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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?

Grapes

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to new season grapes. Select from seeded and seedless varieties, with grape colours ranging from pale green, pink or black. Varieties include Crimson, Black America, Midnight Beauty, Muscatels, Sweet Globe, Sultana, Thompson, Sweet Celebration, Sapphire, Ivory and Cotton Candy.

Why not try...

+ Grapes
+ Grape and caper salad
+ Blueberry and grape muffins

Figs

Sweet figs are sublime. Figs team equally as well with savoury foods such as nuts, meats and cheese. Try adding figs to a homemade pizza, teamed with prosciutto and feta.

Why not try...

+ Figs
+ Fresh fig, orange and walnut cheesecake
+ Fresh Fig with Basil and Parmesan Pasta

Royal Gala Apples

Royal Gala apples are available from late January through to August, they are a medium in size and the skin has a yellow base with red flushes.

Why not try...

+ Royal Gala Apples
+ Grilled pork fillet with braised red cabbage and apple
+ Fiona Halls Coleslaw

Pears

Available until late autumn, Williams pears are fast-ripening, sweet and juicy, perfect for poaching or adding slices for firm pear to a salad, wash and enjoy as a fibre-rich snack or bake a batch of pear and pecan muffins

Why not try...

+ Pears
+ Christmas Pears
+ Pear, Almond and Ricotta Flan

Banana

Weather events in Far North Queensland is impacting on banana supplies, which means the price of Cavendish, Eco and Sugar bananas have all increased

Why not try...

+ Banana
+ Wholemeal Pancakes
+ Banana, Spinach, Mango, Coconut Water Smoothie

Peaches

Sun-ripened golden and white-fleshed peaches and nectarines are at their prime. The large golden-skinned and fleshed Golden Queen variety has started; these are gorgeous peaches to preserve or poach.

Why not try...

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

Avocado

The smoothest and creamiest avocado you can get at this time of year is the Reed avocado from the Sunraysia area. Currently in season, these round-shaped, large and fleshy avocados are of excellent quality and are priced affordably

Why not try...

+ Avocado
+ Grilled chicken with broad bean, avocado and olive salad
+ Mango salad with seeds and quinoa

Limes

Tangy limes are plentiful and very affordable. To maximise the volume of juice you get from a lime, roll limes between your palm and the benchtop to loosen fibres before cutting and juicing.

Why not try...

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

Rockmelon

Ripe rockmelons have a sweet and distinctive aroma. Like many fruits, rockmelons continue to ripen after harvesting. Once cut, store melons covered in the refrigerator.

Why not try...

+ Rockmelon
+ Bright Eyes

Plums

From sweet to tangy, the plum varieties on offer are as diverse as they are delicious. And the best part is you'll find prices for all budgets.

Why not try...

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

Kale

Leafy and nutritious kale is a popular choice for green juices, stir-frying or adding shredded to frittatas and omelettes. Add a bunch to your shopping list,

Why not try...

+ Kale
+ Grilled chicken with rosemary, pinenut and parmesan crust
+ Kohlrabi and kale slaw

Kumera

With its attractive orange flesh and rich creamy texture kumara is delicious roasted and enjoyed hot or cold in a salad or couscous dish. Spice it up with a little grated ginger, chopped coriander or cumin to make it extra special.

Why not try...

+ Kumera
+ Sweet Potato and Lentil Burgers
+ Shepherds Pie

Cauliflower

Select small to medium-sized, firm white cauliflowers. At home, store in a plastic bag in the fridge and use within 4 days. Versatile cauliflower teams deliciously with flavour like cheese, lemon, ham, garlic, potatoes, mustard, breadcrumbs and curry.

Why not try...

+ Cauliflower
+ Chinese cauliflower fried rice
+ Creamy fish chowder with cauliflower mash

Green Beans

Machine-harvested green beans are a thrifty buy

Why not try...

+ Green Beans
+ Vegan Veggie Pie
+ Salmon with horseradish crust and green beans

Zucchini

Versatile zucchinis are priced affordably, bringing both flavour and nutrition to your meals with dishes. Grilled to perfection, zucchinis lend a delectable touch to your barbecue feast. Embrace the goodness of zucchinis, served hot or cold.

Why not try...

+ Zucchini
+ Zucchini Vellutata
+ Chilli Con Pavo

Sweetcorn

Plump cobs of golden-coloured, sweet corn are delicious and quick to cook. Corn on the cob only requires 4-5 minutes simmering in boiling water, 2 minutes in the microwave and 6-8 minutes on the barbecue.

Why not try...

+ Sweetcorn
+ Creamy fish chowder with cauliflower mash
+ Asparagus egg and nasturtium salad

Eggplant

Grab a good deal on versatile eggplant at your local greengrocer.

Why not try...

+ Eggplant
+ Vietnamese Eggplant
+ Vietnamese grilled chicken in kaffir lime leaves with broccoli and eggplant

Mushrooms

Looking to spruce up your meals with some extra nutrients? Look no further than mushrooms! These little wonders are available all year round, making them the perfect addition to any dish. With their unique texture and flavour, mushrooms can effortlessly elevate your everyday meals to new heights

Why not try...

+ Mushrooms
+ Chicken leek and mushroom lattice pie
+ Vegan Veggie Pie