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It was the headline that caught my eye: “Woman defies bear with courgette”. You couldn’t make it up, but it got me wondering. Anybody who’s delved into the dark art of vegetable growing will know that ...

Anyone who has ever planted courgettes in the garden or an allotment will know how they can come nonstop at this time of year. The shops, too, are full of them, from the darkest green to the beautiful ...

Show off your Italian cooking skills or create a savoury snack with these simple recipe ideas for this delicious in-season vegetable "Courgette blossoms can be stuffed and fried or they can be simply ...

This soup is quick, fresh and flavoursome and sure to tickle my taste buds, which are somewhat shy when I am low. There is plenty of protein in the peas, while the parsley, lime and courgette all ...

These delicious fritters can also be made with carrots or sweetcorn, or try a mixture, depending on what you've got. They freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. 1 Preheat the oven to 110°C (225°F/gas ...

A super healthy and quick supper. By using a spiraliser, the courgette becomes like spaghetti but with fewer carbs! If you only have large courgettes, cut them in half lengthways and scoop out the ...

Courgettes are perfect for using with a spiralizer to create courgette spaghetti or ‘courgetti’. Unlike standard wheat pasta, you won’t be left feeling bloated and overly full, so you can indulge to ...

After a long day the last thing many of us want is to spend hours in the kitchen – but eating healthy doesn’t have to take a backseat to convenience. Whether you’re craving something fresh, flavourful ...

Each summer, enthusiastic smallholders and kitchen gardeners are left with a glut of courgettes. They thrive with very little attention and seem to produce incredible amounts of squash. All too often ...