Edible Flowers Add a Taste of Spring to Everything from Yogurt to Beets

Spring has finally arrived in all parts of the country, and with strawberries, peas, and other seasonal ingredients comes an under-utilized one—edible flowers. Flowers don’t just add bright pops of color plates exhausted by all those brown, wintery braise; edible flowers like nasturtium, zucchini, hibiscus, and lavender add peppery, fresh, floral notes to the food they accompany. Try these floral recipes and other ideas below to add some springy brightness to the new season's menu...