
What to Do With Spring’s Foraged Ingredients in the Hudson Valley
As the buds on the trees turn into fully formed green leaves, it’s safe to say that winter is over and spring is in full swing. Another sign of the season:
As the buds on the trees turn into fully formed green leaves, it’s safe to say that winter is over and spring is in full swing. Another sign of the season:
Vincent Mocarski, Valley Restaurant / Photos by Ethan Harrison Serves 2 Ingredients 1 bunch watercress, washed and dried 2 blood oranges, peeled and sectioned 2 ounces fresh blood orange juice
Makio Idesako, SushiMakio Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 bunch watercress 1/4 cup dashi (bonito fish stock) 1 tablespoon soy sauce or ponzu (citrus soy sauce) 1/2 teaspoon sugar Katsuobushi
John Lekic, Le Express / Photos by Ethan Harrison Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 pound watercress 1/2 cup wild nettles, cleaned 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 chopped
Peter Milano, Dish Bistro / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Ingredients Salad 1 to 2 large bunches of watercress, cleaned, rough stems removed 3 large handfuls of baby spinach 1 small
Vincent Ricciardelli, Harvest / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Serves 4-6 Ingredients Roasted Beets 3 cups kosher salt 5 to 6 medium sized beets 1/4 cup canola oil White Balsamic Vinaigrette
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I’ll always love fall in the Hudson Valley best, but there’s something so special about spring. Budding trees, greenery, a warm breeze here and there, daffodils and tulips…you can’t help getting caught up in it all, buoyed by feelings of expectancy and optimism for a new season and fresh start.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back this October 28 to November 10!