Browse Species & Recipes
Entries follow the format “Common name (Scientific name) – Recipes”
American bullfrog(Lithobates catesbeianus or Rana catesbeianus) – Frog leg piccata
Asian Carp (Hypopthalmichthys nobilis and H. molitrix) –
Autumn olive(Elaeagnus umbellate) – Autumn olive jam
Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) –
Chinese Mysterysnail(Cipangopaludina chinensis) – Mysterysnail Fettuccine; Mysterysnail Ceviche
Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) –
Field Mustard (Brassica rapa) –
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) – Goldenrod Bruschetta; Strawberry-Goldenrod Pesto; Goldenrod Cornbread
Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) – Cooking with Earthworms; Deep-Fried Earthworm
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) –
European Rabbit(Oryctolagus cuniculus) – Oven-roasted Rabbit; Simple Rabbit Stew; Rabbit Stew with Mushrooms
Feral Pig(Sus scrofa) – Hainds’ Roast; Pulled feral pork sandwiches
Garlic Mustard(Alliaria petiolata) – Testing the bits; Garlic mustard and artichoke dip; Ma-po Garlic Mustard and Tofu; Garlic Mustard Ice Cream; Garlic Mustard Salad; Garlic Mustard Frittata; Garlic Mustard Pepper Relleno
Himalayan Blackberries (Rubus armeniacus) – Blackberry smoothie; Blackberry custard pie
Japanese Honeysuckle(Lonicera japonica) – Honeysuckle simple syrup; Lime honeysuckler; Lazy Loni; Hummingbird Fizz
Kudzu(Pueraria Montana) –
Lesser Burdock(Arctium minus) – Burdock Chips
Lionfish(Pterois volitans/miles) –
Louisiana Crayfish(Procambarus clarkii) – Cajun and Swedish Style Crayfish Boils; Crayfish-Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Northern Snakehead(Channa argus) –
Nutria (Myocastor coypus) –
Oneseed hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) –
Phragmites(Phragmites australis) – Phragmites “Cossack asparagus”
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) – Spicy Purslane Stir-fry; Cool Cucumber Purslane Salad; Purslane Relish
Queen Anne’s Lace(Daucus carota) –
Rusty Crayfish(Orconectes rusticus) – Cajun and Swedish Style Crayfish Boils; Crayfish-Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Signal Crayfish(Pacifasticus leniusculus) – Lake Tahoe Crayfish Boil
Salmon(Oncorhynchus spp) – Spicy Salmon Tacos
Tilapia(Oreochromis spp) – Beer-battered Tilapia; Almond Tilapia; Pan Fried Tilapia
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) –
White Mulberry(Morus alba) – White Mulberry Harvest
Wild Turkey(Meleagris gallopavo) – Rosemary Rubbed Turkey
May 27th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Any plans for stinkbugs? They are in full seaon at my field site.
May 27th, 2011 at 8:16 am
Do you mean BMSB? Actually, yes, but we don’t have any around here, yet. Where is your field site?
June 30th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Not sure how you developed this list, but salmon are not invasive here in northerne california, rather they are endangered of extinction. as such, this list worries me with its inclusion of salmon. people should be reducing their intake, not increasing it! What region in thecworld is this list for?
June 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Yes, that’s true, but there are many regions of the world where farmed Atlantic Salmon have escaped into the Pacific Ocean and are harming native Pacific salmon populations. Every “invasive” species is native somewhere in the world, and we always encourage people to know where their food is coming from.
July 20th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Not sure if you folks are familiar with this, but here in the South, one of our delicacies is Kudzu Jelly (http://www.food.com/recipe/kudzu-blossom-jelly-94579). You can pick it up at the little gas stations and shops all through Georgia and rural North and South Carolina. Best way to combat kudzu is to eat it!
July 26th, 2011 at 9:22 am
I would definitely include kudzu for us Southerners. The leaves can be eaten like spinach, the young tender shoots can be used like asparagus, the roots can be eaten like parsnips or potatoes, and the flowers are great added to lemonade or tea. Extremely versatile plant, and here in Louisiana, extremely invasive and widespread.
July 26th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Thanks for the suggestions- keep them coming! We always try our recipes before posting them, and we haven’t taken a kudzu road trip yet, so that’s why it hasn’t made our list so far. We’re looking forward to trying it soon!
August 9th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Don’t forget those nice juicy Canada geese and whitetail deer. Yum.
December 19th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
poke weed (Phytolacca Americana L.) is a recent invader to my area that has been expanding rapidly. it has become a major problem in the watershed. although it is Poisonous when eaten raw, apparently it was a common dish on the east coast during the depression. there was even a song writen about it called “poke salad anne”.The poke weed population in the Napa Valley has doubled every year for the last 3 years.
January 30th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Eastern grey squirrel!! Recipes abound. A few on my web site. They are native to East Coast, but very invasive elsewhere.
February 16th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Anyone trying Johnsongrass? It’s EVERYwhere, and the grains can be cooked like any other grain. It’s a sorghum.