How to eat dandelions

Growing up, dandelions were always the enemy… I remember my Dad devoting hours each summer to vigorously spraying them when they would pop up in the yard. I also remember how annoyed I was during the first spring after we purchased our homestead when I realized the little yellow buggers were ALL OVE.

Dandelion flowers have many uses! Here are over 50 dandelion recipes for drinks, sweets, savories, bath and body, and remedies.

How to Make Dandelion Tea From Scratch

Cooking with dandelions is an easy and nutritious way to make use of an edible plant you may have growing in your backyard. From flower to root, the entire plant is edible. Dandelion greens are packed with vitamins A and K and can be used raw or cooked. | cooking with dandelions | cooking with dandelion greens | cooking with dandelion flowers | #foragedfoods #wildfood via @rusticwise

People often ask me if dandelion is safe to eat and I tell them "Absolutely"! Dandelion has crazy amounts of nutritional benefits, plus vitamins, minerals and antioxidents! Check out "Is Dandelion Safe to Eat" where I show you what parts of the dandelion can be eaten, recipes and how to forage for it! #dandelion #isdandelionsafetoeat

Before making this dandelion salve, you will first need to make dandelion infused oil. You will also need some kind of jars or tins to keep the finished salves in. This recipe makes about 12 ounces of salve total, or six 2 ounce tins.

Many ways to eat dandelions

Still think dandelions are just backyard weeds? These 10 minute dandelion recipes turn foraged greens into fresh, flavorful dishes that surprise and satisfy! #DandelionRecipes #ForagedFood #WildEdibles #10MinuteMeals #HealthyEating

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.

Dandelions have amazing health benefits, are full of vitamins and minerals and help with things like sluggish digestion. Dandelions are often referred to as a spring tonic, helping your body detoxify after a long winter. Making dandelion tincture is an easy, cost effective way to have the benefits of dandelion with you whenever you need it. Learn just how easy making your own herbal medicine can be.

Sautéed dandelion greens are tender, full of flavor with just a little bitterness. They taste delicious and have more nutrients than kale or spinach.

Dandelion greens are full of vitamins and minerals, magnesium, potassium; iron, vitamins A, B and C and are super nutritive and have more calcium than kale.

Dandelion syrup

Make dandelion tea for a super simple way to access the power of these humble flowers. This healthy tea is the perfect way to enjoy spring!

This bright, flowery lemonade is a welcome change and wonderful spring treat.