Summer is the best time to enjoy sun-ripened tomatoes. Choose from a great range of glossy tomatoes, including heirloom, cherry, Kumatoes, vine-ripened, Roma, ox-heart, and plenty of grape and cherry-truss tomatoes. For maximum flavour, serve tomatoes at room temperature.
One of our most-loved summer fruits, plump, juicy apricots, are at their best in early summer; their natural sweetness and succulent orange flesh are delicious. Poach whole apricots in a sugar syrup flavoured with orange rind, a vanilla bean and cinnamon stick until tender.
Sweet basil is a fragrant herb with a clove-like aroma and a mild peppery flavour, making it a cornerstone of Italian cuisine. Best known as the star ingredient in classic Genovese pesto, it pairs beautifully with tomatoes and enhances a wide range of dishes. Add basil leaves at the end of cooking or scatter them fresh over your dish for the best flavour.
Versatile carrots are delicious raw or cooked. They are also a good source of vitamins A and, B6 and C, which help contribute to a healthy immune system. This Moroccan-inspired carrot, rocket, and chickpea salad is a delicious way to enjoy carrots in a tasty salad.
New or chat potatoes are in season and available this week at your local greengrocer. Boil or microwave them to serve with a dollop of yoghurt or a little butter. They are also ideal for a potato salad
Experience Lebanese cucumbers' tenderness, juiciness, and flavoursome qualities.