Dandelion capers

Weeks ago I harvested all the dandelions that lived in our garden. I collected the flowers to make a sweet syrup and the buds to make capers.

Dandelion Capers: Put those dandelions to good use with this dandelion capers recipe. Every part of a dandelion is edible, so why poison them when you can eat them? Yes, those annoying "weeds" are actually a really nutritious herb that can be added to salads, brewed into tea, and in this case, made into faux capers. Better yet... they are free! For this recipe, you're looking for the closed buds.

Next time you reach for capers in a recipe, try dandelion capers instead! Nutritious and delicious and wild!

Accidental Locavore Dandelion Capers

Did you know that every part of the dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) is edible (so long as no dogs have watered it)? Ok, sure, you've ...

Dandelion Capers

Its that time of year when flowers and trees start to bloom. Its also that time when we get to forage and look for nature’s little gems. I have been waiting all year to try out this recipe si…

Adapted from Wildcraft Vita's recipe 1/3 c. dandelion buds (or more or less... it takes a long time to find the perfect low to the ground fully closed buds) 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp salt (plus some for soaking) white vinegar to fill teensy caper-sized jar This is a multi-tasking opportunity. Take your weeding tool of choice and hoik out dandelions from your garden or lawn. Remove the tiny dandelion buds... these are the buds at the base of the plant, not the ones that have started to rise up in…

Weeks ago I harvested all the dandelions that lived in our garden. I collected the flowers to make a sweet syrup and the buds to make capers.

A simple pickle recipe for making dandelion caper pickles. Feel free to cut the recipe in half according to your needs. Yield: 4 pint jars

Capers provide tiny bursts of lemony, briny flavor to dishes such as walleye meunière, pheasant piccata, or, my favorite, simply atop a bagel with lox...

Early spring means plentiful foraging. Dandelions are among the first wild edibles of the season and are easily recognized by the majority of people. The entire plant is edible and has so many uses. Dandelion is incredibly good for you with many health benefits and medicinal uses. Have you ever eaten capers? Capers are pickled …

How to Make Easy and Delicious Dandelion Fritters | Herbal Academy | These dandelion fritters are delicious as a starter, snack, or side, and can be made anytime the flowers are blooming.

Here are 5 wild dandelion recipes that you can make with the wild dandelions that are growing in your yard!

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These recipes are made with weeds that are most definitely not weed, and are sometimes flowers that grow right outside my home and I had no idea I could be putting in my mouth. The more you know!

Early spring means plentiful foraging. Dandelions are among the first wild edibles of the season and are easily recognized by the majority of people. The entire plant is edible and has so many uses. Dandelion is incredibly good for you with many health benefits and medicinal uses. Have you ever eaten capers? Capers are pickled …

Dandelions aren't just weeds: they can also be a delicious addition to your meals! Check out this tasty dandelion recipe and enjoy the benefits of dandelion flowers.

These easy dandelion cupcakes with sunflower seeds are so simple to make. Decorated with a swirl of delicious lemon frosting they make beautiful decoration to your dinning table. #herbalrecipes, #realfood, #cooking with herbs, #natural living & health