This delicate yellow squash blossom is not only beautiful, it's also edible! The little honeybee nestled deep withing the flower certainly seems to think so too!
The culinary possibilities for this beautiful flower are endless. Squash blossoms are most often stuffed with ricotta, then battered and fried. They can also be added to frittatas, tacos, and pasta dishes.
Using them as a colorful topping will perk up even the simplest of salads or soups!
Squash blossoms aren't just beautiful to look at, they're also high in calcium and iron and especially high in vitamins C and A.