Don’t let the final days of winter prevent you from tasting all the season has to offer. 

Eating seasonally is nothing new. But with fruit and veggie prices on the rise, turning to the cold-hardy stars of winter can pay off in more ways than one. Frost-tolerant veg such as beetroot, silverbeet, spinach, kūmara and cavolo nero are usually at their cheapest and freshest in winter; here’s how to use them from breakfast to dessert.

BREKKIE

Fridge-Raid Frittata

Let whatever is in your fridge take centre stage in this easy-to-make frittata.

Rosti with Creamed Spinach

This versatile meal can be served with poached eggs for breakfast, or with salmon or sirloin for a main

Greens and Feta Pancakes

Make these savoury pancakes using any garden greens you’ve got.

STARTERS, SOUPS AND SIDES

Green Leek & Potato Soup

Don’t forget the leek greens, particularly from smaller leeks as they are sweet and add excellent flavour to this soup.

Beetroot Cashew Dip

Serve this creamy homemade dip with a zippy butter bean salad and homemade seed crackers

Ruth Pretty’s Cabbage, Pear & Fennel Slaw

Cider vinegar, mustard and caraway punch up this simple, elegant slaw.

Roasted Butternut & Orange Soup

Pumpkin can be substituted for butternut in this soup, depending on availability.

Beetroot & Goat Cheese Tarte Tatin

Sweet, caramelized beetroot and tart goat cheese results in a delicious savoury dish.

Brussels Sprouts with Honey & Toasted Pepitas

Fresh brussels sprouts are the star of the show in this healthy-yet-tasty side dish.

MAINS

Cavolo Nero, Lemon & Ricotta Pizza

This is pizza made simple: crispy cavolo nero, lemon zest and a medley of cheeses.

Broccoli Tart with Red Onion Jam & Walnut Pesto

Feel free to experiment with other veggies in this tart — it will taste just as good.

Coriander & Lime Pesto with Noodles and Greens

Polish off a bowl of this, and you’ll feel not only satiated but virtuous!

Silverbeet Gnudi

These green-speckled ricotta dumplings are like gnocchi’s rustic cousins.

Braised Lamb Shank & Kūmara Pie

Waiting for the lamb to work its magic in the oven requires patience, but the end result is completely worth it.

Cauliflower Fritters with Fried Halloumi

A zingy lime emulsion is the perfect dressing for these scrummy cauli fritters.

DESSERT

Four Ginger Parsnip Sticky Date Pudding

The addition of parsnip that really makes this a real show-stopper.