Apart from a great coffee alternative the roots of Dandelion and Chicory may be roasted

 like parsnip and the leaves may be used in salads tossed with olive oil, lightly fried like

 spinach, added to pasta dishes or used as a filling for meat and pastries.

In the Mediterranean the leaves are blanched, then sauteed with garlic and tossed with

 anchovies, olive oil and simmered in the local wine. Yummy!

Roasted chicory can also be added to beers, to make fabulous tasting ales and stouts!

Clover Leaves and flowers may be added to salads raw or

 cooked/steamed/blanched/fried like any other vegetable. The flowers can also be used

 to make a delightful honey.

Carob contains calcium, iron, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, potassium, fiber, and a

 variety of antioxidants, which are also found in tea leaves.  

Carob powder is a healthy alternative to cocoa powder.

  Since carob powder is naturally sweet, there’s no need to add sugar or other

 sweeteners when using it in your favorite recipes.

The roots of chicory & dandelion are a rich probiotic which promote digestion and

 lowering blood sugar levels when taken in the form of tea or coffee and in indigestion

 and acid reflux.

Studies indicate chicory can promote relaxation, lower stress levels and reduce heart

 and hormonal imbalances. Its sedative properties may help induce sleep and resolve

insomnia.

Furthermore root extracts from chicory aid in toxins removal from kidneys and increase

 the body's calcium absorption ability which helps improve bone

 density.