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There's nothing like quiche for lunch, and this version calls for courgette and broccoli: two of your five-a-day no less. To make, start with the pastry, then while it is chilling, prepare the filling. Once ready, the quiche can be frozen for up to three months.
Savoury muffins, warm from the oven, are a great breakfast or brunch treat
A delicious recipe that makes the most of summer veg. The marinade of garlic, cumin, coriander, harissa and lemon really enhances the chicken, while red onion, peppers and courgettes are gorgeous when fried with crushed chillies and chickpeas.
With only 10 mins cooking, this colourful salad is the perfect summer dish. Halloumi with a hint of chilli, fresh courgettes, green beans and tomato combine perfectly for a wonderful mixture of textures and tastes. Finish with a drizzle of homemade dressing.
This quick, tasty and simple pasta dish, is also a good way of using up leftover courgettes. The flavours of basil, mint, lemon and courgette really sing of summer, while light, creamy ricotta tops it all off.
Ready-made polenta buys you time in this easy, speedy vegan supper that stacks healthy roasted peppers, aubergines and courgettes on top of filling and versatile polenta. Chargrilled to add a smoky flavour this is a midweek meal you'll keep coming back to.
Bacon and courgette make for a lovely pairing in this summery tart, which is a great dish for weekend lunches or picnics. The rest of the filling is made with egg, single cream and Gruyère cheese. You can make it ahead and freeze it, if you prefer.
Tuck into a bowl of comforting creamy polenta topped with a delicious ratatouille. It's packed with fresh herbs and vegetables, a great winter warmer.
Make the most of fresh summer veg with this easy vegetarian recipe ready in just 20 minutes. Runner beans, courgettes, lemon and ricotta make these gnocchi a truly summery affair, ideal for a quick midweek meal.
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
Try a new chicken breast recipe with this Tex-Mex inspired barbecue chicken one-pot.
Try Jamie Oliver's speedy pasta recipe with courgette, lemon and peas for an easy family dinner.
This sausage and courgette pasta bake is hearty, comforting and perfect for a midweek dinner
This smart-looking stew makes a fabulous vegan main course for friends. It pairs well with a glass of Yellow Tail Merlot - the saffron in the stew brings out the red fruit flavours and the punch walnut pangrattato works well with the wine's gentle spice notes. Tuck in!
Rebecca Wilson, AKA What Mummy Makes, shares her healthy kids snack; cheesy courgette frittata bites.
This low carb burger bowl recipe has it all: a succulent beef burger, fresh salad, smokey charred vegetables, homemade guacamole, zingy pickled red onions and crunchy tortilla chips.
Jamie says: "This one-pot wonder is a celebration of succulent fish, summer veg and the classic Mediterranean flavours of olives, garlic and lemon".
This simple yet impressive side dish is a great vegetarian addition to any barbecue spread. Simply dressed courgette and aubergine are griddled and served with creamy whipped feta and yoghurt in this easy recipe.
If you're looking for a recipe to add more veggies to your evening meals, look no further than this light pasta dish
Jamie says: "You can make these easy fritters in advance for lunch on the go, or enjoy them hot from the pan for a weekend lunch. Delicious!"
This delicious loaf is full of goodness thanks to the addition of grated courgettes and carrots, as well as rich Red Leicester cheese and spicy paprika
Jamie says: "A total weeknight winner - everyone should have this veg-packed pasta dish up their sleeve"
Try a veg-packed pilaf recipe with courgette and peas for a simple family dinner that's ready in just over half an hour
Make homemade pizzas in 30 minutes with this easy midweek recipe. The simple base uses just two ingredients – yoghurt and wholemeal flour – and is topped with vibrant pesto, charred broccoli and delicate courgette ribbons for a green twist on a classic.
The whole family loves a classic spaghetti bolognese and we've made this delicious pasta recipe a little more nourishing by adding grated carrots, courgette and fresh tomatoes
These heavenly pasties will be right at home in your picnic hamper, combining flaky pastry and a mouthwatering filling of rich lamb, fragrant rosemary, baked veggies and sun-dried tomato paste
Delicious, healthy and super easy to make, these wholemeal muffins come out wonderfully moist, thanks to the addition of courgettes.
This simple pesto salmon recipe is the ultimate hassle-free meal. A green veg medley of courgettes, peas and green beans is wrapped in parchment with salmon fillets and fresh pesto and all roasted together for a vibrant summer dinner.
The creamy texture of courgettes makes this simple vegetable bake wonderfully moist
Looking for picnic inspiration this summer? Have a go at this vibrant chicken quiche recipe, with ribbons of courgette and crumbly feta cheese