L'Idée a Germé

Lentil Sprout Handroll with Thick Chili Sauce and Pine Nuts

Sprouted Hummus with Lemon Flesh and Roasted Garlic

I think sprouting grains and beans is a great way to keep food tasting fresh and delicious in the winter. It adds a much needed taste of the garden and a sort of "new growth" texture to a seemingly frigid season. Many dishes lend themselves well to the newly developed sweetness of the sprout and they don't have to be raw: the gastronomical applications are endless.