Fort Ross Vineyard

Ingredients:

3/4 cup White Asparagus, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup Spring Onions, thin sliced

2 Tbsp Sorrel, rough chopped

2 Tbsp Parsely, rough chopped

1 Tbsp Cilantro, rough chopped

1 Tbsp Basil, rough chopped

1/4 cup Nicoise Olives, rough chopped

1/4 cup  Fish Sauce

1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups Strawberries, thin sliced

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together, except strawberries. Add strawberries when you are ready to serve with your favorite grilled meat or fish.

Ingredients:

3 pounds fava pods (about 2 cups shelled)

6 ounces Pecorino Toscano or other young pecorino cheese

1/4 cup spring onions, thiny sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

3/4 cup extra virign olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dry white wine

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, shell the favas.

2. Drop the beans into the boiling water and blanch until their skins loosen, about 3 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and put them in a large bowl.

3. Cut the pecorino into 1/4" cubes and add it to the bowl with the favas. 

4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Season to taste with salt and serve.