Courgettes

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

Use up summer’s plentiful veg in this delicious meat-free lasagne

If you have a garden full of home-grown courgette plants, try this Italian-style number, which is fresh-tasting and satisfying.

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

Aubergines, courgettes and peppers are stuffed with herbs and fresh pesto in this veggie recipe from chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi. Serve with crusty bread, rice or quinoa on the side

Our vegetarian courgette, feta and mint tart recipe is packed with Greek island-flavours perfect for a summer picnic on the patio

A summer tart packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavours

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