This Weeks Produce and Eggs from Feast DownEast

 First thing I made with this basket of goodies was Fried Squash Blossoms:

I didn't take any take pictures as I made the Squash Blossoms since it was my first time working with them I was so involved that I forgot.

I mixed together some ricotta , lemon zest, sea salt , black pepper , mozzarella cheese , Parmesan cheese and a few drops of olive oil.

Then I dusted the blossoms in flour to make  them easier to open without tearing the blossom , I used a mini spoon to scoop out the inside of the blossom and then spooned the cheese mixer into the blossom, twisted he them closed and dredged in flour. Once all blossoms were filled I mixed together ice, water and flour, dipped the blossom in the flour mixer and then dredged in Panko.  Once all blossoms were coated I dropped them in the a cast iron skillet with a few inches of hot oil and turned to brown all sides. They cook very quickly. They were crispy outside and ooey gooey cheese inside

Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini ,

Tomatoes , New Potatoes with Ricotta

Eggplant

Lemon Zest

Lemon Juice

Garlic

Tomato

Zucchini

New Potatoes

Ricotta

Thyme

Basil

Olive Oil

Pink Peppercorn

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

French Bread

Cut Eggplant in Half score flesh and salt eggplant , place in a colander  to drain for 20 mins

Cut zucchini and potatoes  into thin slices ,toss tomatoes, zucchini and potatoes  with minced garlic , thyme , lemon zest, salt and olive oil   Roast in 450 pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 mins until tender

Rinse salt from Eggplant, Pat Dry and Place on baking Sheet top with Garlic , thyme  , Salt and drizzle with Olive Oil Roast at 450 degrees until tender

While Eggplant is roasting Mix Ricotta , Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Salt , crushed Pink Peppercorn , chopped basil and drizzle with Olive oil

Serve with toasted French Bread