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Marinated Violet and Mustard Greens Salad

Some salads are quick toss-and-serve. Others ask you to let them sit a while so the flavors settle in and the greens soften just enough to welcome every bite. This one belongs to the second camp. It’s built for the garden forager — mustard greens for a little peppery kick, violet leaves for their quiet […]

Wild Warm-Weather Cowboy Caviar

This bright, no-tomato cowboy caviar blends garden-fresh and foraged ingredients for a summery, nutrient-packed bowl. Wild purslane leaves, mustard greens, and mango bring a beautiful mix of bitter, sweet, and earthy notes—all tied together with the traditional avocado and corn mixture and a generous splash of maple-laced dressing. I only plan menus around what the […]

Green Lentils with Daylily & Mustard Greens

This simple, hearty bowl brings together green lentils, wild-gathered daylily flowers and buds, and a handful of mustard greens from the garden. It’s the kind of meal that whispers: there’s nourishment right outside your door, if you know how to look. Mildly sweet petals melt into the broth while the unopened buds hold a tender […]