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Post by ecgreen on Apr 14, 2009 17:14:41 GMT -5
Dandelions are coming into season! Lets share some recipes. All I ever do is boil the leaves and roots add butter and salt and eat. Anyone got anything more complicated?
Sean
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Woj
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Post by Woj on Apr 14, 2009 22:13:13 GMT -5
My grandfather used to make dandelion wine. This recipe that I found from www.winemaking.jackkeller.net/dandelio.asp is similar to his recipe. 3 qts dandelion flowers 1 lb golden raisins 1 gallon water 3 lbs granulated sugar 2 lemons 1 orange yeast and nutrient We used to just eat them raw too with a little balsamic vinegar olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper
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Post by ecgreen on Apr 15, 2009 11:13:55 GMT -5
For reference, here are some I found on the internet:
Fried Dandelion Blossoms
* new blossoms on short stems * 1 c. milk * 1/2 tsp. salt * hot cooking oil * 1 egg * 1 c. flour * pinch of pepper
1. Pick new dandelion blossoms, those on short stems, and rinse well in cool, lightly salted water. 2. Cut off the stem ends close to the flower heads, leaving only enough to hold the petals together, because the stems and greenery are bitter. 3. Roll the dandelion flowers in paper towels to blot up the excess moisture, then dip each one in a batter made of 1 egg, beaten, with 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. 4. Drop the batter-coated blossoms into deep hot fat (375 degrees) and fry until lightly browned. 5. Drain on absorbent paper; 6. Sprinkle with more salt, if needed, and serve at once as a hot hors d'oeuvre.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dandelion Soup
* 2 qt. dandelion greens, loosely packed * 2 qt. chicken soup (any kind) * 1 lb. ground beef * 1 egg * 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs * 2 Tbsp. minced parsley * 1 Tbsp. minced onions * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1/8 tsp. pepper * dash of nutmeg * 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese * 2 Tbsp. sour cream
1. Bring chicken soup to a boil. 2. Add dandelions. 3. Cook gently. 4. Rice or fine noodles can be added (1/2 cup rice or 1 cup noodles). 5. Make tiny meat balls out of remaining ingredients. 6. When greens are tender, add meatballs and cook gently 10 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
Serve hot with crusty French bread
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* 1 qt. dandelion flowers * 1 qt. water * 1 tsp. lemon juice * 1 box Sure-Jell
1. Cook together for 3 minutes the flowers and water. 2. Strain and save juice. 3. Follow directions on Sure-Jell box using dandelion water. 4. Bring to a boil, then add 4 1/2 cups sugar and lemon juice.
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