[Pandora]

Try making mashed spuds with some celeriac thrown in. mmmm...

Not sure if you've ever tried garlic scapes, but worth a try if you can get your hands on them. I do them several ways, but my favourite is a twist on an old italian recipe (beans in tomato sauce). Instead of flat beans, I use the scapes:

Saute a finely chopped onion and some pancetta in a small amount of olive oil, toss in a small can of roma tomatoes, small can of tomato sauce and 1-2 cups garlic scapes chopped in 1" pieces. Salt, pepper (sometimes a bit of crushed pepper), and herbs to taste. Simmer on med-low 1.5 hours until the scapes are tender. Nice side for prime rib, mashed potatoes, etc.

If anyone else knows good scape or artichoke recipes, pass them along.