Courgette glut recipes - updated

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi everyone! I've just eaten my first courgette of the season and it looks likes I'm going to have loads to follow! Does anyone have any courgette recipes? Thanks! Bernie

[Alice]

DDL I think there were loads of recipes on last year, but when you get fed up with everything else, try them
SWEET and SOUR

Sautee some finely chopped onion or shallot in butter along with your sliced courgette.
Add a very little liquid - stock, white wine - and steam gently until just about cooked.
Sprinkle over about a tablespoon sugar and let it dissolve over low heat.
Splash over with vinegar. Stir in some herbs if you like.

Very nice with ham or sausages. I find even adolescents who don't like vegetables like that one.

[Sue]

DDL
You need that cookery book that deals with nothing but courgettes, it was a lifesaver for me last year. Managed to serve up courgettes in various guises for nearly every meal at one time, was determined not to waste a single one...

Hang on - I'll just go and find it to give you the details

Right here we are it's What Will I Do With All Those Courgettes by Elaine Borish �7.95 Fidelio press.
best wishes
Sue

[dexterdoglancashire]

Thanks - I did try looking for earlier recipes, but perhaps didn't go back as far as I should. May ask OH for the recipe book for my birthday - but got a while to wait! Bernie

[Hazel at the Hill]

Treat yourself, DDL - lets face it your family will thank you for the variety of cooking methods......

Think I have a recipe for courgette bread - will dig it out if you give me a nudge....

[Polly Fouracre]

The nicest recipe for courgettes that I know is Hugh F.W.s one for pasta sauce.
(serves 4)
1kg. courgettes
3tblspns.olive oil
3cloves garlic
50 gms.grated Parmesan(I use strong cheddar and a final grating of Parmesan)
two tblspns.double cream
Slice gourgettes and cook gently in the oil with the crushed garlic until soft break up a bit and stir in cream. Let it bubble for a minute or two then take off heat and stir in cheese.Serve with the pasta of your choice. Lovely!!

[Sebbster]

I just fry mine in butter and put them onto a piece of toast for brunch on a Sunday, let the butter soak in..... yum

[dexterdoglancashire]

Treat yourself, DDL - lets face it your family will thank you for the variety of cooking methods......

Think I have a recipe for courgette bread - will dig it out if you give me a nudge....

Hi Hazel! consider this a nudge! Thanks! Bernie PS I've got a bread making machine, so hopefully it will work.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Yum , yum everyone...... thanks for your ideas so far - keep 'em coming! My latest is chicken biryianni with added courgettes - yum! Bernie

[Hazel at the Hill]

I must have been having a bit of a 'moment', DDL, as I've just looked for courgette bread, and can't find it.

I may have been getting confused with banana bread............

Sorry about that!

[Seahorse]

Thanks for the tip about the book! I've just ordered one from the Book Depository. (Hope I need it now and aren't being wildly optimistic! Lol!).

Claire

[Squash Muppet]

Hey all

I'm in a similar situation - great isn't it!! Seahorse I've found you can never be widly optimistic where courgettes are concerned. They're amazing - they just keep on producing, which is great. I made a Courgette Loaf Cake last night (the recipe was posted a while ago by LJ). If anyone wants a copy I've got it to hand!

Blessings and happy growing.

Squash Muppet

[dexterdoglancashire]

I must have been having a bit of a 'moment', DDL, as I've just looked for courgette bread, and can't find it.

I may have been getting confused with banana bread............

Sorry about that!

Don't worry about it Hazel - it happens to me all the time! Bernie

[dexterdoglancashire]

Yes please squash muppet! Bernie

[dexterdoglancashire]

Rustic courgette loaf

Guess what I've just found in The Big Book of Bread by Anne Sheasby!

Preparation time 25 minutes plus rising Cooking time 30-35 minutes
Makes 1 large loaf (serves 12 - 14)

350g strong plain white flour
2 teasp salt
300g strong plain wholemeal flour
1 sachet fast action dried yeast
1 teasp caster sugar
few turns freshly grated black pepper
2 teasps chopped fresh thyme
280g courgettes, trimmed and freshly grated
about 300ml warm water
olive oil for brushing

Grease or flour a baking sheet and set aside. Sift the white flour and salt into a bowl, then stir in the wholemeal flour, yeast, sugar, black pepper and chopped thyme. Stir the grated courgettes into the flour mixture. Make a well in the centre then add enough water mixing to form a soft dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a large round and place on the baking sheet. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, preheat the over to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. Lightly brush the top of the loaf with a little oil. Bake the loaf for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 190C/375F/gas mark 5 and bake for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is risen, golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.

You could use grated carrots in the place of courgettes. Or use finely chopped fresh rosemary or oregano in place of thyme.

Enjoy! cant wait to give this a go! Bernie