Local Foods, Local Flavors

I was first introduced to this fresh, spicy green condiment at Sangria Grille, a farm-to-table restaurant in Moscow, Idaho. For years, my family and I thought the base of the sauce must be cilantro, so we experimented and made some excellent cilantro-based sauces. Then, one day I was speaking to George Skandalos, co-owner of Sangria, and he said the sauce is made from lettuce! Woohoo! Mystery solved. Here is a simple recipe for Peruvian Aji Verde (green sauce). I can’t

Hummus is one of the most versatile recipes. Traditionally made with garbanzo beans, hummus can also be made with a wide variety of lentils or other beans. This past week, we prepared this Shasta lentil hummus recipe for the Nez Perce HIPT Food Summit in Lapwai, Idaho. Smooth and creamy, this hummus was a hit! Even in the heart of winter, you can find local food on the Palouse. Shasta lentils from the PNW Farmers Co-op, Affinity Farm garlic and carrots from Ronnigers Orga