

Ratatouille: a cooked melange of summer vegetables that originated in Nice and is popular, in various versions, throughout the Mediterranean countries.

Go directly to recipe Gattina, of Kitchen Unplugged, and who is now living in my other favorite city, Barcelona, has tagged me for the "Four" Meme.

Today's Weekend Herb Blogging is being hosted by 28 cooks (check out her pickled garlic recipe – yum!) I case you haven't figured it out, I have a rather large herb garden – thus the photos on my banner: my herb garden.

Capers, olives and green garlic flavor this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta

Lemon Spinach and Chicken Salad, one of my favorite spring salads, with young spinach and green garlic

Chicken and Asparagus Quiche, with leek, green garlic and a shredded potato crust.

Veal Scallops with Green Garlic and Capers, an easy and elegant skillet main course for spring dinners

Asparagus and Ham Risotto, with Spring Onions, Green Garlic and Fresh Herbs.

Spinach, Mushroom and Garlic Salad, easy salad with just a little 'bite'.

Simple Asparagus and Green Garlic Tarts, made with purchased puff pastry - easy, fun, delicious

Asparagus and Turkey Quiche, with Green Garlic and Spinach, made with a shredded potato crust.

Lemon and Green Garlic Shrimp, with fresh Chives, Marjoram and Snow Peas, served on Basmati Rice

Asparagus and Green Garlic Pastries, made with purchased puff pastry, are an easy yet impressive first course.

Stir-fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Green Garlic on Basmati Rice; a stir-fry for spring

Stir-Fried Lemon Chicken, with Green Garlic and Red Peppers, easy and colorful, for spring

Spaghetti With Asparagus, Green Garlic fresh spring Herbs and Parmesan; and easy, spring side dish or vegetarian main course