Hello dear reader.
At this time of year we often have an abundance of courgettes. These are such an easy to grow vegetable (well technically a fruit) that I always recommend them to beginner veg growers. They do require a bit of space as they can get quite large but are successful grown in a pot too. Whilst browsing the internet I found a lovely recipe by Delia Smith for a courgette soufflé. The only other soufflé I have ever made was a chocolate soufflé, coincidentally also by Delia, which was a complete success, so I thought I’d give this one a go. This is what I did…
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The soufflé was absolutely delicious, light and airy inside and crisp on top. If you’d like the full recipe, go to Delia. I have heard tell that soufflés are supposed to be difficult but I think as long as you keep the oven door closed throughout cooking, then everything should be good.
I am entering this into the August “Cooking with Herbs” blogger challenge run by the lovely Karen over at Lavender & Lovage. The chives in this soufflé were picked from my ever-expanding clump of chives in my back yard grow bags.
So do tell, have you ever tried cooking a soufflé? Did it rise to the occasion or was it a complete flop?
Vohn
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Oh yes, I’ve saved this one, looks really fabulous!
Thanks Kavey – it was fabulous – that’s Delia for you! 😉
This recipe is a keeper! I am always looking at ways to use our zucchini (as we call them here in the states,) and this looks like a perfect and delicious dish. Thanks for the great post.
Thanks so much Dan. Agreed – zucchini/courgette recipes are like gold dust as they fruit so prolifically! I think “zucchini” is from the Italian, whilst “courgette” is from the French, so the history of a country influences which name is used there. 🙂
I have had sweet #soufflés but have never had a savory. I’ve never made either, but this looks doable. Thanks Vonn!
Soufflés have such a reputation of being difficult but, as long as you keep the oven door shut, you shouldn’t have any problems! Go for it KC – you could put lots of chopped stuff in there too! 🙂
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What a STUNNING recipe and such amazing and helpful photos too Vohn! LOVE it! Karen
Oh thank you so much Karen! Delia is a gem. Glad you like the photo sequence! Vohn x
Lovely soufflé so easy to make. Even my daughter who doesn’t like eggs ate it and enjoyed it.
Thank so much Melanie! It is easy isn’t it? I was always told soufflés were difficult! Good for your daughter giving it a try. Glad you both liked it. Vohn x
Ooh that does look good. My mother used to make a wonderful cheese souffle when I was growing up, but she certainly never added courgettes – lovely idea. Like you, it’s courgettes for every meal at the moment.
Thank you Choclette. It’s a new taste/texture for me, as I’ve never had anyone cook me soufflé – lucky you! xx
What a great idea! And yes when they’re in abundance they’re really abundant! 😛
Thanks Lorraine. Yes I do adore courgettes but when it’s the height of the growing season they can be a bit too successful! I guess I could start popping them through neighbours letter boxes! 😉 xx
That looks stunning and you have made a fabulous job of showing how to make it. Thanks. x
Thank you so much for the kind words Susan. It was delicious – I couldn’t stop myself going back for more! xx