Courgettes in Butter

• 1½ lbs courgettes
• 2 oz butter
• chopped parsley (or chervil mint o

Wash the courgettes and peel them if necessary.

Cut in half-inch rounds or quarter them lengthways, then cut these slices in half.

Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the courgettes for five minutes. Drain well and return to the rinsed and dried pan with the butter.

Sprinkle with whichever herb you choose and simmer gently, without browning, until the courge