This is a list of edible flowers.
Scientific name | Flavor | Color | Common name |
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Abelmoschus esculentus | Vegetal | Medium-yellow | Okra |
Anthriscus cerefolium | Herbal | White | Chervil |
Asparagus officinalis | Vegetal | Green | Asparagus |
Bellis perennis | Mildly bitter | White | Daisy |
Borago officinalis | Anise | Lilac | Starflower [1] |
Brassica oleracea | Spicy | Green | Cabbage, etc. |
Bauhinia purpurea | Sour | Purple | Purple bauhinia, butterfly tree, orchid tree |
Calendula officinalis | Slightly bitter | Yellow, orange | Marigold |
Centaurea cyanus | Vegetal | White, pink, blue | Cornflower |
Chrysanthemum | Strong | Wide range | Chrysanthemum |
Cichorium intybus | Herbal | Blue | Chicory |
Cucurbita pepo | Vegetal | Yellow | Squash, etc. [2] |
Cymbopetalum costaricense [3] [4] | Spicy | White | |
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum | Spicy | White | Sacred earflower [3] [4] |
Dianthus | Sweet clove | Wide range | Carnation |
Eruca sativa | Spicy | White | Arugula |
Foeniculum vulgare | Mildly anise | Yellow-green | Fennel |
Galium odoratum | Sweet, nutty, vanilla | White | Woodruff, etc. |
Helianthus annuus | Varies | Yellow | Sunflower |
Hemerocallis | Vegetal, sweet | Wide range | Daylily [5] |
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Cranberry-like | Rose, red | Chinese hibiscus |
Lavandula | Sweet, perfumed | Lavender | Lavender, etc. |
Levisticum officinale | Celery | White | Lovage |
Lonicera japonica | Sweet | White to pale yellow | Japanese honeysuckle |
Malus | Floral | White to pink | Apple, etc. |
Matricaria recutita | Sweet apple | White | Camomile |
Mentha | Minty | Purple | Mint, etc. |
Monarda didyma | Minty, sweet, hot | Wide range | Bergamot, etc. |
Musa spp. | Vegetal | White, yellow, pink | Banana blossom |
Ocimum basilicum | Herbal | White, lavender | Basil |
Passiflora | Vegetal | Purple | Passion flower |
Pelargonium | Varies | Wide range | Geranium |
Phaseolus vulgaris | Vegetal | Purple | Common bean |
Phalaenopsis | Watery | Varies | Moth Orchid |
Rosa | Perfumed | Wide range | Rose |
Rosmarinus officinalis | Herbal | Blue | Rosemary |
Salvia elegans | Sweet, fruity | Red | Pineapple sage |
Salvia officinalis | Herbal | Purple-blue | Common sage |
Sambucus canadensis | Sweet | White | American elderberry |
Sesbania grandiflora | Vegetable-like | White | West-Indian pea |
Syringa vulgaris | Varies | Lavender | Lilac |
Tagetes patula | Bitter | Yellow, orange | French marigold |
Tagetes tenuifolia | Spicy, herbal | Yellow | French marigold |
Taraxacum officinale | Sweet, honey-like | Yellow | Common dandelion |
Thymus | Herbal | White | Thyme |
Tilia | Honey-like | White | Linden, etc. |
Trifolium pratense | Sweet | Red | Red clover |
Tropaeolum majus | Spicy, peppery | Wide range | Garden nasturtium, Indian cress, monks cress. |
Tulipa [6] | Vegetal | Wide range | Tulip |
Viola odorata | Sweet, perfumed | Purple, white | Common violet |
Viola tricolor | Wintergreen | Purple and yellow | Heart's ease, etc. |
Viola × wittrockiana | Vegetal | Wide range | Pansy |
Acorn squash, also called pepper squash or Des Moines squash, is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges on its exterior and sweet, yellow-orange flesh inside. Although considered a winter squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as all summer squashes.
Piccalilli, or mustard pickle, is a British interpretation of South Asian pickles, a relish of chopped and pickled vegetables and spices. Regional recipes vary considerably.
