ingredients

Avocado
I grew up on an organic avocado farm, this nutty oily delicious fruit was a major part of my diet from an early age. Now I live in Asia where it is eaten as a dessert.
Recipes: Avocado - from garden to plate #2

Carambola
Carambolas, or star fruit, are tropical star shaped fruits that are enjoyed across the world. They can be eaten when ripe and overflowing with sweet juices, or tart green and unripe. These aren't my favourite fruits, but they certainly are prettily star shaped.
Post: Carambola - from garden to plate #4

Mangosteen
The queen of fruit, delicate, fragrant and likably sweet. This tropical treat is often paired with durian, but is delicious on its own or transformed into a light summer dessert.
Recipes: Mangosteen yoghurt pannacotta

Atherton Raspberries grow wild where I'm from. The fruit is floral, sweet and dry, lacking the sour aspect of a traditional raspberry. Regardless, they are delicious.
Recipes: Native raspberry - from garden to plate #7

Passion fruit, the very description of summer.
Recipes: Passion fruit curd cake, passion fruit curd, Tropical Custard and Jelly, passion fruit semifreddo

Pomegranate

Asparagus seems to divide the population. Some love this quick growing sprout and will eat it fresh from the ground as a delicacy (me), others despise the mere thought of it. Perhaps scarred from one too many servings of putrid canned asparagus?
Recipes: Asparagus - from garden to plate #1, Asparagus frittata, asparagus and ricotta tart

Beetroot, sweet and earthy. Ruby red. An acquired taste.
Recipes: Pork chops with beetroot relish, Beetroot - from garden to plate #3, raw beetroot and goats cheese salad

Beetroot leaves betray the freshness of the bulb. Often the wilted specimens are removed. Best to buy beetroot with fresh leaves, but don't throw them away!
Recipes: Sauteed Beetroot Leaves with Anchovy and Garlic Breadcrumbs

Silverbeet, I think it is even better than spinach.
Recipes: Silverbeet Gratin

Carob Molasses
Made from the pulp of the carob fruit. It is sweet and deep and delicious in its own right. Please don't use it as a substitute for chocolate, everyone will be disappointed.
Recipes: Carob molasses cake with honeyed ricotta

Dulce De Leche
This south american milk caramel is simple to make and addictive!
Recipes: Chocolate cakes with dulce de leche, Dulce de Leche

Mograbiyeh
Also known as Israeli couscous, this large couscous is an interesting starch cooked risotto style or boiled and used in a salad.
Recipe: Mograbiyeh salad