Ingredient Of The Month: Zucchini Flowers

Zucchini Flowers

The beautiful zucchini flowers, which bloom from both male and female zucchini plants, are extremely delicate, lasting only a day or so once picked.  Perhaps inspired by their luck with the squash themselves, Italians soon began cooking with the fiori as well.  The most common Italian preparation of the squash blossom may be the most ideal way to enjoy this summer specialty.  Stuffed with soft cheese {think ricotta or fresh mozzarella} then battered and fried, a delicate platter of crispy-then-soft zucchini blossoms is a thrill to eat. 

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