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Garlic Scapes

Garlic Scape Info: The immature flower stalks of the garlic plant. These are removed as they develop, so the garlic plant puts all its energy into the garlic bulb rather than flower production. Use them any way you would green onions....only they're better! Add sliced scapes to any stir fry recipe, slice and sprinkle over any pasta, or slice and cook them in almost any sauce recipe. Great in guacamole and fresh salsa, too. Good in salads, on bruschetta, pizza. An excellent addition to stocks....and much Asian cuisine. Store in the fridge in a bag.

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Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Scapes, Chicken with Garlic Scapes and Capers

Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Scapes
2 1/2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces.
2 Tablespoons butter
1-2 Tbsp, olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped scapes
1/4 cup hot milk (or more)
Cook potatoes until very tender. Drain and return to pot. Over medium high heat, melt butter with olive oil in a small skillet. Add scapes and saute about 5 minutes. Add to potatoes and mash. Gradually add milk while stirring. Season with salt and pepper.

Chicken With Garlic Scapes & Capers
2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved
2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 Tbsp. dry white wine
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 chopped garlic scapes
1 Tbsp. drained capers
Between sheets of plastic wrap slightly flatten chicken. In a large heavy skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of butter and the oil over medium high heat. Saute until cooked through. Season with salt & pepper. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm. Pour off fat from skillet and add the remaining butter, the wine, lemon juice, scapes and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in capers and salt & pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serves 4.