Most people will throw some courgettes in with any regular meal, fry it or grill it, as those are the most common uses for it. However, there are plenty of other ways of eating a courgette that are both inventive and delicious. It is a surprisingly versatile vegetable that can be used for anything from a delicious, sweet cake through to a filling main course.

This book is full of interesting and, in some cases, unusual recipes for your courgette. Whether you have grown yellow, round or even the traditional green courgette, there is plenty that you can do with it.

In "Cooking With Courgettes", you will learn:

• How to grow your own courgettes at home, it's easier than you think and can be grown in containers and small spaces
• Learn about the common pests and problems you may encounter when growing your own courgettes, including how to avoid the number one courgette plant killer
• Discover the many different varieties of courgette you can grow at home, including their properties and uses
• Flower recipes - delicious recipes utilising courgette flowers, a delicacy rarely cooked at home
• Recipes for raw courgette - some inventive ways to eat courgette with minimal or no cooking involved, and not just salads!
• Bread and cakes - courgettes are fabulous for baking and you will learn some delicious sweet treats that will impress family and friends
• Soups - there are some delicious soups you can make with courgettes, definitely worth trying
• Chutneys and preserves - these are great for preserving courgettes for when they are out of season and great to serve with a wide variety of dishes
• Snacks - some simple but delicious quick snacks you can make using courgettes, including a favourite with everyone who tries it
• Main dishes - delicious dishes starring the courgette that you will love
• Spiraliser recipes - some fantastic recipes using a spiraliser to create zoodles, or courgette noodles