JC Growers

06/13/2026

A Beautiful day at the
Champaign County Market!

06/12/2026

Garlic Scape Hummus (No Tahini)
Available to sample tomorrow at the
Champaign County Farmer Market!

Ingredients
1 15.5- ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
½ cup thinly sliced garlic scapes OR 4 medium garlic cloves chopped

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoons fine sea salt
½ teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender, with the liquids on the bottom.

Blend until completely smooth.
If you like, you can dress it up for a party by swirling it with the back of a spoon and garnishing with some olive oil, flaky sea salt, paprika, and thinly sliced scapes (or herbs of your choice).
Notes
With the full amount of lemon juice, this recipe is very tangy. We love it that way, but you can halve the lemon juice if you'd prefer less.
Here's the high-speed blender we use.
If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can make this recipe in a food processor — but the result won't be as light and creamy.

Hummus keeps tightly sealed in the fridge for a week.

06/12/2026

How to make The Wizards Garlic Scape Green Beans:
Instructions:
1 lb. Garlic Scapes cleaned and cut into 2–3-inch pieces
6 cups of water
1 cube of Knorr Chicken Bouillon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook Time approximately 20 minutes
Optional Additions: Onion, Asparagus, Potatoes, Ham

Samples available at the Champaign County Farmer Market
Come check out the best that local has to offer!

06/11/2026

When you’re in town for second Saturday and JC Growers gourmet garlic scape presentation this weekend at the Champaign County Farmer Market stop in at In Good Taste Market for the absolute best in local, featuring local products!

This week’s To-Go Menu is here — available TOMORROW! 🙌
Homemade meals, zero stress. Let us handle dinner (or lunch) so your life feels just a little easier.

🍚 Mongolian Beef & Rice
Tender beef in a savory-sweet sauce, served over fluffy rice. Comforting, bold, and seriously satisfying.

🧄 Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin & Scalloped Potatoes
Juicy pork glazed with honey garlic flavor, paired with rich scalloped potatoes — made extra special with garlic products from JC Growers.

🍋 Lemon Pecorino Chicken with Roasted New Potatoes
Bright, citrusy chicken finished with nutty pecorino, served alongside perfectly roasted new potatoes.

06/11/2026

Two of the Wizards recipes that will be available to sample this Saturday at the Champaign County Farmer Market!
Garlic Scape Pesto and Pesto Cream Cheese Dip.

06/11/2026

How to Make Garlic Scape Compound Butter

1. Set out your butter at room temperature until completely soft.

2. Rinse and dry your garlic scapes. Then, place 2–3-inch pieces directly into a food processor, mini chopper or mince by hand.

3. Pulse the scapes until they are small pieces. It may take a moment; keep going.

4. Add the garlic scapes to the bowl of your stand mixer or bowl.

5. Using a paddle attachment, run the mixer on low to fully integrate the scapes.

6. If you’re using unsalted butter, add 1/2 tsp sea salt while the butter is mixing. If you’re using salted butter, skip this step

7. Once the butter is fully mixed, place it on a wax paper or parchment. Carefully tuck the edge closest to you over the log. Roll the log of butter up until you’ve used the whole sheet of parchment paper. Twist the ends of the roll of butter like candy. Follow this step again with the remaining butter.

8. Allow to firm up in the fridge. Eat fresh or store in the freezer in an airtight container like a freezer bag!

06/11/2026

Garlic scapes are the tender, curly shoots of hardneck garlic bulbs. They offer a milder, sweeter garlic flavor than regular cloves and can be prepared just like asparagus. And with asaragus!
Ingredients:
1 bunch of garlic scapes (about 10 to 15 scapes)
1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or grated parmesan cheese or both!
Instructions:
Prep the scapes: Wash and thoroughly dry the scapes. Trim off the tough, pale white bottom stems and the pointy tips (the bulbils). Chop the remaining tender stems into bite-sized pieces (about 2 to 3 inches long).
Season:
Place the chopped scapes in a mixing bowl or a zip-top bag. Drizzle with olive oil, then toss to ensure they are evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the scapes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.Bake: Roast for 15 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the tips turn crispy and the scapes are tender and lightly browned.
Serve:
Finish with a light squeeze of lemon juice or a dusting of parmesan cheese, if desired.

06/07/2026

This Saturday, June 13th, at the Champaign County Farmers Market, JC Growers will be presenting our incredible garlic scapes with samples and recipes for all the ways to use them! And it is Second Saturday in downtown Urbana, plan to attend both of these great local events! So looking forward to it!!!

05/28/2026

For just a moment …
Seasonal eating at its best and saving some for later!

02/11/2026

These people are the real deal!!!