Cuisine

Chimichurri works so well with courgettes! The first time I paired chimichurri with courgettes, it was a happy accident. I’d made the sauce for this bbq chicken with chimichurri recipe, but the courgettes I was …

Harissa and chickpeas make courgettes so much more exciting I first tried this combination at a small Moroccan restaurant in London. They served a warm salad of vegetables in a shallow bowl, bright red from …

When I first tried pairing roasted courgettes with tahini, I didn’t expect the creamy, nutty sauce to complement them so well. Courgettes, when roasted until golden and slightly sweet, have a soft texture that soaks …

I love slow-roasting courgettes with tomatoes I’ve always thought of this as the easiest way to capture the flavours of ratatouille without the full complexity of the original. Instead of cooking everything separately, I let …

Why I love smoky Spanish courgette dishes When I’m cooking midweek, I’m always looking for sides that can bring a lot of personality to the table without much fuss. That’s exactly why I reach for …

I love pairing courgettes with za’atar and labneh Some days I want a side dish that feels more than just “vegetables on the plate” — I want textures, contrasts, and flavours that make you pause …

Greek flavours feel so right with courgettes I wanted to create something with the sense of unhurried eating, the kind where the food is served in the middle of the table for everyone to share. …

Garlic and butter are a pairing I’ve loved since I first learned to cook. The combination feels both rustic and comforting, especially when paired with something fresh like courgette. I’ve been making this dish for …

BBQ beef flatbreads: A simple lunch with big flavour Flatbreads are one of my favourite ways to make beef the star of the show without leaning into anything too heavy. I started making these BBQ …

The First Time I Tasted These Flavours Together The first time I tasted this dish, roasted aubergine and courgette, the combination of smoky aubergine, cool yoghurt, and sharp pomegranate molasses, it stopped me in my …