Garlic Spread

This is a basic recipe I play around with, depending on my whims and the season—the two of which are inseparable. I love to make it with ramps or green garlic whenever my garden is so generous. Besides fried vegetables, skordalia can be served with fried mussels or any batter-fried fish. It is also delicious with stuffed chard leaves. Diluted with some white wine or water, it becomes a dressing for steamed broccoli, cauliflower, horta, beets,