dandelion leaves – Not Eating Out in New York

30 Sep 2008

Wild Dandelion Turnovers

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegetarian | 14

Guess what? It’s a great time to pick dandelions. No, not to de-weed the lawn, like you were grudgingly made to as a kid to pitch in with household chores. To eat them! Because they’re great right now. Wait for them to grow a few more weeks and they’ll be more brittle and less palatable. And check out this comparison:

22 Apr 2008

Sauteed Carrots, Dandelion Leaves and Violet Leaves with Argan Oil

by Cathy Erway | posted in: gluten-free, Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegan, vegetarian | 21

I can’t think of a better blend of high and low culinary cultures (haute and “not”) than this fragrant late-spring vegetable dish. Nor a better time to cook it than Earth Day. Happy “green” eating, everyone — with maybe a little orange on the side.