Wild Spring Green Pizza- Is this gorgeous or what?!Ĩ. Dandelion Greens with Double Garlic- If it has garlic, you just can’t go wrong. How to Harvest and Preserve Dandelion Roots for Later- Use your dehydrator to enjoy the benefits of dandelions all year long. Dandelion Root Herbal Tea- Roast the roots first to add greater depth of flavorĤ. Dandelion Root Tincture– “Dandelion has been used historically to detoxify the kidneys and liver, reduce swelling, fight skin problems, alleviate digestive discomfort, fight fever, improve vision problems, and prevent diabetes…”ĥ. How to Cook Fresh Dandelion Roots- Cook ’em up and eat ’em like carrots. Dandelion Root Coffee- I’m dying to try this! Although I will admit, my hubby is a bit skeptical. I don’t have to worry about that out here on our homestead, but would definitely think twice before foraging handfuls from your local park or neighbor’s yard.ġ. **My one caveat about dandelion recipes is this: if you do plan to harvest dandelions, be very certain that they have NOT been sprayed with any sort of chemical or herbicide. Not only are dandelions very edible, but they are also incredibly nutritious. So, since changing my mindset a bit, I now get giddy when I see the little yellow blossoms pop up all over my yard. Since my Lamb’s Quarter revelation several years ago, I tend to wholeheartedly agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson’s perspective on weeds: “What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” 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 OVER the yard and pastures. I remember my Dad devoting hours each summer to vigorously spraying them when they would pop up in the yard. Growing up, dandelions were always the enemy…

Oh look a dandelion