Experimenting with food is a unique and exciting experience, both with trying new varieties of fresh produce as well as in preparation. We love to share our favorite recipes with friends, whether you are looking for a new way to prepare an old favorite or trying to figure out what to do with vegetables that you’ve never tried before!

Dandelion greens are a unique and resilient leafy green in terms of their nutrient density and healing aspects (their roots are best known for the latter, but dandelion tea is quite delightful and works towards the same effect). They sometimes get a bad rap for their bitterness and coarse texture, as some peoples’ palettes are used to milder greens such as spinach and other baby greens in general. This recipe is something we stumbled upon a while back when we had an abundance of dandelion greens and inability to fit them all into salads and marinaras! Dandelion greens work great for pesto, because the slight bitterness of the leaves blend with the mild, familiar, and comforting flavor of olive oil and the sharp flavor of the cheese to create a strong, but not overwhelming, delicious treat! Wonderful for dipping or spreading on toast!