Author Topic: Courgettes! (Read 7149 times)

gwynleg · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2007, 19:26:18 »

Jeannine - would you be able to post the recipes for all? I really fancy the cake, the pizza and the relish! The courgette plants are getting full so I need to be ready.
Thanks

Jeannine · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2007, 19:43:23 »

It will take me a while to type, but I will,give me a couple of days XX Jeannine

I have just tried to add the cake from my laptop recipes and the system won't let me, so I will have to retype them all, unless someone has a better idea.

jennym · « **Reply #22 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:36:43 »

If you slice the courgettes about 1/2" thick, and dry in a dryer or a slow fan oven, they make good crisps. But tiny. better to do it with those oversize, almost marrow ones. Just sprinkle with seasoning when dry.

carolinej · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:41:59 »

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Last glut we had we were given the recipt for courgette soup. It was quite nice, peppery, but the courgette season is not the season for soups.

If they are being used for soup, would lt be OK to freeze them, as it wouldnt matter if they went a bit sqidgey?

cj :)

Tulipa · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:48:16 »

I froze loads last year and have been making soup with them ever since. I should have enough to last just about until the new crop is here.

My favourite recipe is the one on Recipes 4 All:

http://www.recipes4all.co.uk/index.php?topic=362.0

I also have frozen batches of this soup, it freezes well, and all my family like it which is a rare occurance! :)

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:33:32 »

Jeannine if it is the American style Zuchinni cake, I posted it on here last year, you may be able to adapt it to suit yours?? Saves typing! ;) ;D
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=22894.0

tricia · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2007, 14:50:13 »

Thanks for the link Doris - was just about to ask you for the recipe too :). I am already picking a courgette every couple of days and there are still two packs in the freezer from last year to be used up, probably in soup to get it used up quickly before this year's glut comes along. Shouldn't be too bad though. I only have a Parthenon and a Gold Rush, plus a white and a yellow pattypan. Had to make space for all my squash varieties, so the courgettes and pattypans are in containers.

Tricia

gwynleg · « **Reply #27 on:** June 12, 2007, 22:28:53 »

Jeannine - sorry - thought it would be possible to cut and paste the recipes. Dont spend all your time typing them in when you could be up the allotment! I am sure there will be good recipes on the net

davee52uk · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2007, 23:15:47 »

It sounds really strange but it does work- add them to plum jam. This is probably better done by letting the courgette grow to a marrow.

You have to cut up the marrow and leave it soak in sugar overnight. Then cook with plums the next day. I have doen this for two years. The first time the marrow and plums went to mush which was one of the best jams I ever tasted.

Last years didn't mush - the marrow stayed in small pieces. However the pieces don't taste of marriow but plum so it's just the same as a lumpy plum jam.

Enjoy.

manicscousers · « **Reply #29 on:** July 08, 2007, 16:06:16 »

I usually chop the marrows from when we're on holiday and don't pick the courgettes and add to picallilli :)

tim · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2007, 07:57:21 »

Has this one been mentioned?

Susiebelle · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2007, 18:40:31 »

Hi Tim, looks lovely, have you taken a potato peeler to them? and how do you cook the dish - stir fry? :-\

keef · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2007, 18:56:54 »

Quote from: caroline7758 on June 03, 2007, 17:52:30

My husband gave me a recipe book for Christmas called "What will I do with all those courgettes?". Will be trying them out this year so will post any good ones.

I got given the same last year for my birthday - 150 recipes!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Will-All-Those-Courgettes/dp/0952488159

tim · « **Reply #33 on:** July 17, 2007, 09:37:38 »

Susie - yes.

Mainly in vinaigrette (Leith says blanch first, I don't), but I'm sure you could stir fry?

Susiebelle · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:18:40 »

Thanks Tim, I like the salad idea much better :)

carolinej · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:23:35 »

Yesterday I amde something to go on toast. I'm not very good with amounts, but you'll get the general idea.

1. Fry some thinly sliced courgettes, leeks and mushrooms till soft.

2. Add some chilli and fry for 1 minute.

3. Add cream(soya if vegan or milk allergy) and tomato paste.

4. Heat gently, making it as runny as you would like.

5. Put onto hot buttered toast and enjoy!

I had no idea what it would taste like, but it worked out really well, unlike some of the self inventions I try!!

cj :)

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2007, 18:25:21 »

Courgette bread is a must. I will be making a load at the weekend as it freezes amazingly well.

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,22475.0.html

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,4164.0.html - and on this one, scroll down to Gavin's recipe, I love it and it has been one of my summer regulars since he posted it. I miss Gavin.....wonder if he is still allotmenting somewhere???

tim · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2007, 16:37:23 »

Quite like the idea of this one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/photo04/cooking/courgettes.jpg

caroline7758 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2007, 17:59:45 »

Made some courgett & mint soup today- not sure whether I liked it or not, but it was certainly different- and used up a pound of courgettes!

tim · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2007, 18:48:09 »

Mint is an underused commodity!

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