Here in West Virginia, dandelions are a delicacy (I imagine they are everywhere once they've been tasted!). Anyhow, in honor of the season, I thought I'd share a couple of recipes with you that were shared with me for dandelions.
Dandelions
IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, EAT 'EM!
Toss together:
4 cups dandelion greens, cut up
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons minced onion
Fry 3 slices of bacon. Remove bacon slices and add 2 tablespoons of flour to the drippings in the skillet. Stir until browned. Blend in:
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
Add crumbled bacon. Cook 3-5 minutes. Pour over greens; serve immediately.
Dandelion Gravy
THE KIND MOTHER USED TO MAKE
In a frying pan, heat butter or oil and enough flour to make a smooth paste. Brown nicely. Add some cold water, stirring briskly until smooth. Add milk gradually and cook to thicken. Remove from heat and add salt to taste and some vinegar and honey. Pour over prepared chopped fresh young dandelion greens to suit your taste. Add a few hard boiled eggs and onions. Also good for endive.
Eat with potatoes cooked in their jackets.
These are good for supper during a weeknight, or especially on a Saturday evening. Enjoy!
Hugs,
Cynthia Robin
Dandelion Gravy?
Posted by Belle on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 5:02 PM - Link
Those are some really different recipes! I have never heard of dandelion gravy.
It dandelion time here.
Thank you for sharing your recipes!
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Posted by gabbie427 on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:23 AM - Link
Dandelion gravy huh??? I have a ton of these in the yard right now. Even after mowing Saturday, they have popped up! LOL
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