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Maxamillion
6-11-11, 11:07am
I've got an over-abundance of male squash flowers (only one female flower so far, I'm really hoping for more, so I can get some squash). I tried sauteing some of the blossoms today. I wanted to do stuffed blossoms but the flowers are so delicate, they fell apart so easily. I rinsed them and sauteed them in some butter, and added a little salt when they were done. Soooo good. Main drawback (besides them being so delicate), is that a handful or two of blossoms only equals a spoonful or so cooked. But at least I'm able to get some use out of all the male flowers. And they do taste great!

Glo
6-11-11, 12:35pm
I had a friend who dipped them in batter and then fried them. Delicious!

IshbelRobertson
6-11-11, 5:24pm
I do that with courgette blossoms - they are wonderful if you soak them in a tempura batter and then quickly deep-fry.

puglogic
6-11-11, 5:38pm
I do -- fantastic. I like them as much, perhaps more, than the squash themselves!

Sad Eyed Lady
6-11-11, 8:20pm
I haven' t cooked them myself, but have eaten some that were prepared with a cream cheese stuffing, breaded and deep-fried. They were delicious.