Late summer tomatoes are richly flavoured.There is a good supply of plump, ripe salad tomatoes around this week from Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and from Sydney growers

New-season Shephard avocados, a perfect choice for salad or sandwiches as they will not brown once cut

Passionfruit are in stores right now and are tangy and delicious.

Checkout the Victorian strawberries and the blackberries this week

Eggplants come in many shapes, sizes and colours and are appreciated the world over for their taste and versatility. Eggplants spongy flesh rapid absorbs flavours during cooking. Eggplant teams well with tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, lemon, basil, mint, cheese, lamb, tahini, and yoghurt. Eggplant, tomato & pine nut salad -This salad teams well with barbecued chicken, fish, or meat.

Zucchini are popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking and flavored for their dense white flesh, versatility, and mild flavour. Grated zucchini is perfect for adding to pasta sauces or sauté sliced zucchinis with crushed garlic until tender.

Pumpkins are plentiful. Select from Butternut, Jarrahdale, and Jap pumpkins. Cut pumpkin is $2-$3 a kilo. Add the sweet, nutty flavour of pumpkin to curries, pasta dishes or roast and toss through cooked couscous or a salad.

Brightly coloured red or green capsicums add colour to any meal. Roast, stir-fry, barbecue, grill or eat raw. Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamins A, B3, and C.

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, garlic, potatoes, mustard, breadcrumbs and curry

Broccoli is a popular vegetable that needs minimal preparation. One of the most nutritious of all vegetables it provides, some iron, potassium, and a high content of vitamins, including vitamin C.

Mushrooms are fast and easy to prepare and have a unique nutritional profile. Make your meals healthier by adding mushrooms.

Crunchy Iceberg lettuce is a thrifty buy

Crisp, tender, and naturally sweet snow peas are a scrumptious addition to any stir fry.

Green bean prices have eased this week