Farofa is a type of meal made from toasted cassava. It is eaten mainly in Brazil. It can be found commercially produced and packaged but can also be prepared at home based on family recipes. Most recipes will also contain varying amounts of salt, smoked meat, and spices. The consistency of the mixture ranges from large grains the size of cracked bulgur wheat or couscous down to a table-salt-sized powder. Most farofas have a very smoky and slightly salty taste, by and large used to accentuate the taste of meat, particularly barbecued meat and hearty stews.
Tzimmes, or tsimmes, is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits such as prunes or raisins, often combined with other root vegetables.
In Greek cuisine, saganaki is any one of a variety of dishes prepared in a small frying pan, the best-known being an appetizer of fried cheese. It is commonly flambéed in North America.
The Cobb salad is an American garden salad typically made with chopped salad greens, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, blue cheese and red wine vinaigrette. The ingredients are laid out on a plate in neat rows. It is served as a main course.
Shichi-mi tōgarashi, also known as nana-iro tōgarashi or simply shichimi, is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients. Tōgarashi is the Japanese name for Capsicum annuum peppers, and it is this ingredient that makes shichimi spicy.
A Chicago-style hot dog, Chicago Dog, or Chicago Red Hot is an all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun, originating from the city of Chicago, Illinois. The hot dog is topped with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. The complete assembly of a Chicago hot dog is said to be "dragged through the garden" due to the many toppings. The method for cooking the hot dog itself varies depending on the vendor's preference. Most often they are steamed, water-simmered, or less often grilled over charcoal.
The maître d'hôtel, head waiter, host, waiter captain, or maître d' manages the public part, or "front of the house", of a formal restaurant. The responsibilities of a maître d'hôtel generally include supervising the waiting staff, welcoming guests and assigning tables to them, taking reservations, and ensuring that guests are satisfied.
A hot dog bun is a type of soft bun shaped specifically to contain a hot dog or another type of sausage.
Lawry's is an upscale gourmet restaurant chain specializing in prime rib and the brand name of a seasoned salt blend spun off by the restaurant founders that evolved into a food products company today owned by McCormick & Company.
The jibarito is a sandwich made with flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread, aioli or garlic-flavored mayonnaise, and a filling that typically includes meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato. The original jibarito had a steak filling, and that remains the usual variety, but other ingredients, such as chicken and pork, are common.
An escalope, also scallop in the US, is traditionally a piece of boneless meat that has been thinned out using a mallet or rolling pin or beaten with the handle of a knife, or merely butterflied. The mallet breaks down the fibres in the meat, making it more tender. The meat is then coated and fried. The thinner meat cooks faster with more moisture loss.
Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup, panade, porridge or potage made with bread and vegetables, often from leftovers. There are many variations, but the usual ingredients include leftover bread, cannellini beans, lacinato kale, cabbage and inexpensive vegetables such as carrot, beans, chard, celery, potatoes and onion. It is often baked in a clay pot.
Lekach is a honey-sweetened cake made by Jews, especially for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Known in Hebrew as ugat dvash, the word lekach is Yiddish. Lekach is one of the symbolically significant foods traditionally eaten by Ashkenazi Jews at Rosh Hashanah in hopes of ensuring a sweet New Year.
Aztec influence in Spain can be seen in both the cuisine of Spain and in its architecture.
The Blackhawk was a restaurant in the Chicago Loop from 1920 to 1984. It served a menu of American cuisine, notably prime rib and a signature "spinning salad bowl", and was, in the early part of its history a nationally known entertainment venue for Big Band music. Its legacy continued until 2009 at Don Roth's Blackhawk in Wheeling, Illinois.
Tiradito is a Peruvian dish of raw fish, cut in the shape of sashimi, and of aspect similar to crudo, and carpaccio, in a spicy sauce. It reflects the influence of Japanese immigrants on Peruvian cuisine. Tiradito differs from ceviche in two ways: tiradito is sliced, while ceviche is cubed; and tiradito is sauced immediately before service, hence raw, while ceviche is marinated beforehand, hence "cooked". Some authors also state that tiradito does not contain onions, but this is not universal.
Flavoring of drinking chocolate