| If you like the taste of spinach, then lamb's quarters will | | | | 6. Lasagna: For those who add spinach to lasagna, |
| rock your taste buds. | | | | lamb's quarters is a real treat. |
| Also known as goose foot, pigweed, wild spinach and | | | | 7. Soufflé: Use lamb's quarters for a |
| officially, Chenopodium album, this abundantly available | | | | memorable dish. |
| plant is nutritious and tasty raw or cooked. Here is a list | | | | 8. Pie: Lamb's quarters makes an excellent |
| of ways to prepare it: | | | | spanakopita or Greek spinach pie. |
| 1.Raw: Chop young leaves or tips of older plants raw in | | | | 9. Bread: Got a favorite spinach bread recipe? Try it |
| summer salad or for taco topping. | | | | with lamb's quarters. |
| 2. Steamed: Eat lamb's quarters plain or with your | | | | 10. Frozen: Plunge leaves into boiling water, one minute |
| favorite dressing. | | | | after water reboils, remove, cool and freeze for later |
| 3. Sautéed: Use olive oil and add onions, garlic | | | | use. |
| or mushrooms. | | | | Like many cultivated vegetables, when lamb's quarters |
| 4. Soup: Pick your favorite hot or cold soup recipe and | | | | is in season, there is more to harvest than most of us |
| substitute lamb's quarters for spinach. | | | | can eat. Be sure freeze some for a wonderful |
| 5. Quiche: Or even an omelet - this is delicious with | | | | reminder of one of summer's best flavors during the |
| eggs and cheese. | | | | cold winter months. |