It's the best time of year to enjoy fresh flowers, so why not try out some floral recipes too?

<p><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show" target="_blank">Chelsea Flower Show</a> is the garden-lover's event of the year, showcasing the best flowers you're likely to lay your eyes on. And this really is the best time of year to enjoy <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/flowers/pink-isabella/1000000396640" target="_blank">fresh cut flowers</a>, with everything from Peonies to Sweet Peas and Delphiniums coming into season. If you're planning a wedding, party or just a small get together, there are lots of fun ways to incorporate flowers into your menu, whether in a drink, dessert or salad. Here are some ideas...</p><h2>Rose and Rubies Spritz</h2><p>Perfect for toasting a celebration, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roses-and-rubies-spritz" target="_blank">non alchoholic spritz</a> is made using rose petals, sugar and fizzy water, garnished with fresh sprigs of mint.</p><p><img alt="roses_and_rubies_spritz_recipe__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/roses_and_rubies_spritz_recipe__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Carrot and Courgette Floral Flan </h2><p>Rolling ribbons of courgette and carrot into flowers make this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegetarian-floral-flan" target="_blank">simple vegetarian flan</a> something of a showpiece.</p><p><img alt="spiral_flan__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spiral_flan__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Eton Rhubarb Mess with Rose Petals and Pistachios </h2><p>This classic English <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/eton-rhubarb-mess-with-rose-petals" target="_blank">dessert</a> gets an exotic twist, substituting strawberries with rhubarb and flavouring with rose petals. A sprinkling of bright green pistachios adds a bit of crunch.</p><p><img alt="eton_rhubarb_mess__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/eton_rhubarb_mess__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Apple rose tarts</h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/apple-rose-tarts" target="_blank">pretty apple tarts</a> are deceptively simple to put together and will make a lovely dessert served with a dollop of cream.</p><p><img alt="apple_rose_tart__square__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/apple_rose_tart__square__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Elderflower, rose and prosecco jelly</h2><p>A sophisticated recipe that will nicely round off any summer meal, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/elderflower-rose-and-prosecco-jelly" target="_blank">grown up jelly</a> mixes prosecco with elderflower and rose water, so packs in the floral flavours!</p><p><img alt="elderflower_jelly__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/elderflower_jelly__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chocolate-filled rosebud meringues </h2><p>These bite-size <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-filled-rosebud-meringues" target="_blank">mini rose-shaped meringues</a> are perfect passed round at a garden party. </p><p><img alt="swirl-meringue-with-chocolate-ganache__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/swirl-meringue-with-chocolate-ganache__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Flower bowl cake</h2><p>You'll really wow guests at your next party with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/flower-bowl-cake" target="_blank">flower bowl cake</a>, which is made using individual icing-adorned cupcakes (meaning it's easy to serve too!). </p><p><img alt="flower-bowl-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/flower-bowl-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Saffron and rose water flan </h2><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/saffron-rose-water-flan" target="_blank">colourful Middle-Eastern dessert</a> uses a pinch of saffron to add a distinctive flavour and vibrancy, with glossy slices of orange and dried rose petals adding the finishing touches.</p><p><img alt="saffron-rose-water-flan__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/saffron-rose-water-flan__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>If you want to try your hand at making a floral-inspired dish or you just fancy <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/flowers/spray-carnations/910000887939" target="_blank">buying some flowers</a>, shop for what you need at <a href="http://groceries.asda.com" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>.</em></p>

Floral food and drink ideas to celebrate Chelsea Flower Show

By ASDA Admin,24th May 2017

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