What's in season over autumn
The fruits and vegetables at their very best from March through to May.
In Season
How to make the most of fresh quinces
Quince is the queen of the pome family, which includes apples, pears and nashi. Here's how to make the most of their autumn bounty.
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Cake tatin aka apple upside-down cake
All the delicious, buttery, caramelly warmth of a tarte tatin, but in cake form. What's not to love?
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Stroganoff pasta bake with spinach and mushrooms
A pasta bake doesn't need a lot of time in the oven. Rather, grill it just long enough to melt the cheese on top.
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Rhubarb and strawberry galette
Think of this galette recipe as a template for all kinds of fruits, varying the nuts and spices to match – apples, for example, with almond meal and nutmeg, or stone fruits with crushed amaretti biscuits.
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Rigatoni with eggplant, tomato and oregano
In my version of 'pasta alla Norma' I'm charring the eggplant to add an appealing element of smokiness.
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Vegetable salad with shaved seaweed and Japanese dressing
Don't be intimidated by the number of elements in this recipe. It can be shaped to contain as many or as few seasonal vegetables as you wish.
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Teriyaki-glazed eggplant with creamed corn
The corn puree is sweet and creamy, and the glazed eggplant is sticky on the outside and sof tand gooey on the inside.
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The 21 top recipes of summer
From big bold salads to quick chicken - our most popular summer recipes offer something for everyone.
Simple seasonal recipes starring late-summer produce
Crispy, smoky skillet corn; garlicky marinated tomatoes; herby brown rice salad; yellow zucchini fritters and stone fruit muffins.
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Tomato, watermelon and feta bruschetta
The freshness of watermelon actually works extremely well with tomato, providing a touch of sweetness to balance the tomato's meaty sourness.
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How to poach a lobster
Lobster poached this way is delicious simply sliced and served chilled or at room temperature as a starter, torn up and tossed through a green papaya salad, added to XO fried rice or turned into a delectable lobster omelette.
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Chicken, capsicum and basil tray bake
This simple summery bake is an easy dinner that combines the natural affinity of basil and capsicum with succulent roast chicken.
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BLAT in salad form
The classic Spanish pan con tomate becomes tomato croutons with a creamy dressing. It's a bit like a BLAT in salad form.
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Chinese-style coleslaw with Asian herbs
With its piquant dressing and masses of fresh herbs, this vibrant salad makes a refreshing side dish during hot weather.
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Creamy watermelon ice-cream slices
Let the freezer do the work: first, freeze watermelon overnight, then turn it into a creamy two-ingredient ice-cream on a biscuit base. Refreeze it and it's ready to go.
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Our newest summer recipes
Colourful crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for casual summer get-togethers. Keep checking back as new recipes come in.
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Heirloom tomato gazpacho
This gazpacho is easy to throw together and takes about 10 minutes to prepare – just stick everything in the blender.
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Pavlova with summer fruit and basil oil
This is the ultimate holiday dessert. The pavlova also tastes lovely with some lemon curd flicked artfully over the top.
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Heirloom tomatoes with burrata and basil oil
This dish can be used as a side with a protein, or on its own when served with good crusty sourdough slathered in butter and salt.