These quesadillas are soft inside, lightly toasted outside, and filled with delicate squash blossoms, sweet onion, fragrant epazote, and stretchy Oaxacan cheese. They are quick, comforting, and deeply traditional, with a fresh vegetal flavor balanced by rich melted cheese.

These Roman-style fried zucchini blossoms are feather-light and crackly outside, with a creamy ricotta filling inside. The blossoms stay delicate rather than heavy, and a squeeze of lemon brightens the richness just before serving.