Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2011

These are delish! I have only used the zuchini flowers ...which are THE BEST! ..I stuff mine with Ricotta cheese BEFORE dipping!

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JOY

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Naugatuck, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2011

I used this recipe because I wasn't sure what to do with the pumpkin flowers in my yard. My family had never eaten pumpkin flowers before; the recipe was a huge hit!!! I did add about two tablespoons of breadcrumbs because I didn't have any basil. I also added some extra water to absorb the added breadcrumbs. Remember to remove the stwms and take the center bulb out of the inside of the flower. Loved it!!!

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sunshine

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2011

These were simple quite tasty! A couple points: 1. I ran out of batter about 2/3's of the way through, but I was using quite big blossoms, so I just made a bit more! 2. I would rinse the blossoms well in advance of cooking as regardless of the fact that mine appeared dry, there was some dangerous oil spattering from residual water inside the blossoms. // // // I plan on trying this recipe with a little garlic in the batter and perhaps some cheese sprinkled on top. A dip (like bleu cheese dressing) might be a good option as well. Will keep you posted!

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Prunella

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Reviewed: May 12, 2011

If I could give this 10 stars I would. I made this last night for company as an appetizer, everyone went nuts over it!!! I did have to add just a little x-tra water to thin batter slightly. The only blossoms I had was from my yellow summer crook neck squash, so that's what I used. M'mmmmm Good! They fluffed up so beautiful as they fried, what a wonder site and taste!!!! My grandfather who was born in Northern Italy, I know he's looking down upon me now and is proud of his Bella Mia!! I can't wait to make it again and try some new ideas with stuffing them. I will be picking my blossoms again soon to try this. I can't wait so it'll probably be today! Thank you so much for this recipe.

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BrendaSharon

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Danbury, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Carrabelle, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2010

Yummy! Just needed some salt. My family loved them too!

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Ullman6pk

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2010

Such a great way to get more out of the garden. I used pumpkin and squash blossoms. Also, I subbed goat cheese for the parmesan, and added some chopped jalapeno to give it a little kick. Also, I dredged it in flour, raw egg and panko instead of the batter. They were crispy, gooey, spicy and delicious!

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unsightly

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Joliet, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2010

a great recipe... I've been using a variety of this for years. but use beer instead of water and add paprika to give it a little red tint.

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Stinky Monkey Cooker

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Mahwah, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Oakland, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

These are so yummy!!! I had to add a little extra water as the batter seemed too thick. We dipped them in marinara sauce and my kids all LOVED them!!

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dina

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2009

I grew up eating these too (my dad is Italian) and back then (the 70's) other people thought it was weird. I love them. I think the blossoms are better than the zucchinis!

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Shake-n-Bake

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

Very tasty. I would like to comment that this is the first time I've ever eaten zucchini, yellow squash, and pumpkin blossoms but I know it will not be my last.

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