Courgettes

Courgette and ham gratin

This is a tempting gratin recipe that is great for using up leftover ham or vegetables.

Sausage, courgette and tomato spaghetti

Crispy courgette chips

You may find the humble courgette going up in your estimation when you try this quick and easy snack that also makes a great side dish to grilled sea bass.

Tortellini with lemon and courgette

You can use any filling for this tortellini dish but we found goat's cheese and pesto to be great.

Sun-blush tomato, courgette and Fontina cheese frittata

This quick vegetable frittata is brilliant way to brighten up your life. Superbly satisfying.

Lemon courgettes, feta and watercress salad

The peppery flavour of watercress is ideal for this Greek-inspired salad, which is perfect with roasted new season lamb.

Smoked salmon and courgette omelette

This smoked salmon and courgette omelette is a healthy, simple and light supper.

Courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers

These courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers peppers make for a lovely veggie treat. Ideal with some garlic bread.

Courgette Cake

Courgette what?! This cake recipe is unusual but you'll love the lightness and subtlety of this easy courgette cake.

Courgette, broad bean and pancetta pasta in a cheesy sauce

This indulgent, creamy pasta bake recipe is a real treat. Try the sauce and filling tossed together with spaghetti instead of pasta shells if you prefer.

Courgette, onion and Cheddar tart

This versatile vegetarian tart recipe is perfect for informal entertaining or the family.

Courgette and Taleggio tart with polenta pastry

To make this stunning tart recipe veggie use Somerset Brie for the Taleggio, and pesto for prosciutto.

Courgette, fennel, potato and lemon salad

This zesty salad makes a great dish for a barbecue. If you don’t fancy eating outdoors, it makes a lovely accompaniment to a summer roast.

Warm goat's cheese and courgette salad

Warm goat's cheese, courgette, rocket and toasted pine nuts make a delicious combo in this vegetarian summer salad.

Prawn, courgette and squash pasta

This super-quick pasta recipe is perfect to eat as a light meal on a warm evening. It's healthy too.

Courgette, pepper and mozzarella tart with gremolata

Courgette, pepper and mozzarella tart is an easy, veggie dish that looks gorgeous and will remind you of warmer climes.

Courgette and mushroom cannelloni

Simon Rimmer's scrumptious courgette cannelloni dinner is a great means to get kids to eat veggies.