Pumpkin Flowers

Handle gently as they are very delicate. Store in a breathable container or loosely wrapped in the refrigerator.

Gently rinse and pat dry before using.

Remove the stamen and pistil before cooking, as they can be bitter.

They are excellent stuffed and fried, added to pasta dishes, omelets, or quesadillas.

Their delicate nature means they cook very quickly.

Ricotta cheese

Herbs like chives and parsley

Lemon zest

Garlic

Pasta

Eggs

Corn

Tomatoes

Forgetting to remove the stamen and pistil, which can impart bitterness.

Overcooking them, which can make them mushy and lose their color.

Washing them too roughly, which can damage their delicate petals.