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Seasonal produce

No one can stop at one of these frittelle di zucchine (zucchini fritters).

Celebrate zucchini season with this golden, moreish Italian classic

Make the most of seasonal produce with this authentic (and inexpensive) family favourite from the couple behind the hit YouTube channel Vincenzo’s Plate.

  • Vincenzo and Suzanne Prosperi
 Danielle Alvarez's tomato and basil poached eggs with crusty bread.

Cracking the code: Six eggy brunch recipes that let seasonal produce shine

Level up brunch with fresh takes on shakshuka, such as Danielle Alvarez’s basil one-pan wonder. Her tip? Use ripe, peak-season tomatoes for the best flavour.

Tomato salad.

Red alert: Adam Liaw’s 18 best ways to use tomatoes at their peak

Heavy on the vine and bursting with sweetness, the tomato is officially in its prime. Here’s how to make the fruit the star of the show.

Summer pinzimonio.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s summer pinzimonio

Bring a taste of Milanese aperitivo to your table with pinzimonio, the ultimate shared plate of seasonal veg and seasoned olive oil.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Happy Apple Fruit Shop’s Graham Gee recommends placing your fruit and vegetable order early.

Sunny with a chance of mangoes: Here’s the fresh produce forecast for Christmas

Ordering early is the secret to a wilt-free festive feast. Beat the heat, and the last-minute panic, with these expert tips on securing the best produce.

  • Dani Valent
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With their airtight seals, glass jars keep food fresh the longest. 

These everyday old-fashioned household items will make your food last longer

Hold on to your jam jars and take stock of old tea towels. These eco-savvy hacks will stretch the storage life of your favourite foods.

  • Anna Matilda
Give the Italian-American classic of pasta alla vodka a shake-up by adding fudgy roasted eggplant.

Nine delicious meat-free ways to make the most of eggplant

From its fudgy texture when cooked just right to its ability to soak up flavours, this versatile vegetable is a blank canvas for culinary adventures.

A restaurant in Abbotsford less than a year old is being rebooted, after its owners say they missed the mark.

Why this much-talked-about restaurant is being overhauled in its first year

The owners admit the original menu “missed the mark” with locals – now they’ve gone back to the drawing board, revealing a new all-women leadership team with impressive international credentials.

  • Dani Valent
Romesco pasta with ricotta.

Five things to do with romesco, the Spanish flavour bomb (and how to make the sauce at home)

Traditionally served with fish and grilled meats, this brilliant capsicum sauce enlivens everything it touches. Make extra sauce so you can freeze some for later.

Lemons look pretty stored in a bowl, but last longer in the fridge.

Pretty as a picture, but storing your lemons this way could turn things extra sour

Five things you probably didn’t know about the super citrus fruit, plus tips to help you squeeze every last drop out of them.

  • Nina Rousseau