Zucchini blossoms | gianna1.com

A beautiful flower growing from the zucchini plant.

Stuffing Zucchini flowers

Try not to crowd them.

Stuffing these beautiful flowers is a delicasy

If you are lucky enough to find these at farmers markets, grab them quick....and make them quick before they wilt.

My dear friend surprised me with them and asked if I would stuff them to have as our appetizer for lunch.

Here's what you need:

7- 10 zucchini flowers, stems removed

Wash gently, removing any little bugs crawling inside.....dry gently.

In a bowl combine:

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

2 TBS milk

1 egg

Whisk the egg till frothy. Add flour, cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside to rest.

In small bowl add:

1/2 cup whole milk ricotta

1/2 cup chopped mozzarella

3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

In large skillet, add about 2 inches of canola oil. Prepare the blossoms.

Open each flower completely. Place one TBS of filling in the base of the flower. Carefully pull the petals together and treat it like you're shampooing your hair into a peak.

Combine the petals to hold the stuffing

Arrange all filled blossoms in a dish. Carefully place in heated oil and fry until they are golden in color, but not burnt.

Enjoy as an appetizer. You can serve with a small dish of marinara sauce for dipping.

The work is worthwhile.

Buon Apettito!

Comments

23.05.2021 21:20

Andy

It was delicious, enjoyed ever bite.

Let's get baking!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

1 whole thin skinned orange, remove the stem and cut in quarters. Keep the skin on the oranges.

In a clean large food processor, add the orange quarters, 1 1/4 cups of sugar, three large eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla, 1 tsp of orange extract, 1 tbsp of Triple Sec liqueur, optional, 2/3 cup vegetable oil.

Pulse all ingredients in the processor and then puree until mixture becomes a batter with specs of orange peel.

Add to the processor:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Process all dry ingredients until they are entirely incorporated into the batter.

Bake in a greased and floured spring pan, using a parchment paper circle on top of the greased bottom.*

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place in the center rack of the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven.

Remove from your oven and let it cool down completely. Dust with powdered sugar or make a drizzle of 1/4 cup powdered sugar and fresh squeezed orange until thick and smooth. Pour onto the cooled fresh orange cake.

Cooking with Love

with Gianna Conte (Jan)