I had no idea that on the day my husband, Marvin, walked in from his garden with a handful of the first fava beans of the season, that we would be eating them at almost every meal for a long time. Now ...

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For a visually appealing presentation, top servings with very thin slices of pecorino, an Italian cheese made from sheep’s milk. The aged cheese is firm and dry; the flavor is sharper than Parmesan.

A few weeks ago, a friend gave me some of the first fava beans from his garden. Even though the weather lately has felt dreary and wintry, seeing those favas made me realize that, oh yeah, it’s spring ...

Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange sliced baguette on a cookie sheet,brush with olive oil and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 20 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Remove and discard shells ...