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This is an elegant take on flourless chocolate cake, made with earl grey tea, lavender, and flaky sea salt.Get the recipe!
[Photograph: Maria del Mar Sacasa]
We all know the common problem with lavender-flavored sweets: they taste like dish soap, dryer sheets, or an unfortunate perfume. Yet I'm sure you've eaten lavender and enjoyed it—it's one of the key ingredients in the mild, savory blend known as herbs de Provence. On its own, lavender has a distinctive taste that's floral with hints of mint and rosemary (two plants to which it's related) and, used correctly, it makes the perfect flavoring for spring.
Here's what to keep in mind when using lavender:
Want a foolproof recipe to try? Click through the slideshow above or go straight below to see 8 that will have you imagining the purple fields of Provence, not soap, in no time.
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Lavender-Earl Grey Flourless Chocolate Cake
Honey Lavender Mille Crêpes Cake
Crème Fraîche Cupcakes with Provence Lavender Icing
Lemongrass-Lavender White Hot Chocolate
Lavender-Hyssop Ice Cream
Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Blueberry Lavender Jam
Sour Cherry and Lavender Sorbet