A simple seasonal biscuit celebrating one of spring’s most cheerful wildflowers. Cheryl’s Dandelion Shortbread combines buttery crumbly shortbread with bright dandelion petals and a hint of hazel catkin, creating a delicate floral flavour that’s perfect alongside a cup of tea. A beautiful way to bring the wild harvest into your baking. 🌼🍪✨
Author: wildrootsforaging
Cheryl’s Crispy Sugar Kelp
A simple coastal snack packed with flavour and crunch. These Smoked Sugar Kelp Crisps transform fresh sugar kelp into a crisp, savoury treat seasoned with smoked paprika and sea salt. Easy to make and surprisingly moreish, they’re a delicious introduction to cooking with seaweed and celebrating the abundance of our shores. 🌊✨
Cheryl’s Sugar Kelp Infused Caramel (Set into Candy)
A unique coastal sweet treat that captures the flavour of the shoreline. This Sugar Kelp Infused Caramel combines rich buttery caramel with the delicate sweetness of fresh sugar kelp, creating a beautifully balanced sweet-salty confection. Cut into bite-sized pieces, it’s a delicious way to explore the surprising culinary potential of edible seaweeds. 🌊🍬✨
Cheryl’s Wild Cherry & Seaweed Brownies
Rich, fudgy and packed with unexpected wild flavours, these Wild Cherry, Pepper Dulse & Chocolate Brownies combine dark chocolate and sweet-tart wild cherries with the subtle savoury depth of seaweed. Finished with a sprinkle of pepper dulse and flaky sea salt, they’re a deliciously indulgent treat that brings together woodland and coast in every bite. 🍒🍫🌊
Cheryl’s Baby Potato Seaweed Salad
A fresh and flavourful twist on a classic potato salad, this simple recipe combines tender baby potatoes with creamy yogurt, wild pesto, sea lettuce and pepper dulse. Packed with coastal flavours and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect accompaniment to summer picnics, barbecues and wild food feasts by the sea. 🌿🌊🥔
Cheryl’s Adaptogenic Caramel Chocolate
These rich, chocolate-coated bites combine naturally sweet Medjool dates with almond butter, nettle seeds and optional medicinal mushrooms for a nourishing wild treat. Finished with a scattering of fragrant rose petals, they’re simple to make, packed with flavour and perfect for keeping in the fridge or freezer whenever you need a little indulgence. 🌹🍫✨
Cheryl’s Wild Garlic and Cheddar Quiche
A savoury seasonal bake celebrating one of spring’s most cherished wild foods. Cheryl’s Wild Garlic & Cheddar Quiche combines the fresh, vibrant flavour of wild garlic with mature cheddar in a rich, creamy filling, all encased in crisp pastry. Perfect for picnics, lunches or sharing with friends, it’s a simple recipe that makes the most of the wild garlic season. 🌿🧀
Cheryl’s Coastal Meets Forest Broth
A deeply nourishing broth that brings together the flavours of woodland and shoreline. Earthy wild mushrooms, mineral-rich kelp and aromatic wild greens combine with ginger, turmeric, garlic and miso to create a savoury, umami-rich soup full of depth and character. Warming, restorative and packed with wild ingredients, it’s a beautiful celebration of the connection between…
Cheryl’s Wild Garlic, Dandelion & Nettle Pesto
A vibrant spring pesto showcasing three of the season’s most abundant wild foods. Wild garlic brings a fresh garlicky kick, nettles add earthy depth, and dandelion leaves contribute a pleasant bitterness that balances the richness beautifully. Perfect stirred through pasta, spread on sandwiches, dolloped onto soups, or served alongside roasted vegetables and wild food feasts. 🌿✨🧄
Bex’s Kimchi Pain de Mie
A soft and fluffy sourdough milk bread infused with the tangy, savoury flavour of wild kimchi. The richness of yogurt and butter creates a tender crumb, while the fermented kimchi adds depth, character and a subtle warmth. Perfect toasted, paired with soups, or enjoyed alongside your favourite wild food dishes, this loaf is a delicious celebration of the magic of fermentation. 🌿🍞✨