Dishing up a little dandelion.

(Photo by M. Adam Kendall.)
Wild flowers and weeds aren’t just a nuisance. They are actually useful as well. They can be used in recipes that both detoxify and invigorate your body. Weeds like chickweed, dandelions, stinging nettle, violets, and wild onion and garlic are all both delicious and nutritious. Read Take a Walk on the Wild Weed Side for more on these wild plants and recipes for dishes like Nettle Tea with Lemon Balm and Mint, Favorite Wilted Greens, Spring Tonic Salsa Verde, Spring Green Soup, Wild Greens Omelet, and Spring Harbinger Salad.
