Allotment glut.

[carrust]

Could anyone give me some tried & tested recipes for courgettes, Swiss chard, runner beans & curly kale please. I've got mountains of 'em.

[pastafreak]

LOL...if you speak to RabbityGirl-she may be able to help...........I know she has been serving courgettes on a daily basis lately.
Swiss chard is a fovourite of mine...and simple is best. I cut it into 1/4 inch strips-then saute with garlic and olive oil. You should aslo consider freezing your excess.

[carrust]

I had courgettes cooked like that last night pasta lol. I'll give it try tonight. Freezer space is limited, as it's already full of soft fruit & broad beans.

[Sachs]

Do you like pickled stuff carrust?
http://www.waitrose.com/recipe/Italian-Style_P ickled_Vegetables.aspx

[woozer]

Courgette cake is really nice - there are loads of recipes for it on the internet - I have tried this one which was lovely

http://www.foodiesite.com/recipes/2002-07:zuch cake

[carrust]

Sachs. I'm not keen on pickled stuff, but the missus loves gherkins & artichokes. Thankyou.

[coccinelle]

We also have a glut of courgettes and eat them at lunchtime and for dinner!
Just cook them a little in salted water leave them to cool then chill and have with some mayonnaise.
Courgette gratin: lightly cook in salted water, leave to drain a while, mix with a yoghourt, put into gratin dish and sprinkle with cheese.

There are only so much we can eat so give the rest to the neighbours.

[carrust]

Woozer. I've bookmarked the page for the missus. Thankyou.

[jamesnan]

If you put a search in on the internet - recipes for ------------, whatever the vegetable or fruit is, then pages of recipes will come up