Dandelion Special
Dandelion Salad
Fried Dandelions
Dandelion Greens
Sauteed Dandelions



Dandelion Special

5 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
Salt to taste
Young dandelions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 onions, cut up

Fry bacon until crisp. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Combine dandelions
and onions. Pour bacon mixture over dandelions, wilt.




Dandelion Salad

Tender dandelions
Spinach or endive, if desired
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup small cauliflower pieces
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup shredded baby Swiss cheese
1/2 grapefruit, sectioned
Sweet 'n Sour dressing

Clean and wash thoroughly tender dandelions. Fill large salad bowl with
dandelion greens. Add spinach or endive if desired. Add remaining
ingredients, tossing lightly with dressing.




Fried Dandelions

1 lb. dandelions (chicory or escarole can be used)
2 sliced onions
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 Tbsp. oil

Boil the dandelions 5-6 minutes. Wring out to squeeze out all water. Chop
into 1 inch pieces. Fry sliced onions and garlic. Add dandelions. Fry
well. Add salt and lemon. Serve cold.




Dandelion Greens

Dandelions, washed and leaves separated
Water
Salt
Butter
Vinegar if desired

Gather fresh dandelion greens early in the spring before the blossoms open.
They are very bitter if too much matured. Wash well, discarding all damaged
leaves, unopened buds are alright to cook. Cover halfway with water and
cook until tender. Serve hot with butter and salt, vinegar if
desired.


--NOTE:--
Winter cress greens can be substituted for dandelion greens. ALSO: Open
dandelion blossoms can be washed, dipped in a batter and deep fried.




Sauteed Dandelions

Dandelions
2 cloves of garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
5 Tbsp. bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese to taste

Clean and wash dandelions. Cook in boiling water. Cover; cook about 5-7
minutes. Drain and squeeze out water until almost dry. Slice garlic and
brown in olive oil. Add dandelions and saute for about 5 minutes. Add
salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and cheese. Saute for about 10 minutes,
stirring constantly so that they don't burn.


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