Max Rocha's Courgette, Apricot, Stracciatella and Roast Almonds

Name: Max Rocha's Courgette, Apricot, Stracciatella and Roast Almonds
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 green courgette; extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; zest of 1 lemon; ½ bunch of basil, leaves picked; 1 garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 ripe apricots; 200g stracciatella (see tip); Dressing; 45g whole roast almonds; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

Recipe by: Darina Allen

Top Tip: Make your own stracciatella. If you can’t source stracciatella, buy the best mozzarella (225g) you can find. Chop gently, cover with 175-225ml of cream, taste and add a pinch of flaky sea salt if necessary.