Garnish with lime wheels and / or bright, colorful, edible flowers such
as nasturtium, calendula, California poppy, violas, or lavender.
1 9 - oz package Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 8 slices 8 3 - inch triangles thinly sliced watermelon, about 3 / 8 - inch wide, preferably seedless Sliced mint for garnish Baby arugula for garnish Edible flowers, such
as nasturtium, borage, chive, zucchini, dandelion, carnation, basil, thyme, Johnny - jump - ups, marigold, for garnish
Flowers such
as nasturtiums or sunflowers, as well as herbs like lemon balm and basil, are safe for kids to touch, taste, or smell.
Not exact matches
Jerry Traunfeld suggests adding edible
nasturtiums to the mix, not
as a garnish, but
as an integral part of the bean salad.
As you can see in the picture, I served my marinara on top of spaghetti squash, and garnished it with parmesan cheese and
nasturtium flowers.
Locally grown and foraged ingredients sourced from within a 40 - mile radius take center stage
as diners are treated to wild foods such
as ramps and garden
nasturtium.
It was full of formulas for making pickled
nasturtium capers, fruit kimchi, and other unusual dishes,
as well
as alcoholic drinks like chicha, the chewed - corn brew of the Andes, and chang, a mild, homemade rice beer still brewed in Nepal.
First up was a pumpkin soup and roasted ginger soup with cashew cream, dehydrated seed croutons and peppery
nasturtium leaves known for their natural antibiotic properties and high levels of vitamin C, all highly appreciated
as the flu season hits!
capitata), Brussels sprouts, and broccoli (Brassica oleracea),
as well
as other species with great medicinal benefits, like maca (Lepidium meyenii),
nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), and woad (Isatis tinctoria).
It's fun to decorate with edible flowers such
as pansies or
nasturtiums for a touch of whimsy.
Apples Bean or alfalfa sprouts Blackberries Blueberries Cactus fruit Carrots Cherries Cranberries Edible flowers from the garden (organically grown and NOT from a florist) such
as roses,
nasturtiums, day lilies, pansies and snap dragons Green or red bell peppers Kiwi Fruit Mango Melons Papaya Pea pods (flat, NO peas) Peach Pear Pineapple Raspberries Squash Strawberries Pellets
Apple Bean or alfalfa sprouts Blackberries Blueberries Cactus fruit Carrots Cherries Cranberries Edible flowers from the garden (organically grown and NOT from a florist) such
as roses,
nasturtiums, day lilies, pansies and snap dragons Green or red bell peppers Kiwi Fruit Mango Melons Papaya Pea pods (flat, NO peas) Peach Pear Pineapple Raspberries Squash Dried fruit can be used
as well, but since it is so concentrated, use only one third the amount
as fresh.
These plants are distinctive
as the fig's flowers are encapsulated on the inside of its fruit and pollinated by wasps whereas the
nasturtium's feathery flowers of striking color belie its seeming weed like ability to overtake whole hillsides.
Particularly interesting is «
Nasturtium Salad,» by James Rosenquist,
as it is one of the early examples of his foray into experimenting with cross-hatching in the 1980s.
For dog - friendly plants, Iles suggests perennials such
as alyssum, pincushion flowers, bachelor buttons,
nasturtiums, marigolds, calendula and celosia.