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Fresh Food Club - What's in season?



"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town

What's fresh?

Papaya

Vibrant pink-fleshed papaya is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and natural sweetness. Enjoy it chilled with a squeeze of lime for breakfast or team with mint, berries or passionfruit — for vibrant fruit salad

Why not try...

+ Papaya
+ Red Papaya Salad with Pan Fried Haloumi
+ Papaya Lassi

Apricots

Early apricots have a deliciously sweet–tart flavour and are ideal for poaching, baking, roasting or enjoying fresh. Ripen firm apricots in a paper bag to soften. Try grilled apricots with raspberries and yoghurt — simply divine

Why not try...

+ Apricots
+ Christmas Mince Pies
+ Christmas Cake

Peaches

Juicy new-season peaches and nectarines freshly harvested from orchards in NSW, South Australia and Victoria are available at your local greengrocer. Choose from white or yellow flesh varieties, perfect for snacking, baking, grilling or slicing into salads.

Why not try...

+ Peaches
+ Berry and fruit trifle with pistachio dust
+ Peach, raspberry and chia smoothie

Berries

Berries are bursting with flavour and antioxidants this week! Pick up sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, or tangy raspberries and blackberries. Enjoy them as-is, or scatter over breakfast bowls and desserts for a nutrient boost.

Why not try...

+ Berries
+ Lime Pie with Berries
+ Skin Tonic Frappe

Mangoes

Nothing tastes more summery than fresh mangoes. Juicy, fragrant and naturally sweet, they’re perfect enjoyed on their own or transformed into fresh fruit salads, smoothie bowls or a zesty mango, chilli & coriander salsa to serve with BBQ seafood, chicken or pork. Choose from Kensington Pride, Calypso, R2E2 and Lady Jane varieties

Why not try...

+ Mangoes
+ Mango, lime and toasted sesame filo cups
+ Crispy Skin Salmon Fillets with Bean Mash and Mango Salsa

Melons

Melons are thriving as the days warm up. Select from rockmelons, honeydew and Piel de Sapo, and whole seedless watermelon. Serve chilled as a refreshing snack or plate up this tasty watermelon, rocket & haloumi salad for a light summery meal

Why not try...

+ Melons

Cherries

It’s officially cherry time! Whether you prefer soft and juicy or firm and crisp, cherries are a seasonal treat bursting with antioxidants. Perfect for snacking, gifting or festive entertaining.

Why not try...

+ Cherries
+ Cherry chia and ricotta wrap
+ Goats cheese and rocket salad with cherry dressing

Oranges

Australian grown Valencia oranges (our summer orange) are in season and a thrifty citrus buy

Why not try...

+ Oranges
+ Gluten Free Orange and Almond Cake
+ Grilled Spatchcock with a salad of beetroot, orange, watercress & baby herbs

Plums

New-season plums from the North Coast and Queensland are now appearing instore -early fruit may be slightly firmer, but sweetness will build as the season progresses.

Why not try...

+ Plums
+ Plum Upside Down cake
+ Sourdough plum and frangipane tart

Beetroot

Beetroot is a powerhouse vegetable and terrific value. Roast, steam or grate raw into salads. Pair with goat’s cheese, walnuts and spinach for a vibrant salad full of flavour and colour.

Why not try...

+ Beetroot
+ Grilled salmon with golden beetroot, broccoli and freekah
+ Grilled Spatchcock with a salad of beetroot, orange, watercress & baby herbs

Broccolini

Broccolini and Asian greens — including bok choy, choy sum and gai lum — are thriving before summer heat sets in. Quick to cook and rich in nutrients, they’re ideal for fast mid-week meals.

Why not try...

+ Broccolini
+ Salmon & shitake miso soup
+ Creamy fish chowder with cauliflower mash

Mushrooms

Fresh Australian mushrooms are in excellent supply and superb quality. Their rich umami flavour and versatility make them perfect for grilling, tossing through pasta, stuffing or adding to risotto

Why not try...

+ Mushrooms
+ Chilli Con Pavo
+ Easy steamed tofu stir fry

Cucumber

The large Telegraph cucumbers are excellent value this week

Why not try...

+ Cucumber
+ Crispy Skin Salmon Fillets with Bean Mash and Mango Salsa
+ Quinoa, Pistachio and Rose Petal Salad

Shallots

Green onions (shallots) are great value and add gentle onion flavour to salads, omelettes and dressings. Spring onions with the small bulb are also available

Why not try...

+ Shallots
+ Japanese miso and tofu soup
+ Salmon & shitake miso soup

Asian greens

A bunch of Asian leafy greens will add freshness and crunch to any meal. Steam, stir-fry, or drizzle your bok choy, choy sum or gai lum with soy and sesame for an easy side dish.

Why not try...

+ Asian greens
+ Japanese miso and tofu soup
+ Salmon & shitake miso soup

Pumpkin

Jap pumpkin is a terrific buy. Its sweet flavour intensifies when roasted — try adding spices like paprika, cumin, rosemary or cinnamon for a delicious twist.

Why not try...

+ Pumpkin
+ Grilled chicken with rosemary, pinenut and parmesan crust
+ Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta

Iceberg lettuce

Crisp and refreshing Iceberg lettuce is a salad essential. Slice it into chunky wedges and serve with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and chives for a delicious classic wedge salad.

Why not try...

+ Iceberg lettuce
+ Beetroot with chicken mango and feta cups
+ Spiced Chicken & Mango Salad