The origins of stuffed zucchini flowers, Greece or Turkey?

Stuffed zucchini flowers are a popular dish in both Greek and Turkish cuisine, and it is difficult to determine their exact origins. Some food historians suggest that the dish may have originated in the Ottoman Empire, which included parts of modern-day Greece and Turkey.

In Greek cuisine, stuffed zucchini flowers are known as kolokythoanthoi yemistoi, and they are typically stuffed with a mixture of rice, herbs, and often feta cheese. The dish is a popular meze, or appetizer, and can also be served as a main course.

In Turkish cuisine, stuffed zucchini flowers are called kabak çiçeği dolması, and they are typically filled with a mixture of rice, ground meat, herbs, and spices. The dish is often served as a main course, particularly during the summer months when zucchini flowers are in season.

Both Greek and Turkish stuffed zucchini flowers are delicious, and it's possible that the dish developed independently in both countries. However, the shared history and culinary traditions of the region make it likely that there was some cross-pollination of recipes over time.