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The delicate flavours of dill, wild garlic and fresh chives against the sharp Montgomery cheddar and Cravero parmigiano reggiano make this fluffy egg white omelette a tasty and protein-fuelled start to the day.

This recipe is an excellent addition to summer dinner parties or as an easy mid-week meal for the whole family – it’s simple to prepare, but impressive on the flavour.

Spring means rhubarb. When cooked down, these long blush stalks turn into a delicious sweet and sour compote. Make a batch and have this on hand to dollop onto porridge, yoghurt or vanilla ice cream.

This versatile recipe is a family favourite – use it to ice everything from vanilla cupcakes to denser cakes like hummingbird or carrot cake.

Celebrating blood orange and fennel, this fresh side salad pairs well with pork or pasta dishes. It also makes a beautiful starter with pan-seared scallops.

This overnight recipe is great for getting a head start on the week. It will last in the fridge for a couple of days and can easily be scaled up or down depending on how many mouths you are feeding.

This light, crisp salad makes a great side for a family roast. The sweetness from the corn balances the sharpness of the lemon dressing. Halve the quantity and add tuna (or another protein) for a healthy lunch-time salad.

Vegan kimchi fritters are easy to pull together on a weeknight, using cupboard ingredients. They make a satisfying meal with your favourite hot sauce and sliced avocado.

Welcome Spring-time with the fresh combination of pea and mint. This soup is perfect for freezing and is full of plant protein.

Full of healthy fats and potassium, smashed avocado on toast, is a nutritious and quick breakfast option. Pair it with Vegemite for a Vitamin B boost, or serve it with goat cheese, hummus, bacon, poached eggs or freshly chopped coriander! The possibilities are endless.

These vegan ginger and turmeric biscuits have a lovely crunch and slightly chewy centre. The warming mix of spices and decadent snap of chocolate and crystallised ginger will take you to a happy place.

In season heritage carrots give this soup its distinctive garnet colour. You can turn the heat up or down for a warming meal when the cold weather starts to set in.