20 Edible Flower Recipes That Are Colorful and Delicious

For most home cooks, the idea of eating from your garden conjures up images of peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, squash, herbs, and other vegetables picked straight from a backyard bed. But it's not just your vegetable plot that can provide seasonal flavor to your favorite recipes: Edible flowers also add a hint of floral depth to cocktails, fish, salads, and desserts. Garnish entrées, sweets, and drinks with nasturtium, pansies, roses, and other petite and pretty blooms to add an unexpected flavor complement—and create a truly eye-catching presentation.