Garlic scapes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To store garlic scapes in the refrigerator, wrap them loosely in a damp paper towel, and place them in a plastic bag or a container.

• Freezing: To store garlic scapes in the freezer, wash and dry them, and chop them into small pieces. Place them in a freezer bag or a container, and squeeze out as much air as possible. Label and date the bag or container, and freeze for up to 6 months.
• To pickle garlic scapes, wash and trim the garlic scapes, and cut them into lengths that fit your jars. Sterilize some glass jars and lids, and pack the garlic scapes tightly into the jars. In a pot, bring some vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and your choice of spices (such as mustard seeds, peppercorns, bay leaves, dill, etc.) to a boil, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour the hot brine over the garlic scapes, leaving some headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars, and seal them with the lids. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes, and let them cool completely. Sttore the jars in a cool and dark place for at least a month, and refrigerate after opening.
• To dehydrate garlic scapes, wash and trim the garlic scapes, and slice them thinly. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake them in a low oven (about 150°F) for about 2 to 3 hours, or until they are dry and brittle. Alternatively, you can use a dehydrator, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Store the dehydrated garlic scapes in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for up to a year. You can grind them into a powder to use them as a seasoning, or rehydrate them whole in water before using in soups or stif fries.

Garlic scapes are a great to pastas, stir-fries, soups...practically anywhere you want a subtle garlic flavor and more veggies!

• To sauté garlic scapes, heat some oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the garlic scapes. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and browned. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
• To roast garlic scapes, preheat the oven to 375°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the garlic scapes with some oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices, and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until they are soft and caramelized.
• To grill garlic scapes, preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grates. Brush the garlic scapes with some oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices, and grill them for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and tender.
• To steam garlic scapes, bring some water to a boil in a pot, and place a steamer basket over it. Add the garlic scapes to the basket, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5 to 10 minutes, until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
• To blanch garlic scapes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the garlic scapes to the boiling water, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly softened. Transfer them to the ice water to cool them quickly and preserve their color and texture.

• Cheese: Garlic scapes go well with cheese, especially soft and creamy ones like ricotta, goat cheese, cream cheese, or feta. You can spread some cheese on a toast or cracker, and top it with some chopped garlic scapes, or you can make a garlic scape cheese dip by blending some cheese with garlic scapes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Nuts: Garlic scapes can add a crunchy and nutty flavor to nuts, especially almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or pine nuts. You can toast some nuts with garlic scapes, salt, and pepper, and use them as a snack or a salad topping, or you can make a garlic scape pesto by blending some nuts with garlic scapes, basil, parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Eggs: Garlic scapes can enhance the flavor of eggs, whether they are scrambled, fried, poached, or boiled. You can sauté some garlic scapes with some butter, salt, and pepper, and serve them with some eggs, or you can make a garlic scape frittata by whisking some eggs with garlic scapes, cheese, salt, and pepper, and baking them in a skillet.
• Pasta: Garlic scapes can add a fresh and garlicky touch to pasta, whether it is spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or gnocchi. You can toss some cooked pasta with some garlic scapes, olive oil, salt, and pepper, or you can make a garlic scape pasta sauce by sautéing some garlic scapes with some butter, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper, and simmering until thickened.
• Meat: Garlic scapes can enhance the flavor of meat, especially chicken, pork, beef, or lamb. You can marinate some meat with some garlic scapes, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and grill, roast, or bake it, or you can make a garlic scape gravy by deglazing the pan with some broth, garlic scapes, butter, flour, salt, and pepper, and stirring until smooth.