We love being tasked with making the most of an overzealous garden, and summer squash is typically right up there with the ...

Summer squash, namely zucchini and yellow squash, is very plentiful mid-season. Thankfully, it's a versatile veggie for an ...

Back in the mists of time, in 1999, I appeared on the cooking show Ready, Steady, Cook. When I went for an audition for the programme I was presented with five ingredients and given 20 minutes to cook ...

15:42, Wed, Jun 11, 2025 Updated: 15:42, Wed, Jun 11, 2025 Courgette is a versatile ingredient that can be used in several dishes, from creamy pastas to Mediterranean-inspired traybakes. It’s also one ...

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 ...

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Use frozen zucchini in breads, pancakes, enchiladas, and more.

I slice the courgette and apple as thinly as possible (a commercial slicing machine is ideal for attaining ultra-thin slices). I put the apple slices in water with lemon to prevent them from darkening ...