Insect food
Welcome to our collection of edible insect recipes—where sustainable eating meets culinary creativity! Whether you’re curious about trying insects as food for the first time or you’re a seasoned entomophagy enthusiast, this page offers a variety of dishes that showcase just how versatile, nutritious, and tasty insects can be. From cricket protein mains to to mealworm stir-fry and baked goods, these recipes are designed to be easy, delicious, and planet-friendly. Explore the links below and discover how to turn bugs into delicious gourmet bites!
Bug burger
This recipe incorporates either edible mealworms or edible crickets into earthy and delicious patties. Mixing the edible bugs with pulses and fresh herbs, with this recipe you will a lot of protein and flavour to a more traditional bean burger. We recommend cooking these in the oven and using an egg or egg replacement to bind the mix until you have mastered it without.
Edible mealworm fritters
Edible mealworms fritters made from thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced gram flour (chickpea flour) batter, then deep-fried until crispy and golden. Serve these with chutney on a bed of fresh salad.
Edible crickets olive canapés
These elegant but effortless canapés are sure to impress your guests. We found that edible crickets beautifully accompany hummus.
Bug bites
These insect bites are an easy and fun to make appetiser, that can also help make good use of bread you would otherwise throw away. We are combining the crunch of the toasted crostini with an interesting combination of creamed mushrooms and capers.