15 Ramps Recipes for Pickling, Pesto-ing, and More

When you need ramps recipes, you need them now—there's only a brief window when the wild relative of leeks and onions emerges and starts appearing at local markets. And just as quickly they're gone. So you'd better make a plan, whether it's ramp pesto, pickled ramps, ramp greens cooked into a creamy gratin, or the perfect crispy fritters. Want to go even simpler? You can make a fantastic compound butter with ramps just by blanching cleaned ramps in boiling water, then mixing in a food processor with butter and a pinch of salt. Freeze that concentrated flavor for the future—it's the perfect way to boost the flavor of your vegetables, pasta, or roasted fish. Or, if you don't want to fuss at all, just throw lightly oiled ramps on the grill a few minutes before dinner is ready.

Learn more about ramps here, and find all the recipes you need below.