A handy guide of which fruits and nuts, and vegetables and herbs are available to cook with seasonally in May, for both southern and northern hemispheres.
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- Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere
- Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere
- Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere
- Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere
Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere
- Aunt Maybe’s Apple Strudel by Inspired by Charm
- Autumn Apple Crisp by With Two Spoons
- Apple Crumble Cookies by Jamie Oliver
- Blackened Salmon Tacos w Minted Pineapple Salsa by Food Daydreaming
- Miso Grilled Avocado with Sesame Soba Noodles by Tom Walton
- Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto by Emily Kydd
- Banana Bread Granola by Minimalist Baker
- Banana Soufflés by Eric Ripert
- French Toast Stuffed with Banana and Maple Syrup by John Torode
- Autumnal Warm Beetroot and Chestnut Salad by Brain Food Studio
- Roasted Chestnut and Mushroom Soup by The Tasty Chilli
- Japanese Kuri Youkan Chestnut Jelly Cake by Japan Centre
- Brandied Cumquats by AWW Food
- Cumquat Jelly by Chelsea Sugar
- Roasted Asparagus with Sautéed Shallots and Cumquats by Floating Kitchen
- Custard Apple Ice Cream by Angela on Recetin
- Custard Apple and Apple Pie by Phoebe Wood
- Warm Custard Apple Salad with Salt and Pepper Squid by Kirrily La Rosa
- Savoury Feijoa Skin Compote by Nici Wickes
- Feijoa and Ginger Chutney by Lauraine Jacobs
- Caramelised Feijoa Pudding with Salted Macadamias by He Needs Food
- Grape and Cinnamon Slice on Taste.com.au
- Greek Grape Spoon Sweets with Lemon by Rick Stein
- Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts by Oh My Veggies
- Hazelnut and Oregano Pasta by Sophie Godwin
- Olive Oil Cake with Hazelnut and Ricotta by The Delicious Team
- Savory Hazelnut and Cauliflower Nut Loaf with Mushroom Sauce by Dana Velden
- Kiwifruit, Lime and Coconut Muffins by Michelle Southan
- Kiwi, Kale and Chia Parfait Smoothie by Olive Magazine
- Classic Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Kiwifruit by My Food Book
- Lemon Crisp Custard Slice by Liz Macri
- Lemon-Scented Potatoes by Delicious
- Lemon Curd and Blueberry Roulade by Amanda James
- Fresh Limeade by A Couple Cooks
- Atlantic Salmon with a Coriander and Lime Dressing by Bree Reardon
- Easy Lime and Coconut Slice by Bake Play Smile
- Carrot, Chicory and Mandarin Salad with Burrata and Walnuts by Rosie Birkett
- Mandarin Marmalade by AWW Food
- Sweet Mandarin Orange Scones by One Hot Oven
- Honey-Poached Nashi Pears with Cinnamon Chantilly by Adam Liaw
- Nashi Pear Puds by Food to Love
- Nashi Chicken Waldorf Bruschetta by Sarah Hobbs
- Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming
- Chicken, Red Pepper and Olive Cacciatore by Olive Magazine
- Green Olive Pasta with Toasted Lemon Breadcrumbs and Herbs by Spices in my DNA
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Candied Peanuts by David Lebovitz
- 5-Minutes Homemade Peanut Butter by Pinch of Yum
- Earl Grey Spiced Poached Pears by Jamie Oliver
- Pear Custard Pie by Dinner at the Zoo
- Savoury Roasted Pear and Red Onions with Halloumi Cheese by Heartbeet Kitchen
- Persimmon Risotto with Pancetta and Goat’s Cheese by Juls’ Kitchen
- Easy Persimmon Crumble Pie by Wandercooks
- Persimmon Paste by Kerrie Mullins
- Plum and Salmon Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Late Summer Plum Cake by Once Upon a Chef
- Ginger Creams with Poached Plums by Delicious
- Smoked Eggplant, Pepper and Walnut Salad with Pomegranate by Olive Magazine
- Pomegranate Chicken by Waves in the Kitchen
- Pomegranate Salad by Recipe Tin Eats
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Pomelo Citrus Bars by Megan Gordon
- Punto Pomelo by Cyrus Keyhari
- Honeyed Quince Cake by Jamie Oliver
- Slow-Roasted Quinces with Honey, Cinnamon and Cloves by Good Food
- Comforting Beef and Quince Stew by Not Quite Nigella
