This week at DOC the early summer flavors are rolling in with strawberries, peas and asparagus on the menu. Try the smoked salmon antipasti with snap peas, fingerling potatoes and watercress; spring lettuces with strawberries and goat cheese; or porchetta di testa with pickled strawberries and arugula. Our primi include asparagus risotto with green garlic and parmesan; and cavatelli with morels and English peas topped with a fresh hen egg. Meat lovers will enjoy a hearty steak served with kale and spring onion agrodolce; and for a lighter dish try the black cod with artichokes, fava beans and radish.

Props to Jobie for his segment on KPTV last week promoting DOC’s participation in the Chef in My Garden series this summer. To view the segment visit KPTV.com and search “Steph Cooks at DOC” or download Jobie’s featured recipe for panzanella with a gorgeous butter-basted duck egg (ciabatta, porcinis, asparagus, eggs, lemon, balsamic, yummmm). For info on Chef in My Garden please visit the Growing Gardens site here.