I have a HUGE marrow!! What do I do with it????

Porcelaine22
Porcelaine22 Posts: 245 Member
As the title says, I bought a marrow and I don't really know what to do with it except make a massive batch of ratatouille and freeze some! I also have courgettes....

Any ideas?

Thank you all!! xxxx

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  • Rosannajo88
    Rosannajo88 Posts: 212 Member
    Stuffed Marrows!

    1 short thick marrow, about 900g
    40g butter
    1 onion, chopped
    2 celery sticks, chopped
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
    3 tbsp shredded fresh basil
    50g fresh white breadcrumbs
    25g mature Cheddar, finely grated
    salt and freshly ground black pepper
    fresh basil to garnish (optional)


    1.Preheat the oven to 190°C (gas 5). Cut the marrow into eight rings, each about 4cm thick. Remove the peel, unless the marrow is very young and tender, and scoop out the seeds. Place the rings in a large, lightly greased ovenproof dish, arranging them in a single layer.

    2.Melt the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onion and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a futher minute. Stir in the chopped tomatoes with their juice and season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is thick and pulpy. Stir in the shredded basil.

    3.Lightly season the marrow rings with salt and pepper before spooning the tomato mixture into the hollowed-out centres. Spread any leftover tomato mixture between the marrow rings. Tightly cover the dish with foil so that the marrow will cook in the steam, then bake for 30 minutes.

    4.Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together. Remove the foil and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the tops of the marrow rings. Return to the oven and bake for a further 15 minutes or until the topping is golden and crisp and the marrow is tender and juicy. Serve hot, scattered with fresh basil leaves, if liked.
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    zuchinni pancakes? zuchinni bread - baked garlic and zuchinni and cheese and tomato sauce ?
    sliced and grilled
  • Rosannajo88
    Rosannajo88 Posts: 212 Member
    Marrow, Courgette And Carrot Soup!


    Ingredients

    ■2 tablespoons olive oil
    ■1 onion peeled and chopped
    ■1 garlic clove crushed
    ■1/2 medium marrow, de seeded and chopped
    ■1 medium courgette, chopped
    ■2 carrots sliced
    ■750ml stock
    ■2 teaspoons paprika
    ■1 teaspoon dried oregano
    ■1 tablespoon tomato puree
    ■Freshly ground black pepper
    ■4 tablespoons single cream (optional)
    Cooking Directions

    1.Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan

    2.Fry the onion gently until it begins to soften

    3.Add the garlic clove

    4.Add all the vegetables and cook for a minute

    5.Add the stock, herbs and tomato puree

    6.Bring to the boil and simmer for 30-45 minutes until al the vegetables are soft

    7.Process in a liquidiser until smooth

    8.Return to the pan and heat through

    9.Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I almost gagged thinking you were talking about bone marrow.

    Thanks, Google!

    Carry on...
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    make a yummy soup!
  • scot30316
    scot30316 Posts: 169 Member
    I learned something today...marrow is a type of squash in England. I was going to suggest having your butcher cut it in half and roasting it in the oven, slathering it on nice crusty bread with some nice sea salt. And serving with a nice big napkin for wiping up the drool you produce....mmmmmmm bone marrow.
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    I learned something today...marrow is a type of squash in England. I was going to suggest having your butcher cut it in half and roasting it in the oven, slathering it on nice crusty bread with some nice sea salt. And serving with a nice big napkin for wiping up the drool you produce....mmmmmmm bone marrow.

    :laugh: I only just figured this out :blushing: I'm kinda disappointed...mmmmm bone marrowwwwww :blushing:

    marrows.....

    Marrow.jpg
  • TheBitSlinger
    TheBitSlinger Posts: 621 Member
    *Hurk*
  • St_Paul
    St_Paul Posts: 32 Member
    I learned something today...marrow is a type of squash in England. I was going to suggest having your butcher cut it in half and roasting it in the oven, slathering it on nice crusty bread with some nice sea salt. And serving with a nice big napkin for wiping up the drool you produce....mmmmmmm bone marrow.

    +1
    Ha! I clicked on this thread for that reason too...
  • teresamwhite
    teresamwhite Posts: 947 Member
    I was excited, thinking you had a marrow bone...
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    I had to look that one up as the term was unfamiliar to me. Here's what I found http://www.food.com/library/vegetable-marrow-840, has some recipes attached.
  • kckBxer396
    kckBxer396 Posts: 460 Member
    I almost gagged thinking you were talking about bone marrow.

    Thanks, Google!

    Carry on...

    haha glad I'm not the only one!
  • Kimdbro
    Kimdbro Posts: 922 Member
    I almost gagged thinking you were talking about bone marrow.

    Thanks, Google!

    Carry on...

    Same.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    I almost gagged thinking you were talking about bone marrow.

    Thanks, Google!

    Carry on...

    Same.
    Yup.
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    Where are all the penis jokes?
  • ajewellmom
    ajewellmom Posts: 186 Member
    I'm with those who thought you meant bone marrow. I have eaten it, but had never cooked with it so had no advice. Now that I know it's a type of squash . . . I still haven't cooked with it, so have no advice. Must say, though, that I'm now craving the bone marrow. It's yummy!!
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    I make noodles out of them and toss them with caesar dressing for a light salad. Or saute with a little olive oil, add fresh tomatoes and olive, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Yum!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    what's marrow? i was thinking bone marrow too. blech.
  • tattygun
    tattygun Posts: 447 Member
    Where are all the penis jokes?

    My thoughts exactly. A disappointing lack of innuendo here.
  • annasor70
    annasor70 Posts: 187 Member
    " I have a HUGE marrow!! What do I do with it"????

    ...That's what SHE said ;)
  • Denjo060
    Denjo060 Posts: 1,008
    Yu can make Cousa its stuffed with meat and rice its really good its mediterannian
  • SandyAnnP
    SandyAnnP Posts: 252 Member
    Here is a site with a lot of marrow recipes.
    http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipes/tag-898/marrow-recipes.aspx
  • swat1948
    swat1948 Posts: 302 Member
    Never heard of it before, ya learn something new everyday!
  • NonnyMary
    NonnyMary Posts: 982 Member
    if it were bone marrow, I was going EWWWWW!