Category: Vegetables

summer squash. The zucchini (/zuːˈkiːni/ ( listen); plural: zucchini or zucchinis), courgette (/kʊərˈʒɛt/; plural: courgettes) or baby marrow (Cucurbita pepo) is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible. Is courgette is a fruit? Whatever its origins, courgettes grow well […]

There’s no need to defrost frozen courgettes before cooking – throw them straight into dishes that will be cooked or baked, like stews, casseroles, pasta bakes and tarts. How do you cook frozen courgettes? The trick is to only cook them for a few minutes. Don’t try to cook them slowly over a long period […]

Store them in a plastic or paper bag with one end open to encourage air circulation, and pop them in the refrigerator crisper drawer. They’ll keep there for 1 to 2 weeks, though you’ll probably see the skin start to shrivel over time. Do courgettes need to be refrigerated? Courgettes, celery and peppers: Cupboard As […]

What Is a Zucchini? Also cylindrical, dark green on the outside, and pale on the inside, zucchini are often mistaken for cucumbers at first sight, and the two are related. The zucchini plant is also a type of gourd, but of the species cucurbita pepo—the same as pumpkins and squashes. Are courgettes and cucumbers related? […]

Zucchini (aka courgettes) can be used interchangeably usually for cucumber in sliced pickle recipes such as bread and butter, sweet mix, etc. This is a good tip to keep in mind if you are making pickles at a time of the year when cucumbers are very expensive and zucchini are not. Are courgettes the same […]

How to remove moisture from zucchini Trim ends from zucchini and grate on the coarse side of a box grater. Using clean hands, squeeze grated zucchini over a bowl to remove excess moisture. Alternatively, place grated zucchini in a sieve over a bowl and press with back of spoon to remove moisture. How do you […]

How to cook courgette. It’s best not to boil them, as they become mushy and lose their flavour. Instead lightly fry in butter or oil and a small amount of water. You can also roast them until tender and lightly golden to intensify their favour, or marinate and BBQ or griddle until charred and soft. […]

Overcooking zucchini Cooking zucchini at too low a heat is not only one way you can wreak havoc on its texture. Overcooking zucchini is another big mistake to be avoided at all costs. Can zucchini be overcooked? Unlike harder vegetables (like this cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash), zucchini has a high water content. That means that […]

fruit. Whatever its origins, courgettes grow well in Ireland (as do other squashes). Even though it is a key component in the French dish ratatouille, don’t forget it’s actually a fruit. Perhaps culinary intelligence resides in knowing that it’s a fruit but cooking it as if it were a vegetable. Why is courgette not a […]

Courgette means the same thing, only in French. Zucchini is the common term used in American English speaking countries, while courgette is the more common term among French and British English speaking people. Whatever term you use, we’ve got great recipes for you! Can you substitute courgette for zucchini? Zucchini or courgette is an edible […]