My boyfriend's mother used to make these for their family all the time when the boys were kids. They called them "blooms."

She cooked them up for me one Christmas, and they were amazing!

I'm not sure where to buy the zucchini flowers as she grew them in her own garden. But you can probably find them at farmer's markets. Maybe. I'll try to find out.

INGREDIENTS:
Vegetable oil
2 large egg yolks
1 cup ice water
1 cup flour
12 zucchini flowers with stems
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION

Pour 3 inches of oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

In a deep mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks and pour in the ice water; mix to combine.

Add the flour and continue to mix until the batter is the consistency of heavy cream.

Dip 2 zucchini flowers at a time in the batter to coat completely, letting the excess drip off.

Fry the flowers in the hot oil for 2 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

Drain the fried flowers on a platter lined with paper towels, season with salt and pepper while they are still hot.

Repeat with the remaining zucchini flowers.