Garlic scapes are the curly green shoots that grow from garlic bulbs and are harvested before they flower in early summer.

Pickling garlic scapes is another way to enjoy their flavor all year round. Simply make a brine with vinegar, water, sugar, ...

Pesto made with other kinds of greens is a fairly popular thing. And one of the best options in a slew of all the vibrant, sometimes stalked ingredients you could choose from is the garlic scape.