Squash blossoms are a seasonal delicacy and one of the best things to eat during the summer months. The male blossoms are used widely throughout Mexico in a variety of dishes including quesadillas and soups; and in Northern New Mexico, they are primarily stuffed with cheese and batter-fried using cream, such as in this recipe from the Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky cookbook. 

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