Give traditional pesto a springtime twist by swapping out basil for ramps. Simply process ramp leaves with pine nuts, olive ...

Ramps are sometimes called wild leeks, wild garlic ... ramps went for $27.99 per pound last season from the specialty food purveyor D’Artagnan. As with all things, only in moderation.

For those of you who might be new to the area, or have traditionally had less adventurous palates, the ramp (Allium tricoccum, also known as ramson, or wild leek) is perhaps Appalachia’s ...