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Be sure to choose pesticide-free blossoms specifically grown for use as food. Use to make teas as well as flavoring for punch, cake, preserves, centerpieces using edible flowers. jams and jellies. Use as a colorful garnish on salads. Flowers appeal to far more than the eye; they get your taste buds going, too. Edible flowers all have unique flavors. The most commonly available edible flower, nasturtiums, has a bright peppery flavor. Borage flowers have a hint of cucumber (its tiny yellow blossom is also edible). Johnny-jump-ups have a wintergreen-mint flavor. Roses and violets have a sweet taste that is perfect for desserts. Zucchini Blossoms lend their unique flavor to this delicious Zucchini Blossom Frittata. Some other popular edible flowers and their flavors are: Begonia: Lemony and crisp Carnation: Spicy Chive Blossom: Mild chive Chrysanthemum: Bitter to very bitter Daylily: Crisp and sweet English Daisy: Grassy and tangy Geranium: Vary greatly according to variety Impatiens: Very bland Marigold: Spicy Orchids: Warm and peppery Primrose: Sweet Squash Blossom: Sweet Tulip: Crisp and cucumber-like Violet: Sweet Some of the more common Edible Flowers in your garden: Apple Blossom, Bachelor Buttons, Basil, Bee Balm, Borage, Calendula, Chamomile, Chickory, Chives,Chrysanthemum, Coriander, Dandelion, Daylily, Dianthus, Dill, Elderberry, English Daisy, Fennel, Garlic, Hibiscus, Holly Hock, Honey Suckle, Jasmine, Johnny Jump Up, Lavendar, Lemon Blossom, Lilac, Linden, Marjoram, Mint, Mustard, Nasturium, Oregano, Okra, Onion, Orange Blossom, Pansy, Pineapple Sage, Radish, Red Clover, Red Bud, Rose, Rosemary, Rose of Sharon, Safflower, Sage, Scented Geranium, Snapdragon, Squash Blossom, Sunflower, Sweet William, Thyme, Tuberose Begonia Tulip, Violet, Winter Savory, Yucca When buying edible flowers, look for flowers that have recently opened and do not have any holes or spots. Before using any edible flowers, wash them gently in cold water. After washing, refresh them by placing them in a bowl of ice water for about one minute. Drain on a clean white cloth or on white paper towels. You may also want to taste a petal or two to familiarize yourself with the flavor.

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Grill Pork With Rosemary and Lavender

Posted by ~Rita~

Tender Grilled Pork seasoned with garlic and herbs. Great on chicken. MORE»

Recipe #155380

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Potatoes Seasoned With Lavender and Rosemary.

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This potato lavender water would be great to make bread with if you're a baker. Use any small fingerling, or new red or white potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #155381

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Lavender Salad Dressing

(7 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Pour this on a fresh picked bed of baby greens like arugula. Top with some rich creamy cheese like a warmed blue. Then top it with some toasted pine nuts! Yummy!! MORE»

Recipe #63379

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Lavender Cookies

(7 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Soothing cookies! MORE»

Recipe #63381

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Lavender Pound Cake

(4 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

You can ice with my recipe for lavender icing! You all have just got to grow lavender! This is a cake that is on the dry side but very good if you want go ahead and pour some of this (OPTIONAL)syrup on it Moisten & Flavor the Cake With This... MORE»

Recipe #63384

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Lavender, Rose Icing

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Use to Drizzle down a cake or cookies. The cook time is the infusing time. This is great on cookies for ones that are ill. Because lavender is known for it's relaxing quality! Your choice to sift out the flowers or leave them in. You can top the... MORE»

Recipe #65210

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Pink Grapefruit Sorbet With Lavender!

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

A refreshing end to any meal. Or use to refresh the palate in between courses. MORE»

Recipe #83190

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Lavender Sugar With Vanilla

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This is wonderful just to open and sniff! I made four jars one with lavender and sugar put into my vita mix to make into lavender powdered sugar(Which is nice if you don't want lavender buds in your baking. Or to add to a cup of comforting tea),... MORE»

Recipe #101039

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Lavender Jelly With Chamomile

(4 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

What a beautiful gift! Having trouble sleeping give this a try. Add to sauce, salad dressing, glaze a chicken or salmon, top a fruit tart, or spread on a scone for a delicate sweet flavor. MORE»

Recipe #101138

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Lavender Vanilla Crème Chantilly

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Cream can top cake, ice cream hot chocolate or eat alone. For Lavender Sugar With Vanilla Please go take a look at the Lavender Sugar With Vanilla for pictures. MORE»

Recipe #114782

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Lavender Flavored Vodka

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use this to make a nice relaxing martini. You can use different flower like rose, carnation, and mint. If you are using dried be sure to use a third of the amount! MORE»

Recipe #123614

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Lavender or Rose Syrup

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Can be added to sparkling water, champagne or a punch for a delicious beverage. Or poured over fruit, pound cake or pancakes. add powdered sugar for a nice glaze over cookies or cakes. Bottled to give as beautiful gifts. MORE»

Recipe #123616

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Roasted Asparagus With Lavender, Lemon and Garlic

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Asparagus with a hit of lavender and yummy garlic. MORE»

Recipe #155205

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Roasted Pork Loin With Rosemary , Lavender and Garlic

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Beautifully scented lean pork loin is low fat tasty from the rosemary, lavender and garlic. MORE»

Recipe #155217

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Lavender Mint Tea Hot or Iced for 2

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Soothing Lavender is a herb that has calming effects that helps relieve stress, fatigue, headache and insomnia. Drink a cup of Lavender tea before bed is known to promote restful sleep. MORE»

Recipe #155362

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Roasted Cauliflower, Lavender, Rosemary and Garlic

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Heavenly scented cauliflower thats tender and crisp! The picture is purple cauliflower. No color adding! Fun for Halloween. MORE»

Recipe #155366

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Lavender or Rosemary Cleansing Lotion

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

A cleansing lotion to sweeten and soften bathwater and use as a hair rinse after shampooing. Using both flowers and leaves will work. MORE»

Recipe #167604

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Lavender Fudge

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Chocolate is soothing then you add lavender and you're in Heaven. MORE»

Recipe #172465

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Lavender and Honey Salad Dressing

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Store in in the fridge for up to 1 week. A nice marinade for fish or chicken. MORE»

Recipe #173248

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Honeyed Figs With Sweet Red Wine and Lavender Jam

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This can be spread on you favorite bread/ toast! It is a thinner jam which makes it great to glaze a chicken, duck, pork roast at the end of cooking. Or to serve as a condiment with it. MORE»

Recipe #256700

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