"ideas on the freshest produce this season coupled with gourmet recipes for the freshest produce in town
What's fresh?
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Bursting with goodness, pink grapefruit offers a pleasant tangy flavour and plenty of vitamin C. The flesh varies from pale pink to salmon red and is sweeter than yellow-fleshed types.
Winter lemons are juicy, versatile, and great value. Add a squeeze to soups, stews, or roast chicken for extra flavour, or use the zest and juice to brighten cakes and muffins.
Fresh Medjool dates are soft, sweet, and caramel-like, and a source of vitamin C. Snack on them, add to curries, or try them in an old favourite, sticky date pudding.
Aussie Granny Smith apples are crunchy, tart, and perfect for snacking or cooking. The main varieties in season now at your local greengrocer are Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Envy, Yello, Ambrosia, Pink Lady, Fuji, Jazz, Kanzi and Bravo.
Small but sweet, ruby-fleshed blood oranges are in season now. Add their juice to brighten winter dishes — they’re delicious with strawberries and rhubarb
Winter strawberries from Queensland are eating beautifully — sweet, juicy, and full of flavour, however you may find them a little more this week, due to the cold overnight temperatures
Tender and mild in flavour, zucchini is a top buy this week. It's perfect for adding to stir-fries, pasta dishes, fritters, or roasting with herbs and olive oil. For a simple side, try slicing zucchinis and grilling them until golden and delicious!
Parsnips are a winter favourite, offering sweet, earthy flavour and creamy texture when cooked. Perfect for roasting, mashing with potato, or adding to soups and casseroles.
