Courgettes

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

Pearl barley is a great low-effort, high-fibre alternative to arborio rice for a midweek risotto. Ours is packed with seasonal green veg, hazelnuts and a good squeeze of lemon

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

Enjoy this delicious dip served with warm pitta as part of a Middle Eastern feast

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

The perfect recipe for using up a glut of homegrown courgettes; chop and change the herb, depending on what you have available. Add a little chilli with the garlic if you like

Ripe avocado makes a lusciously creamy sauce for pasta in this speedy midweek meal - on the table in 15 minutes