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This week's seasonal living patch-to-plate recipes embrace garlic scapes, the last of the asparagus spears and more strawberry love.  image: https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Baked%20Spinach%20Garlic%20Scape%20Risotto.jpg --- [![Botanical Kitchen](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Botanical-Main-logo.png)](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [RECIPES](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/) - [MEMBERSHIPS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Chef’s Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/patch-to-plate-weekly-menus/) - [Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life/) - [About Memberships](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Free Trial Chefs Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/patch-to-plate/) - [Free Trial Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/whole-plant-life/) - [GIft Chef's Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-patch-to-plate/) - [Gift Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-whole-plant-life/) - [Membership FAQs](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/membership-faqs/) - PROGRAMS - [ABOUT 14 DAY RESET](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-about/) - [Register Chef Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/chefs-table-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Register Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Start Reset](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-start/) - [1:1 Private Consultations](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/functional-nutrition-consultation/) - [ABOUT](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Botanical Kitchen](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Karina Hines](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/) - [Kitchen Journal Blog](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [Project Portfolio](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/project-portfolio/) - [CLASSES + EVENTS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/media-events/) - [SHOP](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Supplements](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Natural Body & Beauty](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-body-and-beauty/) - CONTACT - [Contact us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/) - [Media Kit](https://info.botanicalkitchen.com/mediakit-0) - [References](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/bibliography/) - [Login](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/login) ![basket of veg photo finish](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg "basket of veg photo finish") # BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG - Print ## BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG # Scapes n’ Spears & Berries Authored by: Karina Hines ![](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Baked%20Spinach%20Garlic%20Scape%20Risotto.jpg) This week's seasonal living patch-to-plate recipes embrace garlic scapes, the last of the asparagus spears and more strawberry love. As always, the recipes use anti-inflammatory, whole-food, sensible, affordable ingredients and offer easy ways to help you use food as medicine every day. If you need a little food inspiration with what to eat this week... try these easy healthy seasonal recipes. - DIY a real strawberry kefir smoothie; high in vitamin C + gut-healthy probiotics and sugar-additives-free. - Cook tangy rhubarb with strawberries for a lovely bright compote that is sugar-free. - Savoury protein-rich whole food muffins made with cooked quinoa, asparagus, greens and eggs. - The baked risotto recipe cuts down standing at the stove stirring time and delivers on flavour and texture, giving you a nice light risotto loaded with greens. - Lentil salad is packed with plant-based protein + antioxidants;  swap ingredients for what's in season + what you have. - This curry spice marinade mixes it up a bit and adds some great depth of flavour + anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties from the spices and herbs ~ simple ways to use food as medicine daily!    ## "We focus on "nutritional bang for your bite" to support vibrant health and healing + help communities cook locally grown in-season food ~ recipes to help everybody eat to THRIVE". *Wishing you vibrant health  ~  Chef Karina Hines* OUR FOOD AS MEDICINE RECIPES - ## [![Strawberry Kefir Smoothie in mason jars](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strawberry%20Kefir%20banana%20smoothie.jpg?width=803&height=1004&name=Strawberry%20Kefir%20banana%20smoothie.jpg) Real Strawberry Kefir Smoothie](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/real-strawberry-kefir-smoothie/) - ## [![Strawberry Rhubarb Compote](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strawberry%20Rhubarb%20Compote.jpg?width=1072&height=715&name=Strawberry%20Rhubarb%20Compote.jpg) Strawberry Rhubarb Compote](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/strawberry-rhubarb-compote-sugar-free/) - ## [![Asparagus Quinoa Egg Muffins](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asparagus%20Quinoa%20Egg%20Muffins.