Seasons

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.

Tangy and tropical passionfruit is such a joyous fruit – especially when paired with vanilla. Enjoy this creamy ice cream on a balmy summer’s day with crushed meringue.

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.

Antioxidant-rich asparagus is best in spring. You can try a mix of green and white asparagus for this tart; both work well with the sweet caramelised onions and orange notes from the olives.

Greek spinach pie (Spanakopita) is a family favourite, blending a refreshing combination of herbs – dill, mint, parsley – with salty fetta and delicate ricotta, this recipe is perfect all year round. Serve with chilli jam or chutney.

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.

The smell of seasonal apples baking in the oven and soft notes of cinnamon bring warm feelings of comfort and joy. Whip up this dairy-free version of the original to hit all the right notes.