Let me explain. Since I have been isolated at home since mid March (Asthma and Covid 19) and so I decided to conquer my black thumb in the garden. Embarrassingly I have a Biology Bachelors degree ( ok strictly speaking microbiology) but cannot grow things in the garden (except for weeds) to save my life. So I researched and took the plunge with my own self wicking containers, planted a whole load of courgette seeds amongst other things (most of these are going to die so I want at least one plant thought I) and not only have 95 % of them grown but they have grown really well and so we are about to be inundated. Below is a trawl of the UK websites using the vegetable- hopefully most of these will make an appearance on my dinner table. I will be looking for more including those I can freeze as well....
So my starter for 10...
1. Roasted Summer veg quiche.
From BBC food - uses peppers and courgettes both of which are coming along in my pots nicely. Can be eaten warm or cold and can be frozen in portions.
2. Ratatouille
Had to be there somewhere didn't it. Can be a main course although we like our with sausages on the side. Fingers crossed all our ingredients should be coming from our garden and can be frozen. Makes a good filling for savoury pancakes or veggie lasagne too.
3.Moroccan Couscous Soup
One that sounds different - I could use a little different after 4 months stuck inside at every body elses mercy...I can also use those odd tins I have at the back of the storecupboard
4.Courgette and Lemon Rissotto
Stepping away from the courgette and tomato combi entirely this one sounds nice and light
5. Courgette Salad
As a side dish for barbeques when the hot dry weather finally returns.
6.Choccy Courgette Cupcakes
Courgettes in a cake - think carrot cake but with added green (although you can peel them first) gives a moist cake that does not taste of veggies - honest. Don't forget cakes can be frozen
7. Lime Courgette cake
More grown up than the choccy version but very delicious - substitute lemon if preferred. Don't forget cakes can be frozen.
8. Potato and Courgette Bake
Another great side dish I will be trying
9. Courgette Fritters
These ones use cheese but there are recipes out there that don't, should be good for lunch I hope.
10. Stuffed Courgettes
Finally in a nod to the 1970's the stuffed courgette. This recipe uses lamb mince and rice and could be used to stuff other vegetables. You could also use beef mince instead.
Oh and as a final thing here is the You Tube video I used for the containers
