Courgettes stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon
Baked courgette boats filled with ricotta worked with parmesan, fresh mint and lemon zest, under a breadcrumb topping that turns crisp in the oven.
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Stuffed potato roll with courgettes and ham
A potato dough spread on baking paper and filled with grilled courgettes, cooked ham and melting cheese, then rolled up and baked until golden.
Pisto manchego, Spanish stewed summer vegetables
Pisto manchego: green and red bell peppers, zucchini, onion and tomato slowly stewed in a pan, a flavour-packed Spanish side from La Mancha. Great warm, cold or with an egg.
Soupe au Pistou, the Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pesto
Provençal soupe au pistou: a summer soup of vegetables, beans and pasta, finished at the last minute with pistou made of basil, garlic and oil. The great summer dish of the South of France.
Provencal ratatouille, summer vegetables stewed slowly
Provencal ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and tomatoes cooked separately and then combined, scented with garlic and thyme. The summer vegetable dish of the South of France.
Zucchini alla scapece, fried and marinated with mint
Neapolitan zucchini alla scapece: zucchini slices fried and marinated in oil, vinegar, garlic and fresh mint. A summer sweet and sour side, even better after a few hours.
Minestrone with Pearl Barley and Pesto, Hearty and Fragrant
A hearty Italian minestrone with pearl barley, seasonal vegetables and a spoonful of basil pesto to finish: a satisfying vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.