Courgettes

What to look for

Small, young courgettes will have more flavour than larger ones. As courgettes grow bigger, they become more watery and bland. Look for courgettes that feel heavy for their size with shiny, green, unblemished skin. Young courgettes sometimes come with flowers attached. These are great stuffed with ricotta and lemon zest, coated in tempura batter, then deep-fried.