Boiled Dandelions Recipe

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   Use the first shoots of the dandelions.

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   They are not fit for food after they blossom, as they then become bitter and stringy.

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   Cut off the roots, pick them over carefully and wash well in several waters; then put them in a saucepan.

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   Cover with boiling water.

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   Add in a teaspoonful of salt and boil one hour.

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   When done, drain and chop fine; then put them in a frying pan, add in a Tbsp.

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   of butter, salt and pepper to taste.

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   Stir till thoroughly heated and serve with egg sauce.

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   Make a cream sauce and when finished add in two hard boiled Large eggs, the whites minced very fine and the yolks pressed through a sieve.

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    Serve with boiled poultry.

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