- Tropical Fruit Rambutan Cocktail by HWC Magazine
- Asian Fruit Salad by Robin Asbell
- Savoury Stuffed Rambutan on Food.com
- Rhubarb Custard Cake by Claire Saffitz
- Vegan and Gluten Free Rhubarb Crisp by The Bonjon Gourmet
- Savoury Rhubarb and Cinnamon Red Lentil Curry by Lowly Food
- 5-Minute Candied Walnuts by Natasha’s Kitchen
- Walnut Toffee Tart by Taste of Home
- Easy Double Chocolate Walnut Cookies by Inspired Taste
Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere
- Asian Greens with Oyster Sauce by Kate Freeman
- Baked Asian Greens with Soy and Coconut Sprinkle by Fresh Ideas
- Chilli and Garlic Stir-Fried Asian Greens by Emma Braz
- Borscht by Adam Bush
- Warm Beetroot, Chorizo and Pear Salad by Sarah Cook
- Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver
- Chickpea, Tuna and Broccoli Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Beef and Broccoli Fajitas by Adam Bush
- Seared Snapper with Creamed Broccoli and Lettuce by Nicky Reimer
- Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Kale Gratin by Every Last Bite
- Potato, Prosciutto and Brussels Sprouts Pizza by Katrina Woodman
- Brussels Sprouts with Soba Noodles and Fish Sauce Vinaigrette by Warren Mendes
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Sautéed Cabbage by Well Plated
- Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by Just One Cookbook
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots by Recipe Tin Eats
- Carrot Cake by Inspired Taste
- Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming
- Roasted Cauliflower by Love and Lemons
- Cauliflower Baked Ziti by Lena Abraham
- Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Roast Capsicum Salad by Silvia Colloca
- Capsicum Curry by Indian Healthy Recipes
- Celeriac Remoulade with Fish and Beans by Food Daydreaming
- Celeriac Soup by Recipe Tin Eats
- Celeriac Chips by Lazy Cat Kitchen
- Celery Soup by Feasting at Home
- Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts
- Potato, Celery and Mustard Salad by Olive Magazine
- Daikon with Chicken in Yuzu Sauce by I Heart Umami
- Spicy Roasted Daikon French Fries by Cooking on the Weekends
- Daikon Radish Salad by My Korean Kitchen
- Easy Greek-Style Eggplant by The Mediterranean Dish
- Healthy Moroccan Baked Eggplant by Live Lighter
- Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant by Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- Roasted Fennel by Elise Bauer
- Fennel, Beetroot and Orange Salad with Griddled Prawns by Delicious Magazine
- Sausage and Fennel Coleslaw Wraps by The Delicious Team
- Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming
- Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken with Asparagus by Diethood
- Garlic Knots by Amelia Rampe
- Fresh Ginger Tea by Cookie and Kate
- Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken by Budget Bytes
- Ginger Cookies by Dinner then Dessert
- Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush
- Sausage and Leek Mash Pie by Esther Clark
- Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts by Foodie Crush
- Stir-Fried Lettuce by The Woks of Life
- Wagyu, Charred Cos Lettuce and Chips by Mark McNamara
- Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps by Taste of Home
- Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming
- Garlic Mushrooms by Café Delites
- 30-Minute Portobello Mushroom Stir-Fry by Minimalist Baker
- Marinated Slow Roasted Onions by Kevin is Cooking
- Caramelised Onion Pasta by Samantha Senviratne
- French Onion Soup by Gimme some Oven
- Parsnip Cakes with Bacon by Nigel Slater
- Sweet and Sticky Parsnips by Mari-Louis Guy
- Pureed Roasted Parsnips by Elise Bauer
- Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming
- Mexican Bean and Potato Bake by Easy Cheesy Vegetarian
- Picadillo by The Modern Proper
- Roasted Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds by My Life Cookbook
- Pumpkin, Feta and Tomato Frittata by Shannon Bennett
- Pumpkin and Pecan Strudel by the Good Food Team
- Potato, Leek and Silverbeet Gratin by Emma Knowles and Lisa Featherby
