Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It's a great way to use courgettes when they're in season

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Scoop out the seeds before slicing and frying the courgettes to achieve a firmer texture in this curry. Nothing is wasted – the seeds bulk out the sauce

Use up a glut of courgettes in this loaf cake. You won't taste them – mixing them into the batter creates a tender sponge that carries the lime flavour

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

This healthy low-calorie courgette soup rcipe is a delicious way to use up a seasonal veg glut. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Make this king prawn and courgette tagliatelle in just 20 minutes. It's full of garlic, lemon and chilli, and it's healthy too, so it's great for busy weeknights

An easy vegetarian one-pot risotto - simply stir in your seasonal veg, simmer and enjoy

Make the most of courgette and tomatoes in this gratin, with melted mozzarella, fresh basil and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It's a great freezing dish

Turn Med-inspired courgette fritters into a large bake – it’s easier to cook, more substantial and can be served as lunch with a side salad and garlic yogurt

Use up a glut of courgettes and bake this vegan loaf cake with tangy lemon drizzle. Ideal for a coffee morning or afternoon tea

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a filling midweek meal for all the family

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Turn a garden glut into something amazing with this delicious, moist cake and freeze one for later too

An easy, vegetarian fritter you can have on the table in 25 minutes. Top with an egg with a runny yolk and a drizzle of our chilli dressing

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Big on flavour but light on texture, this easy bake is just as good packed into a tin for a picnic or served with Greek yogurt for dessert

Use up a garden glut in this sweet, spiced sponge loaf - the hidden veg keeps it moist and walnuts add crunch

Growing courgettes in the garden? Use them to make these glorious fudgy courgette brownies studded with chocolate chips. Serve with vanilla ice cream

Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic storecupboard ingredients

Whip up this speedy sausage, courgette and rice dish in just 20 minutes. Full of flavour, it’s ideal for when you want something quick and easy

Forget the carrot cake, this light, moist courgette cake is packed with flavour and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea

Get the maximum flavour out of all the veg in our pasta bake by pan-frying it first. You can also freeze this for up to three months to enjoy on busier days