioli can be prepared in advance.  Process 2 cloves garlic, 2 egg yolks, 1tsp each sugar, Dijon, 2tsp lemon juice and slowly drizzle 1c. olive oil in food processor until thick. Preheat oven to 400. Slice and toss sunchokes with olive oil, salt and pepper then layer on baking dish.  Roast 15 minutes. Coarsely chop frozen arugula and flash sauté with garlic. If fresh just chop. Layer sunchokes on serving dish, then layer arugula and drizzle with aioli sauce.  Serve
 

Baldersons Purple Potato Mash

Peel Violet Queen potatoes, cube and boil in salted water until very tender.  Mash with cream and grated Balderson cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.  Serve warm

Fried Green Tomatoes

Slice tomato into 1cm thick slices.  Place into slightly hot oiled pan, season with salt and pepper.  Flip over when just golden.  Serve warm with whatever you think.  Delicious and tangy.

Stovetop Roasted Potatoes

Mix small potatoes with 1T olive oil, 1T butter, season with salt and pepper.  Add 125ml water and simmer covered about 20 minutes, check for tenderness.  Remove cover, shake pan and continue to simmer until water is evaporated and potatoes start to brown.  Before serving if needed add a pinch of water to unstick the scrunchins.  Can be cooked on the bbq and add whatever seasonings you like.