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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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Honey Infused With Lavender and Vanilla

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Dip a biscuit into this lovely honey. MORE»

Recipe #257834

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Limoncello Lavender and Vanilla Cream Liqueur

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

I came up with this variation of this limoncello which is lusciously creamy with the essence of vanilla and lavender. After making Kim's Creamy Limoncello. This is to be sipped icy cold on a hot summers day with your eye closed. Relax Ahhhhh! Making... MORE»

Recipe #300047

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Dandelion Pasta

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

Dandelion are a diuretic as parsley is So eat this food sparingly. They are good sources of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and Vitamins A and C. You can store buy or pick your own. Choosing tender leaves in the spring or fall, before the plant has... MORE»

Recipe #90362

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Wilted Dandelion Salad With Feta Cheese

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

A very inexpensive salad. Dandelion leaves, flowers, and roots are all edible if you have an organic yard or store buy! Dandelion is a bitter green. The cheese helps smooth out the bitterness, the honey gives it sweetness and receives saltiness... MORE»

Recipe #90441

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Dandelion Jelly

(8 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This golden clear, delicate tasting jelly. Avoid bitter milk in the flower stems it is UNPLEASANT. Great for gift giving. If you want to add more color add a couple drops of yellow. Lavender Sugar With Vanilla is fabulous in this recipe used as the sugar or... MORE»

Recipe #90601

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Dandelion Casserole

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

It seems like a lot of greens but they cook down to almost nothing.And if you want you can replace the dandelion with spinach. I use hot sausage which gives this a real kick, but if you rather go for mild or just use chopped beef. MORE»

Recipe #90893

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Jasmine, Green Tea, Fresh Lemonade

(9 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This is a soft, aromatic, flavored, jasmine tea with lots of lemons. Made in your 10 cup coffee maker for ease. If use loose jasmine green tea use 6 teaspoons. MORE»

Recipe #177955

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Goddess Tea for Pms or Menopause Symptoms

(5 reviews) Posted by CookbookCarrie

I got this from the Healing Home Spa book by Valerie Gennari Cooksley, R.N. She is a homeopathic/wholistic healer and her book is wonderful. I havent tried this yet, going to get the ingredients next week! Please review if you try, I'm anxious to... MORE»

Recipe #92694

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Bee Balm Tea

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123

From Stop and Eat the Flowers by Rachel Sanfordlyn Shreckengast, this is a nice tea to relax with. The common name, Bee Balm, comes from the folk use of the flowers, pounded into a poultice, to ease the pain of bee stings. Bee balm is a member of... MORE»

Recipe #126171

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Shrimp, Avocado, Almonds, Apple Chips, & Nasturtium Salad

Posted by ~Rita~

Nasturtium has a peppery flavor. You've got creaminess from the avocado, sweetness and saltiness from the nuts and apple chips. You can find Apple chips in bags in your produce section of the market or make them. I have a great recipe for them.... MORE»

Recipe #127691

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Fried Squash Blossoms

(1 reviews) Posted by ellie_

I came across this recipe and thought it sounded like and interesting way to use large squash blossoms if you are lucky enough to have some extras. Recipe source: Coyote Cafe MORE»

Recipe #126613

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Marvelous Melon

(6 reviews) Posted by Sharon123

This is a delightful waker-upper and a great favorite at The Congenial Quail Inn in Tucson Arizona, and so easy! MORE»

Recipe #127682

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Nasturtium Seed Caper Crock

Posted by ~Rita~

For all you caper lovers here's a recipe to give a try. Curing takes 1 month not included in cooking time. Found this at goodcooking sight. MORE»

Recipe #71488

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Red Clover Tea

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123

Red clover is one of God's greatest blessing to man and grows just about everywhere! It is very pleasant to take and a wonderful blood purifier. In Back To Eden, an herbal book, it says it is excellent for cancer of the stomach. Red clover is... MORE»

Recipe #127541

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Coleslaw With Grapes, Crunchy Apple Chips and Almonds

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This is a lite and refreshing NO mayo recipe. This has lots of flavor from the cardamom and a hint of flavor from the lavender. Crunch from the salty almonds and Crunch & sweetness from apples and honey. You can use store bought apple chips... MORE»

Recipe #127427

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Salad Greens With Nasturtium Flowers

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

This would be nice for a bridal shower. I found this on line athttp://www.goodlookingcooking.co.uk/ You can garnish with nuts,seeds or cheese to add some protien. MORE»

Recipe #71487

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Beautiful Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Lennie

This salad is based on one found in The Healing Herbs Cookbook. It is a real show-stopper! Substitute raspberries or sliced strawberries for the blueberries if you wish. MORE»

Recipe #21270

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Fried Golden Needles

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123

Yes, you can eat common daylily flowers! They are delicious. We eat them raw too! Enjoy! You may serve with sauce of your choice. MORE»

Recipe #28457

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Candied Flowers

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~

You will need 1 Thin artist's paintbrush. Make a masterpiece by simply garnishing a plain cake with candies flowers or add these to a cup of tea or a cocktail. They can be stored in an airtight container and put in the freezer for up to a year.... MORE»

Recipe #123612

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Honeysuckle Sore Throat Syrup

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123

This was gotten off a botanical website and submitted by a girl named Deborah. She says this cured her little girl's strep throat when no antibiotics would. I love honeysuckle and it grows profusely here along roadside fences. You can mix flowers... MORE»

Recipe #117217

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