Zucchini Blossoms

The edible flower on the zucchini plant is delicious raw or cooked. The female zucchini blossom has a thick stem, which is a squash to be. Male blossoms, which produce pollen only, have slender stems. We are sure to pick only the male flowers passing by some so that insects can spread the pollen.

Market Fresh Recipes-using whats available at the market now

TRY: Pasta with zucchini, zucchini blossoms, and caramelized onion
24 zucchini blossoms
2 tbl. unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces penne pasta
4 tbl. olive oil
3 cups 1/4 inch cubed zucchini
1 1/4 pound tomato, seeded, chopped
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup parmesan
1 tbl. chopped Italian parsley