Topic: dandelion greens

What The #$&! Do I Do With This? 3 Ways To Use Dandelion Greens

It’s farmer’s market season, which, for many of us, means a bounty of fresh, local produce is available just around the corner. But for me, it means that, as I stroll past the booths bursting with color, I’m once again confronted with the embarrassing realization that I don’t know what to do with half of the stuff that’s available. So this year, I’m going to finally figure out all of the intimidating roots, fruits, and greens that I’d previously avoided. This week, I’m learning how to use dandelion greens. More »

Summer Seasonables: Tilapia and Dandelion Green Taco Recipe

Fish tacos conjure images of deep-fried and battered fish filets, and mayonnaise-laden coleslaw, but it doesn’t have to be so: Pan-fried tilapia, wilted dandelion greens, and whole-grain amaranth make a healthy but tasty filling for my version of a fish taco that’s light enough for summer, and tasty enough to stand up to any SoCal taco shop: More »

In Season Now: 4 Unusual (And Nutritious) Greens to Try

It’s hard to build an appetite for warm food in the midst of hot weather, which means salads are an everyday affair for a lot of folks right now, and they will be for the foreseeable future. Yes, adding different fruits, nuts and veggies can keep things interesting for your palate. But you want to go really wild? Try some salad greens you have to forage from your front lawn (or at least hunt and gather from your local farmer’s market). What’s available depends to some extent on where you live, and the time of year, but these four warm-weather salad greens are popular enough that you can probably find them at a local market or grocer. Seek them out to avoid summer salad boredom: More »

How to Cook Raw Food: Moroccan “Braised” Dandelion Greens

This recipe is terrific for spring (if it ever arrives). Dandelion greens are a great cleansing food, especially for the liver. You can buy dandelion greens at many health food stores and farmers’ market, or if you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you can grow your own. The Moroccan spices in this recipe give them tons of flavor — and they have their own health benefits, too. More »