Zucchini flowers are an extraordinarily delicate summer treat. We find the male zucchini flowers for a very short period of the summer, so as soon they appear in the markets we are there to have them. They must be bought and eaten in the same day in order to best enjoy their unique fresh flavor.

Zucchini blossoms are wonderful fried and delightful stuffed. They are great as antipasti or as party finger food.

Ingredients (serve 4)

• • 8 Zucchini flowers

  • 4 spoons of all-purpose flour

  • Beer

  • 1 egg

  • Pinch of salt

  • Olive oil

  For stuffing:

  • Provolone cheese OR Mortadella (bologna sausage) OR both, cut into 1cm cubs. Provolone can be replaced with any other piquant cheese.