Dandelion Tart Recipes

Steps:

• Clean Dandelions under running water and cut at base to free leaves. Boil for 30 minutes or until tender, drain and cool with cold water. Squeeze out all the water.
• In a medium bowl mix eggs, salt, pepper, 1/2 of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of garlic powder.
• Using a 10" non stick frying pan, put in olive oil, place Dandelions in pan and spread out to cover the entire bottom. Using a salt shaker, salt Dandelions lightly, sprinkle 1/2 of leftover cheese and garlic powder on top of Dandelions. Turn on stove to med-high and fry for 1-2 minute Now the tricky part. For safety, put on a oven mitt, Take a dinner plate and place on top of dandelions, remove from stove and flip over the Dandelions onto plate and re-install into frying pan.
• Take mixture and pore on Dandelions starting at the edges and working your way to the center. The "pie" won't be completely covered, that's OK. Let cook for 2-4 minutes, Flip the "pie" over again and top with the remaining ingredients.
• Cut with pizza cutter and serve hot.

Steps:

• When picking dandelions, pinch blossoms off from top of stems. Fill a medium bowl with 4 cups of cool water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Place dandelions in the bowl and push them down into the water several times to clean them. Drain dandelions upside down on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornmeal, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and chile powder. Add thyme, and mix well. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Pour egg mixture into flour and stir until well combined to form a batter.
• Pour 1 inch of oil into a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Gently dip each flower into batter. Carefully place in hot oil; do not crowd. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes, turn, and fry 1 more minute if necessary. Drain on paper towels. Salt lightly. Serve hot as hors d'oeuvres or a side dish.