May Veggies and Recipes

Old English Rose in our Garden

May Flowers Despite Few Showers

May is skipping by, and I’ve not yet posted May’s in-season veggies and favorite recipes. I blame both the balmy weather and the intensive gardening projects that seem happen every May. This year has been particularly hot and dry, perfect for planting tomatoes, peppers, and sunflowers. Longer days make it easier to find time to garden, and easier to become overly ambitious in the number of plants to be added to the garden. With weather so beautiful, though, I’m probably not the only one who’s choosing to putter in the yard rather than plan in the kitchen.

Beautiful, Edible Roses

Still, hubby Bruce and I have been saying we’ll plan some menus for more than a week. Our bountiful CSA harvest has filled our fridge with green garlic, lettuce, pak choi and other cooking greens, and strawberries. As creative as Bruce is about making a spontaneous stir-fry, it’s time to do a bit of planning. Even  a spontaneous stir-fry requires plenty of chopping time. Enjoy your month!

Favorite Flowers of May

May Veggies & Fruits

Artichokes
Arugula

Asparagus

Avocados

Beets

Broccoli, Broccolini

Cabbage


Carrots


Dill

Chard


Cilantro


Collards

Fava beans

Green garlic

Greens: bok choy, mei qing choi, tatsoi, mizuna

Kale


Leeks


Lettuce

Mint

Oyster mushrooms (cultivated year round)

Parsley

Radishes (beginning of season)

Spinach

Spring onions

Scallions

Sugar Snap Peas & Young Peas

Turnips

Meyer lemons

Strawberries

I'm a Bit Rose-Crazy

Favorite & New May Recipes

Moroccan Fava Bean Dip

Carrot-Cilantro Soup

Springtime Borscht

Escarole and White Bean Soup with Bacon

Arugula & Strawberry Salad

Strawberry & SpringVeggie Salad

Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Dressing

Marge’s Coleslaw

Quick Ginger Pickled Beets

Fish with Lemon-Dill (or other herb) Sauce

Grilled Sustainable Salmon

Chicken with Green Garlic, Onion (or Leeks) and Tomato

Tagine of Chicken and Fava Beans

Spring Chicken with Peas & Dill, courtesy Jodi’s Kitchen & Home

Baked Chicken with Lemon & Cilantro

Balsamic Grilled Spring Lamb with Mint Sauce or Jelly

Spaghetti and Broccoli

Pasta a l’Olio

From Our Dear Friend Joy

Spring Veggie Stir-fry

Fresh Spring Peas with Mint

Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Sauce

Springtime Veggie Stirfry

Sunshine Golden Beets

Hot Kale Salad with Balsamic & Hot Chili Oil

Honey Kissed Baby Turnips and their Greens

Sauteed Radishes with their Greens

Braised Chard with Leeks

Creamy Lemon Pie

Double Strawberry Muffins

LemonPoppyseed Mini Muffins

SimpleStrawberry Trifle

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Mojito or Nojito
Meyer Lemonade

Hope You Enjoyed the Rose Garden Tour