google 'images' stuffed courgettes theres heaps of recipes, i do mine by cutting into halves lengthways, use a teaspoon to scrape out the centre and then top/stuff with minced garlic, feta cheese,grated cheese, finely diced red pepper and finely diced mushrooms all binded together with diced sundried tomatos. Bake in a hot oven for 15-20mins until courgette is cooked thru and topping is bubbling.mmmmmm
A jump from Jan to September.that explains the courgette glut!
spot20,
Sep 12, 11:20pm
hahaha wondered where on earth courgettes would be ready at this time of year!
littleblackhen,
Sep 16, 10:38am
Grate and use as a filler in rissoles,good in quiches too.
beaker59,
Sep 16, 10:56am
Beds all prepared and ready to plant sometime soon I will put in haf a dozen courgette plants with butter beans in the gaps.
gardie,
Sep 17, 5:46am
Same!My plants are only about 5 inches high.Can't wait though.
elliehen,
Sep 17, 5:54am
That's a good idea for the gaps.I used to plant cucumbers at the feet of my corn.
beaker59,
Sep 17, 8:34am
Yeah I thought so Elliehen. What are the other corgette type ones that look like flying saucers or spinning tops thought I might plant for some variation
gardie,
Sep 17, 6:43pm
Sunbeam squash are the little yellow ones - that grow the size of plates if you let them,but there is a green variety as well.Like zucchini, they are better small.
davidt4,
Sep 17, 10:33pm
Scallopine.We've grown the yellow ones and the pale green ones and they are both good, with a firmer texture than zucchini.
taratoo,
Oct 14, 2:47am
Delicious finger food snacks. Leave skins on, tip & tail. Slice length ways into quarters then strips. Dip in flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Fry until golden & crispy. Serve with aioli. YUM
brownscows,
Jan 5, 4:22am
I have lots of courgettes ready, am running out of ideas to use them. Anyone have any ideas pleae!
millenium1,
Jan 5, 4:35am
They have to be one of the most useful vegetables. Lovely in curries. Savoury muffins, stuffing for chicken, mix with mayo or aioli just to have as a sandwich filling. Deep fried with cheese sauce, bbq'd, in salads. I even just eat them like an apple.
bedazzledjewels,
Jan 5, 5:16am
I'll watch this thread with interest. Right now my green courgette plant is all male flowers and no fruit, but I hope it won't be long before I'm in the happy position of poster #1
floralsun,
Jan 5, 6:42am
They're nice grilled or bbq'd too. brush with a little oil if you want. or make a courgette cake:
1/ Alison Holst's ZUCCHINI/COURGETTE CHOCOLATE CAKE 125g butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup yoghurt 2½ cups flour ¼ cup cocoa 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp each of salt and mixed spice 3 cups grated zucchini/courgettes ½-1 cup chocolate bits/chips/dots
Using an electric mixer or food processor beat the butter, with the sugars, until light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, with a spoonful of the flour to prevent curdling. Add the vanilla and yogurt and mix well. Add the sifted dry ingredients, then stir in the grated zucchini/courgettes. Turn into greased or lined 25cm cake pan and sprinkle the top with the chocolate bits/chips/drops. Bake at 170ºC for 45 minutes, or until the centre feels firm and a cake skewer comes out clean. :-))
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2/ This is the lovely recipe I used, posted by nzbadger,
2 cups of Grated Zucchini( skin on is OK) Place this in a bowl with: 3 eggs 1 cup cooking oil 1 ½ cups White Sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 tsp Vanilla essence. Mix the above well with a fork. In another bowl sift: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 tsp cinnamon
Add the zucchini mix to this flour mix. Mix with spatula till just mixed. Cook in Large ring tin or 9inch square tin for 45 mins at 180 c. May need covering with tinfoil if getting too brown on top for the last 15 mins.
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floralsun,
Jan 5, 6:44am
ps. if they're the yellow courgette's:
Courgette Lemon Jam - comes out a lot like lemon honey:
Ingredients: 1kg yellow zucchini - or peeled green zucchini juice and zest of 3 lemons 1kg sugar 125g butter Chop zucchini finely and steam until tender. Puree in a food processor. Place zucchini pulp in a pot with the rest of the ingredients and stir over a low heat until the sugar is dossolved. Increase heat and boil for about 30 minutes, until the curd is thick and creamy like lemon honey. Pour into warm, sterilised glass jars and seal.
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mummyzara,
Jan 5, 8:49am
I made Alison Holst's zuchinni chocolate cake today.It is very nice and I would definitely make it again.I also made a salad with the grated zuchinni, grated carrot, red onion and cabbage sliced finely, pepper and salt and french dressing.It was good too.I'm finally on top of my great zuchini crop but oh what to do with all the cucumbers!
cucine,
Jan 10, 8:05pm
Floralsun.I made your recipe for Courgette Lemon Jam. Absolutely delicious and really easy, DH loves it. It's in my recipe book now and I will pass it on to others. Thank you! Mrs cucine.
stjimmy,
Jan 10, 8:30pm
Stir fries - I tend to avoid doing circle cuts as they are less sweet and more bitter.I second the zucchini chocolate loaf/muffins/cake. THey're delicious!Try lightly steaming with a little olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.Add a little onion cut in slivers if you want it to caramalise onto it.The sweetness of the zucchini and the onions complement each other.
I put them into pasta salads, pasta dishes, with rice, in curries, etc.
They're rather versatile, so if you think you can make it, give it a go! Try cutting them in different ways as the way you cut it will affect its flavour. Similar to onions and meat.
herself,
Jan 11, 3:15am
Courgettes pan fried or bbq'd together with aubergine, capsicum and red onion, sliced with a dash of whatever herbs (cumin seeds are YUM! with this) or garlic added have been on the menu here, every second or third night.We are loving them.I just add something different every now and then (like tomatoes or mushrooms) to keep from becoming bored with it.
purplegoanna,
Sep 12, 9:24pm
google 'images' stuffed courgettes theres heaps of recipes, i do mine by cutting into halves lengthways, use a teaspoon to scrape out the centre and then top/stuff with minced garlic, feta cheese,grated cheese, finely diced red pepper and finely diced mushrooms all binded together with diced sundried tomatos. Bake in a hot oven for 15-20mins until courgette is cooked thru and topping is bubbling.mmmmmm
bev00,
Oct 13, 11:38am
Its an outdated thread i know - but in anticipation ofthe courgette glut.Roll on Summer!
frances1266,
Oct 13, 6:14pm
Slice and layer with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil and bake slowly in oven.
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