Courgettes

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

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

These scones have a luscious creamy cheese topping and are a great way to use up your courgettes

These fritters are as ubiquitous in Greek tavernas as moussaka. Just mix everything together then fry them quickly to a crisp golden brown outside

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