Ways to Cook Zucchini Blossoms — Other Than Frying?

Faith Durand
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Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
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Q: This year I am harvesting my first courgettes [zucchini, for all the Americans in the audience! – Ed]. Is there any way of preparing courgette flowers other than deep-frying?

Looking forward to hearing your ideas.

Sent by Gudrun

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Editor: Gudrun, sure! There are lots of ways to use the blossoms. Take a look at this post:

• Five Ways to Eat Squash Blossoms

I especially like this recipe:

• Summer Brunch: Baked Eggs with Zucchini Blossoms

Readers, any good, non-fried ways to use zucchini blossoms?

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