Wild food recipes

I really appreciate that Breath of the Wild has such a large amount of food. I also appreciate that the food actually plays a very important role in the game. Often when roaming around, I would find myself snacking on different items in order to make sure I could survive a trial. Buffs could be...Read More »

Easy Dandelion Greens with Garlic Recipe is slightly bitter and just delicious! A quick Italian side dish recipe that is part of the Mediterranean diet.

Green nettle crepes with a nettle and goat cheese filling served with a side of fresh nettles is spring on a plate.

Stinning wild nettles are far more than just weed which needs to be removed. Every spring my kid and I are foraging the forest for the young nettles to make a delcious soup out of them. This is a delish recipe for a creamy wild nettle soup made with garlic and parsley and topped with spicy garlic.

After foraging for chickweed make this super tasty chickweed pesto! Chickweed is a very nutritious wild green and this pesto is a delicious way to enjoy it.

The habit of making a big plate of dandelion fritters in the spring must be left over from my hippie days in college, but it is still a favorite.

Not only do nasturtiums make a colorful and easy addition to any Inland Northwest garden, but all parts of the plant are edible, too. The nasturtium’s round leaves can be baked to create chips that are similar in shape and size to classic potato chips and carry a brittle crunch like seaweed snacks.

Foraging seasonal wild foods is an exciting and nourishing way to celebrate the turnings of the year—one that connects us to our ancestral stories of sustenance. Each season offers something unique, perfectly timed to nourish the cycles of life.

Did you know wild violets are edible, medicinal, and fun to cook with? Check out these 25 creative wild violet recipes!

Soft, buttery roasted cabbage wedges are cooked to golden perfection with a crunchy panko crumb. Serve as a side or a standout centrepiece.