Mr Primrose has just found using grated courgettes with oats in this way actually makes a very good substitute base for pizza ! We had it at lunchtime and would definitely try it again. One more way of using up the darned things!
https://youtu.be/hfjrmVNBrH8
Too many courgettes ?
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They sound nice Geoff too!
. Yes, probably a similar generic recipe which can be used for a multitude of different things . Would never have thought of mixing grated courgettes, oats and grated cheese together to make a pizza base but it did work quite well. But if picked yiung and fresh there,E no need to remove the skin.
. Yes, probably a similar generic recipe which can be used for a multitude of different things . Would never have thought of mixing grated courgettes, oats and grated cheese together to make a pizza base but it did work quite well. But if picked yiung and fresh there,E no need to remove the skin.
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I've also tried a cauliflower pizza base which is really nice too as quite crispy & great for using those sneaky ones that go over slightly. But I will be trying this as my courgettes are now coming after some rodent was stealing the wee fruit developing behind the flowers.
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The cauliflower alternative sounds intriguing too. Never thiught of using it in this way. A little like cauliflower rice which was a new one on me when itstarted to become advertised more widely a while back.
Where is Straivaig when we,re talking about cooking? As a chef she may have some interesting insights on the topic.
Where is Straivaig when we,re talking about cooking? As a chef she may have some interesting insights on the topic.
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Courgette flowers are quite a gourmet item. Chefs stuff them and they can look great on a plate. I've never yet seen any for sale in a supermarket or shop. My guess is because they're too fragile and perishable for packing and transportation. I think we'll have to grow courgettes just to get the flowers. Not really bothered about the vegetable itself.
It's not a vegetable anyway, it's a fruit of the family cucurbithingy. (I forgot the word.)
It's not a vegetable anyway, it's a fruit of the family cucurbithingy. (I forgot the word.)
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If all else fails, chop the darned things up and fork them back into the soil. They,ll quickly rot down and add back a little moisture or nutrition, especially those bigger ones which have gone beyond palatable eating size.
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I’ve always put Courgettes and Cucumbers in the veg family…..
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I think they like to class green beans as fruit too….but they will all be veg to me….
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