What do I do with it?

Courgettes are small summer squashes or marrows. In 2005 they were voted Britains 10th favourite vegetable!
(They are technically a fruit).

Cook in boiling water or steam for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on size, until tender. Or fry courgette slices for 5-10 minutes until tender - (try mixing with butter, lemon juice and salt and pepper as a side dish)

CHOCOLATE COURGETTE CAKE

This moist cake is similar to carrot cake. The courgette adds a delicate texture and pleasant, mild flavour. It sounds crazy but it works!
115 g butter o 2 eggs
125 ml vegetable oil o 1 tsp vanilla extract
300 g sugar o 4 tbsp cocoa
350 g flour o 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves o 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
125 ml soured milk (just add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk!)
200 g cooking chocolate, chopped roughly
2 small courgettes or 1 large one, grated
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and grease a large baking pan. Cream the butter and eggs together. Once they are creamy, gradually add the sugar, vanilla and oil. Blend or sift the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and gradually add to the butter mixture. Then slowly blend in the soured milk. Add the chocolate pieces and grated courgette. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Enjoy hot from the oven or let cool and devour later.