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Want to Turn Every Dish Into A Work of Art? These 7 Edible Flowers Can Transform Your Plate
Looking to add a touch of beauty and flavor to your meals? These 7 edible flowers, such as pansies, nasturtiums, and lavender, not only decorate your dishes, but also enhance their flavor and more. They bring unique tastes, vibrant colors, and gourmet flair to salads, desserts, etc. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or elevating everyday cooking, these flowers turn ordinary dishes into stunning creations. Remember to use pesticide-free flowers.
Violas (Pansies):
Violas (Pansies): These flowers are delicate and colorful. Violas are a favorite for decorating cakes, salads, and cocktails. They have a mild and slightly sweet flavor, which helps it to pair perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. And these flowers come in a wide range of vibrant colors, and their vibrant color adds a pop of beauty to any plate, and also make sure before using that they are organically grown and pesticide-free.
Nasturtiums:
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Nasturtiums: These bold and peppery flowers bring both color and spice to the dish. They have bright red, orange and yellow hues which make these flowers more eye-catching and also their taste is similar to arugula. You can use them in salads, on open-faced sandwiches or also for garnishing in soups.
Calendula (Marigold):
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Calendula (Marigold): These flowers are often known as poor man’s saffron. Calendula petals add a warm, golden touch, slightly tangy and peppery flavor to your dish. They can be sprinkled on rice, pasta, and even in scrambled eggs, and their vibrant color brings shine to any dish.
Borage:
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Borage: These flowers are considered a showstopper on any plate due to their star-shaped blue petals. Borage has a refreshing and cucumber-like taste that is perfect for summer dishes and drinks. You can add it to fruits, salads, cocktails, and also chilled soups. And this flower is as cooling to the palate as it seems pretty.
Chive Blossoms:
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Chive Blossoms: This purple, vibrant flower offers a gentle onion-garlic flavor and is also ideal for savory dishes. If scattered over potato salad, pasta, or deviled eggs, they make them look prettier. Their color and taste make them a versatile garnish with an extra kick of flavor.
Lavender:
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Lavender: This flower is known for its calming fragrance. This flower adds a sweet floral note to dishes when used in the right amount or small quantities. Ideal for shortbread, syrups and ice cream, but they can also be used in savory rubs or marinades. Lavender is used both for taste and aroma.
Hibiscus:
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Hibiscus: These vibrant and beautiful flowers are as tasty as they look. Hibiscus is often used in teas, jams, or even syrups. They can also be candied or steeped to create vibrant sauces, and their deep red hue makes a dramatic statement on the plate while offering bold and fruity notes to the dish.
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