Succulent springtime basal leaf stems and roots of Spear Thistle [Cirsium vulgare] are transformed into a simple stroganoff. FULL INSTRUCTIONS

SWEET CHILLI THISTLES

Winter basal rosette leaf ribs of cooked in chilli, tomato and honey.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS

DANDELION & ORANGE CURRY

The bitterness of dandelion leaves and roots can be dealt with in this unusual curried dish. FULL INSTRUCTIONS

NETTLE POLENTA CHIPS

Add chopped nettles to bland polenta and transform into shallow-fried polenta chips. Serve with a sweet and spicy, or even savoury, dip.