Scape Mashed Potatoes

Those who love garlic can’t get enough and scapes have the added bonus of providing vibrant green colour to any dish. Puree your scapes in a food processor. We’ve added some chopped scapes for crunch. This recipe has been adapted from La Terre Garlic Farm in New York. Experiment with: round white, russet, Yukon gold and even baking potatoes.
  • lb. (1.25 kg.) Potatoes peeled, cut into 1 – inch cubes
  • 1/4 c. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ to 1 cup pureed scapes (garlic flowers)
  • 3 scapes chopped
  • ¼ to ½ cup hot milk, to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation: Add potatoes to large saucepan of salted water. Bring to boil over high heat. Cook until just fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, return to pot, mash.

Meanwhile, in skillet, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add pureed and chopped scapes. Sauté 3 minutes or until fragrant. Stir into potatoes. Add milk to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 6 side servings.

Compliments of Bayview Organic Farm!
 www.bayvieworganicfarm.com