Lavender

This is an intense food experience, not for the bland palates of the world: succulent chicken thighs, artichoke hearts, olive, pepperoncini, and sausage-stuffed cherry peppers!

These muffins are some of the best I've ever tasted. The lavender gives the flavor a slightly fresher taste, bringing out the vibrancy of the blueberries. You've got to try it! Serve warm with soft butter, if desired.

Creamy lemon curd and floral lavender are the perfect match in these tender treats!

Earl Grey tea is steeped with lavender and blended with hot milk and honey for this drink known as a London fog latte.

This recipe was modified from that which I tried at a local restaurant. It was too bitter when I tried it there, so slight modifications were necessary. Hope you all enjoy this recipe.

These lovely old-fashioned scones are very light; they will literally melt in your mouth! The recipe is very versatile. Substitute your favorite flavor of yogurt and add a tablespoon or two of a chopped complementary fruit, raisins, or currants instead of the lavender. Serve with honey, fruit preserves, or if you're lucky enough to be able to get it, clotted cream.

Strong lemony cake to balance the floral notes from dried lavender buds. It's lovely as dessert after a meal or as a tea cake or snack. The lemon glaze is optional.

Chicken with lavender, bacon and cheese. Everyone appreciates lavender for its scent and flowers, but very few people have tasted it. Its unique flavour blends very well with chicken.

Fresh herbs - lavender, rosemary, and thyme - are used to make an oil marinade for pork steaks. Marinate the meat while preheating the grill for a simple and quick meal.

This is a great ice cream without any egg for all goat cheese lovers. Lavender honey adds a special flavor. This is my favorite ice cream!

Lemon cheesecakes with a cracker crumb crust, these mini treats are perfect for bridal showers, brunch or any event that calls for a sweet treat. Made with Stevia In The Raw®, so they have less sugar and calories than traditional recipes.

Lavender lemonade is the beautiful pastel-colored drink you need to serve at every brunch, party, bridal shower, wedding, and any occasion! Made with delicate purple lavender flowers, this slightly sweet and sour lemonade is the drink of the summer! Not only is it super easy to make, it makes any glass-in-hand picture totally Instagram-worthy!

Delicious lemony sugar cookies with aromatic lavender. Brush the tops with egg whites and sprinkle with lavender and white sugar before baking, or just try them dusted with icing sugar once baked.

This is the best gluten-free dessert I have ever made.

Alternative-flour aromatic biscotti. To keep, seal tightly .

Lavender brings some yummy sophistication to the classic Tom Collins. You can make your own Collins mix with soda and lavender simple syrup, or try this quick work-around. The flavor will slowly melt, giving the perfect hint of lavender!

This is a delicate pasta with an amazing taste. The rich nuts accentuate the flavor, as does the chervil without overwhelming it.

I am always looking for ways to add herbs from my small garden to my foods. I was so delighted to find that lavender and mint go well together in this mix. Happy eating!

Spread on toast, crackers, or pita bread.

These are not a traditional cookie. These vegan cookies are great for backpacking and travel very well.

Aromatic, refreshing, quick and very healthy! Not to mention easy too. A side dish that goes with just about any chicken or fish dinner but can also be enjoyed just as a snack. My mother and I came up with this little specialty about a year ago and has become a staple in our meal planning. I get my lavender and fennel from my local health food store. If you don't have grape seed oil you can use olive oil but the grape seed oil is lighter. Also, white wine vinegar works well as a substitute for rice vinegar. If you find the dressing was not enough to saturate all the yam just add more until desired amount and flavor.

Lavender ice cubes are perfect to have on hand whether you're adding it to a mild cocktail, punch, or simply adding flavor to your water.

Vanilla glazed donuts with a hint of lavender, these mini treats are perfect for bridal showers, brunch, or any gathering that calls for a sweet treat.

Depending on what type of culinary lavender you use, 1 teaspoon can already give the jelly a pretty intense flavor, so be careful not to add to much.