Courgettes

This quick fish supper is just the ticket for warm summer evenings. Swap the sea bass for salmon fillets if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time accordingly

Sweet, in-season yellow courgettes form the base of this sauce, topped with salty feta, lemon and dill for an easy weeknight meal

An Italian-style green sauce adds zing to this buttery courgette spaghetti. Make a double batch of the salsa verde and store in the fridge for drizzling over eggs, steak, salads and more

A chunky stew just light enough for summer months – don’t forget the crusty bread for mopping up the leftover juices

Use up summer’s plentiful veg in this delicious meat-free lasagne

If you have a garden full of home-grown courgette plants, try this Italian-style number, which is fresh-tasting and satisfying.

This healthier pesto pasta involves roasting and then blitzing courgettes to give you a soft, sauce-like result without the need for lots of oil

Aubergines, courgettes and peppers are stuffed with herbs and fresh pesto in this veggie recipe from chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi. Serve with crusty bread, rice or quinoa on the side

Our vegetarian courgette, feta and mint tart recipe is packed with Greek island-flavours perfect for a summer picnic on the patio