Have you ever thought about using flowers in the kitchen? Many of you may have tasted courgette blossoms, fried or stuffed, but there are many tall species of edible flowers. For you to enjoy them, we remind you that the flowers you choose must be spontaneous, or organic, i.e. grown without the aid of pesticides. We present you ten edible flowers, which you can use to enrich your sweet and savory recipes.
Have you ever thought about using flowers in the kitchen? Many of you will have tasted the courgette flowers, fried or stuffed, but there are many high species of edible flowers. For you to enjoy them, we remind you that the flowers you choose must be spontaneous, or biological, that is, grown without the use of pesticides. We introduce you ten edible flowers, which you can use to enrich your sweet and savory recipes.
Index
Begonia
Its petals have a flavor reminiscent of the sour taste of lemon. For this the begonia can become part of the preparation of sorbets, fruit salads and ice cream.
Beautiful by day
The flowers have a characteristic sweet taste and can be eaten raw. Their tuber roots can be eaten after boiling and are similar to potatoes.
Calendula
Can be used as csauce for pasta and risotto. The petals and leaves can enrich soups and minestrone, but also omelettes and salads.
Honeysuckle
The flowers produce a nectar that can be used as a natural sweetener in the preparation of ice cream and sorbets, as if it were a syrup.
Carnations
They are mainly used in the preparation of liqueurs, but also as a condiment for excellent risottos and to garnish biscuits and pastries.
Geraniums
With the petals of the geraniums you can prepare omelettes, parfaits, sorbets, wines, liqueurs, but they are also excellent as an accompaniment to cheeses, such as ricotta and crescenza.
LILLA'
lilac flowers, with their characteristic scent, are used in confectionery to enrich creams with flavor, yogurt, ice creams and pies.
Rosa
rose petals are used for the preparation of jams, syrups, liqueurs and cocktails, but also to enrich salads and in the preparation of risottos and pies.
Dandelion
Its flowers and leaves can be added to salads and risottos. Those who prefer sweet flavors should know that a syrup can be made from dandelions.
Pansy
With violets, ice creams, jellies and jams are prepared. The petals can be candied or added fresh to insalates and fruit salads.
Do you know other flowers that can be eaten?
Marta Albè
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