If you don’t want to make the vinaigrette then serve this with a really good extra-virgin olive oil on top. It’s also good with ricotta and Parmesan shavings.

If you grow your own courgettes, you have the opportunity to pick them small – barely thicker than your index finger – and eat them raw. You can slice them thinly into tiny coins and marinate them ...

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The cheesy goodness of courgette-stuffed bread, plus wonderfully rich, slow-cooked garlic courgettes with bulgur pilaf From the same family as cucumbers, squashes and melons, courgettes are very ...

Vibrant and versatile, courgettes are a summer staple to be devoured myriad ways. In the realm of vibrant and versatile vegetables, courgettes stand out as culinary chameleons, effortlessly adapting ...

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This simple courgette gratin makes a great side dish as it’s creamy and flavoursome without being too rich. Serve with a salad for a light supper. Each serving provides 273 kcal, 10g protein, 5.5g ...