Courgettes

A chunky stew just light enough for summer months – don’t forget the crusty bread for mopping up the leftover juices

This healthier pesto pasta involves roasting and then blitzing courgettes to give you a soft, sauce-like result without the need for lots of oil

This summer gnocchi bowl is packed with veggies - and comes in at only 344 calories per serving

The perfect recipe for using up a glut of homegrown courgettes; chop and change the herb, depending on what you have available. Add a little chilli with the garlic if you like

Ripe avocado makes a lusciously creamy sauce for pasta in this speedy midweek meal - on the table in 15 minutes