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=Asparagus%20Quinoa%20Egg%20Muffins.jpg) Asparagus Quinoa Egg Muffins](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/asparagus-swiss-chard-quinoa-egg-muffins/) - ## [![Baked Spinach Garlic Scape Risotto](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Baked%20Spinach%20Garlic%20Scape%20Risotto.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=Baked%20Spinach%20Garlic%20Scape%20Risotto.jpg) Spinach & Garlic Scape Baked Risotto](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/spinach-garlic-scape-baked-risotto/) - ## [![black lentil pea salad](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/black%20lentil%20pea%20salad.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=black%20lentil%20pea%20salad.jpg) Black Lentil, Pea & Radish Salad](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/black-lentil-pea-radish-salad/) - ## [![Spice Grilled Chicken w Asparagus](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spice%20Grilled%20Chicken%20w%20Asparagus.jpg?width=810&height=1080&name=Spice%20Grilled%20Chicken%20w%20Asparagus.jpg) Curry Spiced Grilled Chicken](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/spicy-roasted-pumpkin-chickpea-salad?1637691791) SHOPPING LIST AT A GLANCE OUR RECIPES USE SIMILAR INGREDIENTS EACH WEEK TO HELP YOU BUILD A WORKING PANTRY I believe shopping & cooking should be sensible + seasonal + healthful + sustainable + fun. Review each Recipe for suggestions | substitutions | swaps | additions.  Choose what you like!!! ### FRUIT & VEG HERBS - Apples - Cranberries - Lemon - Onion - Garlic - Ginger - Pumpkin - Buttercup Squash - Butternut Squash - Celery - Scallion - Celeriac - Fennel - Radishes - Carrots - Kohlrabi - opt - Cabbage - Kale - Bok Choy - Salad Greens - Parsley -   - Rosmeary - Bay Leaves\* -   - Optional herbs: - Cilantro, Chives, Dill, Basil, Thyme ### NUTS & SEEDS & DRIED FRUITS - Sunflower Seeds - Pumpkin Seeds - Chia Seeds - Currants - Dates -   - Freeze-dried Blueberries -   - Walnuts - Pecans - Almonds - Slivered Almonds ### SPICES + OILS + VINEGAR - Olive oil - Coconut OIl - Apple Cider Vinegar -   - Sea Salt + Pepper -   - Mixed herbs, Oregano -   - Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom -   - Cayenne, cumin - Curry Spice\* - Chile powder, Aleppo - Black mustard seeds - optional - Smoked paprika - Granulated garlic ### PANTRY - Maple Syrup - Honey - Tahini -   - Oats - Quinoa - Red Lentils - Chickpeas - Tin Tomatoes - Tomato Paste - Broth | Stock -   - Baking powder - Vanilla - Coconut flakes ### FRIDGE | FREEZER - Yoghurt > you like -   - Apple Cider - sugar-free -   - Eggs -   - Frozen Blueberries PREP AHEAD OPTIONS Real Strawberry Kefir Smoothie Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Asparagus Quinoa Egg Muffins Black Lentil, Pea & Radish Salad Marinate Chicken Karina's tips + Food for thought You can make the [Asparagus Quinoa Muffins](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/asparagus-swiss-chard-quinoa-egg-muffins/) using the [Asparagus Quinoa Risotto](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/asparagus-swiss-chard-quinoa-risotto/) from last week, giving you 2 meals in 1 with very little extra time and effort in the kitchen—great for goodness-on the-go veggie & protein snacks & easy meals.  Double your batch sizes depending on your crowd. - Print ![root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled.jpg "root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled") weekly news ![](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/heart-1.png)letter join patch to PLATE membership [![June 1st 2021](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4492132/bfea87df-b3f1-48c3-9757-21315d42e57a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4492132/bfea87df-b3f1-48c3-9757-21315d42e57a) ![BK logo in white](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/BK%20logo%20in%20white.png "BK logo in white") ### Food is a Powerful Tool in Healthcare Receive our Food as Medicine Newsletter. ### Pages - [Home](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [About Us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Membership Plans](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Recipes](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/) - [Media & Events](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/media-events/) - [Contact Us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [Membership FAQs](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/membership-faqs/) - [References](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/bibliography/) ### Legal - [Terms](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/privacy-policy/) ### Follow Us [![](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/substrack-white-icon.png)](https://substack.com/@karinahinesbotanicalkitchen) Copyright © 2026. 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