Seared Scallops, Crispy Country Ham, Crowder Peas with Roasted Romesco Sauce

I get ideas for meals from a lot of places. This one was very typical. I get email with updated menus from a local restaurant we like. This particular email from Northampton Wines and Cafe had a unique sounding dish. Two Massachusetts Scallops, Romesco Sauce, Spinach Spaetzle, Buttered Shallots, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, Crispy Prosciutto My…

Flank steak, roasted duck fat fingerling potatoes, wilted ramps with pancetta, red wine and balsamic vinegar pan sauce

This was all about the ramps. Yum! If you’ve never had them, they are sort of a cross between green garlic and green onions. The mouth feel is creamy and the flavor is very bold. Ramps are very hard to find and are only available for a short part of the spring. I found mine…