SQUASH FLOWERS

This is the time of year everyone, I mean everyone I know is planting a garden. Two of the reasons are 1. Tomatoes, lots and lots of tomatoes and 2. Squash not just for the zucchini or summer squash BUT for the FLOWERS!!! Fried battered squash flowers are fantastic! Try buying them...if you can find any the cost will range from $.75 to $1.75 each, depending the demand. SO, if you like fried battered squash flowers plant some. Two or 3 plants will be enough. Every morning pick the blossom and keep in airtight bag in refrigerator until you have enough to cook. Here's how I make mine. Everyone has a different recipe. If you have a special recipe, send it to me and I will post it.

Ingredients:
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 c milk
2 dozen squash flowers
1/2 c canola oil
1 tbs flour
1 egg
Salt & Pepper

Directions:

Clean the flowers removing the stem and wash them. Place on a paper towel to dry.

Blend milk, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt & pepper with a fork; beat the batter until smooth.

Place flattened flower in batter, stir carefully. Allow 10 minutes of soaking time.

Heat Oil in a cast iron skillet until hot (you can use a regular fry pan if you don't have a cast iron one)
Fry batter coated flowers until golden; turn once, drain on paper towels, place on a plate and garnish if you wish.

EJOY