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Stuffed
Nasturtiums
Nasturtium
flowers have a spicy, peppery flavor, a little like a radish,
only
sweeter and tangier. They are an excellent addition to salads
as is, and
the unopened flower buds are a good substitute for capers
when pickled.
Nasturtium
flowers, about four per person, or whatever is available
1 block of cream cheese, room temperature
1 clove of garlic, minced fine
1/2 T. chives, fresh if you have them
1 T. fresh chopped lemon verbena or lemon balm
(or lemon thyme, lemon
basil, lemon catnip.....etc.)
Make sure
flowers are clean and dry. Pick as close to serving time as
possible,
but definitely the same day. Store in the refrigerator until
ready to
use. Mix cream cheese thoroughly with herbs. Place 1 or 2
teaspoons of
mixture (depending on size of flower) in center of flower.
Pull petals
upwards to cover the cheese as much as possible. Press
lightly into
cheese to stick. Serve.
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