I have noticed since our move to the cooler wetter climate of Orange that we have the true dandelions in our lawn - not the more drought tolerant Cats Ear (which is also edible).
With a warm wet season in Orange our lawn, particularly in shading areas become dominated by dandelions this summer. So, just before mowing the lawn we collected a heap of fresh dandelion leaves.....
We washed them and chopped them up and steamed them...
before putting them as a green layer in our vegie lasagna...
which was topped with fresh yellow tomatoes (Diggers seed - Wapsipinicon Peach) from the garden and a little cheese...
What a dish!!!
Only comments from the kids was "can I have more" and that the dandelion leaves were a little bitter. Maybe early season leaves or leaves shaded from the sun before picking would be a little less bitter - but what a great vegetable to collect from our urban garden - I am sure most of you would have it in your yard.
What is your favorite dandelion recipe?
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