Delicious marrow recipes you’ll love

Marrowsare large, mature courgettes/zucchini often found in late summer gardens or allotments. With their creamy texture and mild flavour, marrows are incredibly versatile—but many home cooks are left wondering: what should I do with a glut of marrows?

This article shares tried-and-tested marrow recipes loved by the Cookpad community, helping you turn this often-overlooked veg into something special.

How to Prepare Marrow for Cooking

Before you start, it’s good to know that marrow skin and seeds are completely edible. If you’re roasting or cubing it, simply scrub clean and chop. If you’re stuffing it, cut the marrow in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Don’t discard the seeds—you can roast and salt them for a nutritious snack!

Top Ways to Cook Marrow

Here are the most delicious and popular ways to cook with marrow:

Make a hearty soup

Marrow makes a great soup base thanks to its soft flesh. Try adding ingredients like sweet potato, garlic, or chilli for extra flavour. A few favourites:

• Summer marrow soup with chilli and lime – light, zesty, and perfect for warm days.
• Potato & marrow soup – thick, warming and satisfying.
• Simple marrow broth – minimal ingredients, maximum marrow flavour.

Summer Marrow Soup with Chilli, Lime, Mint and Garlicbig marrow (i have no idea how much it weighed sorry), large sweet potato, onion, garlic, large carrot

Courgette & potato soup⏱ 10 mins prep 30 mins cooking · 📸 2potato, courgette or marrow, Stock cubes or powder, spring onions, cheese

Marrow Soup with grilled marrow⏱ 30 minutesOlive oil, marrows, carrot (veggie of your choice), Salt and black pepper powder, Water or vegetable stock

Try stuffed marrow

This is a brilliant way to make marrow the centrepiece of a meal. Just scoop, fill, and bake! Popular fillings include:

• Spiced quinoa and minced meat – a protein-rich and hearty option.
• Veggie chilli with beans – great for vegetarians, topped with cheese or breadcrumbs.
• Tomato and herb stuffing – fresh and Mediterranean-inspired.

Stuffed Marrow With Salted Japanese Plum (umeboshi) in Asian Broth 🌿⏱ 45 minsmarrow (peel and take the seed and middle part of), raw prawns (finely chopped by hand or in food processor) or minced chicken or minced pork, small pack of glass noodles, soak in hot water for 10 min then cut it into small pieces, salted Japanese plum or umeboshi, (you can leave this out if you can’t find it), chicken or vegetable stock powder

Stuffed Marrow Squash #glutenfree #everydayrecipe #easyrecipelarge marrow or 2 medium marrow squash (or any other large squash), stuffing, minced meat - chicken, turkey, beef, pork or a mix, large onion or 2 medium onions, garlic / 1 tablespoon garlic powder or garlic paste

Roastit or cube it

Toss cubed marrow in olive oil, garlic, and herbs and roast until golden. This method brings out its subtle sweetness and pairs well with roast chicken, grains or pasta.

Roasted Chicken with vege⏱ Marination: 4 hrs Cooking: 1hrs · 📸 1Whole bird with skin (1.35 kg), Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian herb

Baby Marrow Roast⏱ 20 minsBaby   marrow, red onions Baby (sliced), Ginger-garlic paste, Green chili (slit), Turmeric powder

Add to curries and stews

Like courgettes, marrows absorb flavours beautifully. Add them into coconut curries, vegetable stews, or even dahl for a seasonal twist.

Thai red curry with marrow and chicken 🍛⏱ 30 minsmarrow, peeled and de-seeded, cut into bite size, Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, palm sugar or brown sugar, fishsauce

Beef vegitable stew with dombolo⏱ 2 hours · 📸 1olive oil, stewing beef, onion, chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Bay leaves

FAQs About Cooking Marrow

Can you eat the skin of a marrow? Yes! It softens during cooking and adds fibre and nutrients.

What herbs go best with marrow? Thyme, rosemary, parsley, and basil work wonderfully.

Is marrow the same as zucchini? Marrow is a mature courgette or zucchini. It’s larger, with a slightly firmer texture and milder taste.

Pickled baby marrowbaby marrow, apple cider vinegar, water, white sugar, salt

If you try one of these recipes, or any other marrow recipe on Cookpad, don’t forget to take a photo and share it as a Cooksnap on the recipe. We can’t wait to see how they turn out! 📸