Comments on: Flores de Calabaza (aka Squash Blossoms)

By: Jesus Chairez

Jesus Chairez — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:59:15 +0000

I have tried the Flores de Calabaza before in a quesadilla and as a soup. Though I thought they were OK. I used to be clear that I would not try the blossoms again: until I read this post. You have a recipe with pictures that make them look so tasty. Now I will give them another try – at home.

By: Masa Assassin

Masa Assassin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:26:17 +0000

Fantastic! Wonderful Job Thanks for sharing I’m going to have to try this.

By: kim

kim — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:01:53 +0000

the quesadilla recipe looks fine, but I would think that the poblanos added to it overwhelm the delicate flowers. try substituting chopped, seeded tomatoes instead to let the flores come thorugh, and when you put them in the quekas, use a slotted spoon so there is less liquid and you avoid getting the masa/tortilla soggy instead of crisp.

By: Gaby

Gaby — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:46:47 +0000

WOW ! Flores de Calabaza are considered “fancy” by us Mexicans, and you did a great job! It’s impressive =)