Tag Archives: Courgettes

Basil and Walnut Pesto with Courgetti Noodles

I don’t know how many times I say that a recipe drops into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my fridge/cupboard needing to be used up.  That’s what happened recently when I had a huge basil … Continue reading

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Orange Chicken with Almond Pilaf

Orange, chicken, almonds and vegetables really do make a delicious mix of flavours, especially with a few sprigs of thyme thrown in. I had some chicken thighs needed to be used up so used these instead of breasts.  I also … Continue reading

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Carrot and Courgette Noodle Thai Stir Fry

I love stir-fries and I love Thai flavours so the combination of both makes for a superb dish which is both very quick, and very simple to prepare. As I had two cooked chicken breasts in the fridge, I decided … Continue reading

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Courgette Blinis

Even though I have been cooking for quite a few years (more years than I care to remember!), I still get pleasure from finding a new recipe which goes down well and everyone likes, however simple it may be. I … Continue reading

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

I made these delicious muffins recently and they are so moist, chocolatey and gooey that I have had to slap my husband’s hands as he kept pinching them.  Although the original recipe calls for dairy-free chocolate chips, I used a … Continue reading

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Courgette (Zucchini) Bread

Along with Almond Bread, this Courgette Bread is regularly made in our kitchen as my husband has become intolerant to wheat and dislikes the gluten-free variety on sale in the supermarkets.   I tend to double the recipe and cook two … Continue reading

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Courgette stuffed with Balsamic Onions and Goat’s Cheese

A lovely light dish, full of flavour and nutritional value from The Medicinal Chef by Dale Pinnock. I served these courgettes with a spicy carrot mash and wilted spinach but they are also delicious served with a chicken fillet, a … Continue reading

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Roasted Peppers and White Bean Mash served with Lemon Pepper Chicken

I cooked this recipe for the first time a few weeks ago whilst staying on the Isle of Wight (I’m often over on the Island as I love it so much). The recipe is from The Medicinal Chef cookbook by … Continue reading

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