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Fiddlehead is a name referring either to a young fern or to the top part of immature fronds that appear curled. The fiddlehead, or circinate vernation, unrolls as the fern matures and grows due to more growth in the inside of the curl.
The fiddlehead resembles the curled ornamentation (called a scroll) on the end of a stringed instrument, such as a fiddle. It is also called a crozier, after the curved staff used by shepherds and bishops.
The fiddleheads of certain ferns are eaten as a cooked leaf vegetable. The most popular of these are:
- Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum, found worldwide
- Ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, found in northern regions worldwide, and the central/eastern part of North America
- Cinnamon fern or buckhorn fern, Osmunda cinnamomea, found in the Eastern parts of North America
- Royal fern, Osmunda regalis, found worldwide
- Zenmai or flowering fern, Osmunda japonica, found in East Asia
- Vegetable fern, Athyrium esculentum, found throughout Asia and Oceania
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Basic Fern Preparation - Advice on using fiddleheads and other ferns.
Deep-Fry Fiddleheads - Uses metric measurements.
Fern Tips Vinaigrette - A simple recipe.
Fiddlehead and Ham Casserole - Basic dish with a white sauce.
Fiddlehead and Onion Salad - Marinate in French dressing.
Fiddlehead Ferns with Escargot Butter - Includes nutritional information.
Fiddlehead Muffins - Uses metric measurements.
Fiddlehead Puff - Recipe calls for Bisquick baking mix.
Fiddlehead Quiche - Uses Swiss cheese and nutmeg.
Fiddlehead Quiche - Includes bacon and mushrooms.
Fiddlehead Recipes from Earthy Delights - Several recipes using fiddlehead ferns.
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Fiddlehead Salad - Uses frozen fiddleheads. Marinate 4-8 hours.
Fiddlehead Souffle - Basic souffle recipe using fiddlehead ferns.
Fiddleheads - Simple recipe using frozen fiddleheads and lemon juice.
Fiddleheads on Toast - Three variations.
Fiddleheads Steamed in Lemon Oil - Simple recipe from RecipeSource .
Fiddleheads Vinaigrette - Garnish with chopped hard boiled eggs.
Garlic Fiddleheads - Saute steamed fiddleheads in garlic.
Marinated Fiddleheads Salad - Use marinated fiddleheads generously in a salad made of crisp lettuce leaves, sliced ripe tomatoes, and chopped scallions.
Sauteed Fiddleheads with Fresh Herbs - Recipe includes onions and carrots.
Sauteed Fiddleheads with Pancetta - Makes 4 servings.
Stir-Fried Fiddleheads - Uses garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Sweet and Sour Fiddleheads - Uses brown sugar, white vinegar, and lemon juice.
Tetes De Violon a L'ail (Garlic-Flavoured Fiddleheads) - Uses fresh or frozen fiddleheads.
Yankee Fiddlehead Pie - Uses cheddar cheese.
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