Fried Squash (or Pumpkin) Blossoms (Serves 8)
1 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon ground dried sassafras leaves 3 dozen male* blossoms, picked just before they open ½ cup of oil Garnish; chopped fresh dill weed or mint Blend the milk, egg, flour and seasoning in a bowl with a fork. Beat the batter until smooth. Place the mashed…
Black Walnut and Pumpkin Soup (Serves 4-6)
1 small pumpkin (about 12 inches in diameter) 1 cup of black walnuts, chopped 1 quart water Maple syrup Garnish; roasted pumpkin seeds and chopped walnuts Roast the whole washed pumpkin in a preheated 325 F oven for 1 hour (or until the skin wrinkles and is easily pierced with a sharp stick); remove the…
