Courgette
Raspberry, Chocolate & Courgette Cake
If you’re struggling to deal with a glut of courgettes this summer, here’s a good way to use some up. It’s quite a rich cake and tastes great served with cream.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a lush succulent dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold and merits a crusty baguette to mop up the juices.
You can use this recipe as a guide, as it’s easy to create your own versions depending on what vegetables you have to hand.
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart
A receipe for Mediterranean Vegetable Flan with peppers, aubergine and courgette. The non Vegans can top with goats cheese, as an extra special treat!
Also contains a recipe for the pastry case.
Tagliatelle with roast vegetables
A friend made this from scratch for lunch when I called in unexpectedly. I watched with pleasure, ate with increasing pleasure and returned home to try my hand and share my pleasure…. so I hope you will try it out and enjoy!
As the meat is added as a topping it is also a very useful recipe because meat lovers and vegetarians can be invited to share the basic dish.
Raised honey nut squash and cashew pie
A colourful and succulent honey nut squash and cashew pie recipe, made with “hot water pastry” which takes longer to cook, but is suitable for vegans!
Gammon joint, glazed vegetables and a parsley sauce
Gammon joint and parsley sauce is an awesome combination, which is why it’s such a classic recipe. I’ve added a little treat with the glazed carrots and courgettes – the sweetness goes very well with the pork. There will probably be some meat left over, so I’d suggest making yourself another nice meal with cold meat and bubble and squeek. Yum!
Vegetarian Moussaka
The varieties and proportions of this roast vegetable recipe, with a moussaka topping, are up to your personal preference. When the vegetables have been roasted, they can be frozen. So if you make more than required, pop a couple of portions in the freezer, and make up when you need a meal in a hurry.
Super quick pasta and pesto!
Here’s something great to make with your homemade green pesto, the recipe for which you’ll find on this site. Quick and easy to make, so a great meal to make when you don’t have much time.

