Summer Produce Highlight

December 1, 2022

It’s the first of December, which means summer is finally here. Summer seasonal fruits and vegetables are delicious and refreshing, perfect for beating the summer heat. Read on for some of the best produce that’s in-season this summer, as well as some great recipe inspo.

Seasonal summer vegetables

Artichokes

Casarecce with Artichokes & Lemon Garlic Crumbs

Casarecce with Artichokes & Lemon Garlic Crumbs

Aubergines

Vegetarian aubergine lasagne

Vegetarian aubergine lasagne

Beans

Warm green bean salad with toasted sesame seeds

Warm green bean salad with toasted sesame seeds

Beetroot

Beetroot & za’atar dip with pita chips

Beetroot & za’atar dip with pita chips

Celery

Apple and celery zinger

Apple and celery zinger

Patty pans

Patty pan and bulgur-wheat sushi with mango-chilli dip

Pattypan and bulgur-wheat sushi with mango-chilli dip

Red onions

Roasted beetroot, pickled red onion and goat’s cheese salad

Roasted beetroot, pickled red onion and goat’s cheese salad

Spinach

Broccoli and spinach-base pizza

Broccoli and spinach-base pizza

Seasonal summer fruits

Apricots

Apricot & almond phyllo tarte Tatin

Apricot & almond phyllo tarte Tatin

Grapes

Crispy porchetta with grape & sage stuffing

Crispy porchetta with grape & sage stuffing

Guavas

Guava and mint ice lollies

Guava and mint ice lollies

Litchis

Litchi-mousse no-bake cheesecake

Litchi-mousse no-bake cheesecake

Mangoes

3-ingredient Mango Sorbet

3-ingredient Mango Sorbet

Nectarines

Roasted nectarines with amaretti crumble

Roasted nectarines with amaretti crumble

Papaya

Coconut, Papaya & Macadamia Bowl

Coconut, Papaya & Macadamia Bowl

Watermelon

Watermelon and Aperol snow

Watermelon and Aperol snow

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Featured Image: Kelly Neil Via Unsplash

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