Courgettes

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

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

This in-season veg pairs wonderfully with creamy burrata and sun-dried toms

This sweet, spiced dressing works wonderfully with courgettes. Try barbecuing the veg for an extra smoky flavour

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

This is a perfect snack to make when you have people over. It can easily be a starter if you serve two each. These are great with an Aperol Spritz aperitif

This summer gnocchi bowl is packed with veggies - and comes in at only 344 calories per serving

This salad is bursting with fresh flavours and is a lovely side for a barbecue

Grilling courgettes gives them a great depth of flavour, especially with this zesty garlic and rosemary marinade