New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible
Green peas, morel mushrooms, ramps, asparagus and fiddleheadferns are at their peak.
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Then stick with the surprisingly nutty fiddleheadferns, prepared with black vinegar, Szechuan peppercorn oil, and garlic an instant classic.
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His fricassee of snails contains the spicy Japanese condiment red yuzu kosho, local fiddleheadferns and resinous Greek mastic infused with English peas.