To harness the power of dandelion flowers, pull off the yellow petals and throw them into a salad or make up some dandelion honey, vinegar for dressings,infused oil for skincare, or ahealing skin salve. Or you can just walk around your yard in the morning and chew up some petals as yo...
Thoughdandelion-infused oilcan be used directly on skin, many people prefer to thicken it into a salve that’s both portable and deeply moisturizing. The easy dandelion salve recipe below soothes skin irritations while nourishing dry skin, making it an all-purpose healing balm that’s perfect fo...
To make dandelion infused oil, loosely fill a 1 cup canning jar about 3/4 full with dried dandelion flowers. Fill the jar with olive oil, or the oil of your choice. Place a lid on the jar and allow to infuse for 6 weeks in a dark area. After infusing, remove the flowers by stra...
The infused oil can be used as: First aid– For cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburns, bug bites and other minor skin irritations. Face and lip care– Dandelion oil is becoming more popular in skincare products, and can be used in place of regular olive oil inthis lip balm recipe. It can ...
Dandelion greens can be sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onions, or blanched in boiling water for a few minutes before being added to your favorite recipe. They can also be eaten raw in salads with a simple vinaigrette dressing.
This recipe may contain affiliate links.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Equipment ▢ Half-pint canning jar (8 oz.) ▢ Cooking thermometer Ingredients ▢2Tbsp.dandelion-infused oil,(30 ml) (see page 17 of the book for how to infuse oil) ...
Infused flower oil– Gather flowering heads on a sunny day. Pull flowers from head base and let them wilt in a basket for half a day. This will help to reduce their water content. Place flowers in a glass jar and cover with extra virgin olive oil. Make sure the oil covers the flowers...