Ingredient
Flavor: Allium heat, garlic-onion mix.
Type
herb
Peak Months
Apr
Season Window
Apr → May
Allium heat, garlic-onion mix.
Grill, pickle bulbs, fold greens into butter.
Wrap in damp towel, refrigerate; use within 3 days.
Phase: Off
Peak: Apr
A guide to foraging and cooking with wild ramps (also known as wild leeks), an early-spring wild edible from the Pacific Northwest.
A creamy potato soup featuring the unique garlicky flavor of springtime ramps, simmered in savory rendered bacon fat.
Pickled ramps, a wild foraged ingredient, using a brine of white wine vinegar, water, sugar, and herbs.
Garlicky ramp bulbs pickled in a spiced vinegar, creating a tangy crunchy condiment.
A versatile ramp compound butter that can be used to elevate a variety of Pacific Northwest dishes, from grilled meats and vegetables to seafood and pasta.
Pickled ramps (wild leeks) with a blend of spices and honey, using either traditional canning or a simple refrigerator method.
This recipe for Wild Leek (Ramp) Saag uses the leaves and bulbs of ramps or wild leeks in a savory, creamy Indian-inspired dish.
A simple, silky pasta dish featuring wild ramps (or spring onions) and topped with a fried egg.
This collection of wild leek recipes showcases the bold, garlicky flavor of this foraged ingredient in a variety of Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes.
A guide to sustainably harvesting wild leeks (ramps), including tips for preserving and cooking the versatile spring ingredient.
A guide to sustainably harvesting and cooking wild ramps (leeks), one of the most delicious and aromatic spring wild edibles.
A collection of recipes showcasing the vibrant, garlicky flavor of wild ramps, a beloved spring ingredient in the Pacific Northwest often featured on high-end restaurant menus.
A simple and delicious spring dish featuring sautéed wild ramps, a Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredient with a mild, garlicky-onion flavor.
Ramps, a wild onion with a garlicky and pungent flavor, can be used in a variety of dishes like soups, tacos, eggs, and pasta.
This recipe features ramp powder, a versatile seasoning made from the wild leek, a seasonal ingredient found in the Pacific Northwest. The powder can be used in a variety of dishes to add a bold, garlicky flavor.
This recipe for braising ramps (wild leeks) in olive oil provides a versatile method for incorporating the unique, seasonal ingredient into a variety of pasta dishes and improvisational cooking.
Recipes and techniques for cooking with ramps and wild leeks, including compound butter, oils, pesto, and pickles.
