Zucchini flowers - not just pretty

Tightwad adores zucchini flowers... they aren't just pretty, they are edible! The zucchini is an immature fruit, being the swollen ovary of the female zucchini flower. This recipe roundup illustrates that if you can get hold of some zucchini blossoms, pairing them with risotto and something else tasty will get you a homerun, every time.

Jackie stuffed zucchini flowers with risotto Savour Fare fried zucchini flowers Taste Buddies stuffed zucchini blossoms with feta and risotto Wolfgang Puck stuffed zucchini flower tempura Food Network ricotta stuffed zucchini flowers with roasted pepper pesto Javier Codina zucchini flowers stuffed with chestnut mushrooms and salmon mousse Mirna squash blossom quesadillas

Do you have a recipe for zucchini blossoms?