Plant a courgette and you’re sorted. They earn their spot in the veg patch and seem to be the one thing the slugs and snails won’t devour. Their blossoms are an electric yellow-orange and beg to be ...

Heat a large frying pan. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside. Add the oil to the pan and warm (or cook in bacon fat). Cook the garlic for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the courgettes, ...

Fried chickpeas are addictive enough on their own, but they’re truly lovely as part of this Mediterranean summer salad These spicy, crispy chickpeas are our new best friend in the kitchen. They should ...

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If you’re looking to take your avocado addiction beyond guacamole, you’ll love this gourmet twist. Here, crispy courgette slices are paired with an avocado aioli that is creamy and garlicky. While it ...

The eighth of my Twelve Little Dishes of Christmas is a salty halloumi cheese and crispy courgette stack with a sweet honey whiskey drizzle. The salty flavour of halloumi cries out for something sweet ...

Put a piece of Cornish Yarg inside each of 12 courgette flowers. Make a batter, beating together 3½ oz/100g flour, 3½ oz/100g cornflour, ¼ pint/150ml sparkling water and 2fl oz/50ml white wine. To ...

Lighten the load with a one-tray bake. Try a mound of creamy ricotta atop a tray of veg, figs and almonds, then experiment with our six steps to creating your own feast... I am learning a new way to ...

Shredded courgettes add a crispy texture to this flavourful taco recipe. These vegetarian tacos are quick to make and have only three ingredients (plus seasoning). It’s a great way to use up the ...

Barley Bree is a family-run multi award-winning restaurant with rooms nestled in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. Chef Patron Fabrice Bouteloup’s enthusiasm for the very best in both traditional and ...