Asparagus Pesto Penne

One of the first signs of spring is when local asparagus breaks ground. Asparagus Pesto Penne is a light and lemony pasta dish with a simple fresh green pesto made with the asparagus stalks.

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Cornish Pasties

Cornish Pasties are like a hand held version of a meat pie. You can eat them with a knife and fork too but according to the PGI they can only be filled with beef, potato, turnip and onion and the only seasoning can be salt and pepper. They’re then folded into a D shape and baked. The rules are strict, but only if you’re planning to sell them so there’s no need to worry about making them at home.

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Potato Bread

This recipe for Potato Bread was featured in the 2007 edition of Food and Drink Magazine. It’s made with mashed potatoes, grated raw potatoes and loads of roasted garlic. Because this rustic loaf doesn’t have any yeast, it has a denser texture similar to a scone. But don’t be fooled by its simplicity. It’s hearty and delicious.

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Rice and Black Bean Bowl

Serve a Rice and Black Bean Bowl warm or cold, with or without cheese. This colourful and tasty dish is loaded with healthy ingredients with a zesty dressing. It can be personalized to include ingredients you love and what you’ve got on hand. Not a fan of vegetarian dishes? Add some grilled meat. It’s totally up to you.

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Gnocchi

If you’re new to pasta making, Gnocchi would be a great place to start. With no need for special equipment or ingredients, these light and fluffy potato pasta dumplings can be made easily with just a few common ingredients. And since they’re hand rolled, you don’t need a pasta maker.

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