- Rainbow Silverbeet with Pine Nuts, Garlic and Raisins by AWW Food
- Silverbeet and Chickpea Puttanesca by Matt Preston
- Crackling Spinach by Fatt Pundit Café
- Spinach, Parmesan and Chicken Noodle Soup from Delicious
- Wilted Spinach with Yogurt and Raisins by Jamie Oliver
- Swede Chips with Sticky Mustard Dressing by Fuss Free Flavours
- Swede and Silverbeet Pie by Loukie Werle
- Swede Gnocchi with Crispy Sage by Sophie Goodwin
- Ginger Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils and Kale by The First Mess
- Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Food with Feeling
- Crispy Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes by Comfort of Cooking
- Tomato, Peach and Burrata Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Ugly Tomato Sauce by The Food Network Kitchen
- Braised White Fish in Roma Tomato by The Healthy Chef
Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere
- Apricot Crumble Squares by Veena Azmanov
- German Apricot Cake by Jennifer McGavin
- Traditional Apricot Jam by Michelle Southan
- Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming
- Avocado Pesto Pasta with Hot-Smoked Salmon by Amira Georgy
- Avocado Chocolate Mousse by Olive Magazine
- Upside-Down Banana Cake with Maple-Caramel Sauce by Sarah Cook
- Banana Drop Cookies by Love Foodies
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl by Purely Kaylie
- Chocolate and Blackberry Self-Saucing Puddings by Jamie Oliver
- Blackberry Chicken by Where is my Spoon?
- Blackberry Whiskey by Olive Magazine
- Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Savoury Blueberry Sauce by Better Homes and Gardens
- Blueberry Buckle by Spend with Pennies
- Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars by Averie Cooks
- Classic Cherry Clafoutis by Nigel Slater
- Oven-Roasted Cherry Chicken with Rosemary by Waves in the Kitchen
- 5-Minute Grape Sorbet by Live Eat Learn
- Sweet Roasted Grapes by Food Network Magazine
- Harvest Grape and Olive Oil Cake by Once Upon a Chef
- Kiwifruit Chicken Soba Noodle Salad by My Kitchen Love
- Kiwifruit Puree with Mango and Passionfruit Gelato on Delicious website
- Halloumi and Kiwifruit Summer Salad by A Dash of Ginger
- Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Pineapple Flowers by Delicious
- Lemon and Rosemary Traybake Lamb by Lucy O’Reilly
- Easy Lemon Cookies by Sweetest Menu
- Mandarin Orange Almond Cake by An Italian in my Kitchen
- Mandarin Ginger Gin Sour by Moody Mixologist
- Mandarin Pork Stir-Fry by Taste of Home
- Quick and Easy Mango Chicken by Savory Spin
- Mango Crumb Bars by Joyous Apron
- Jerk Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa by Sarah Hobbs
- Nectarine Upside-Down Cake by Damn Delicious
- Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Mascarpone by She Wears Many Hats
- Grilled Nectarine Salad with Chicken, Mozzarella and Mint by Happy Body Formula
- Citrus Black Tea Affogato by Food Daydreaming
- Orange Cookies with Sweet Orange Glaze by Brown Eyed Baker
- Mozzarella and Orange Salad with Coriander Seed Dressing by The Good Food Team
- Mexican Papaya Salad by Feasting at Home
- Roasted Papaya with Brown Sugar by Martha Stewart
- Chicken and Papaya Stir-Fry by Marcia Kiesel
- Tomato, Peach and Burrata Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Peach Cobbler by Tastes Better from Scratch
- 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt by Just a Taste
- Blackened Salmon Tacos w Minted Pineapple Salsa by Food Daydreaming
- Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Pineapple Flowers by Delicious
- Sticky Pineapple Chicken by Just a Taste
- Plum and Salmon Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Green Plum Jam by From the Larder
- Plum Flognarde by A New Bloom
- Raspberry Crumble Bars by Pinch of Yum
- Quick and Easy Raspberry Fool by Foodie Crush
- Black Rice and Raspberry Salad by Green Evi
- Stewed Rhubarb by A Baking Journey
- Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake by Simple Bites
- Rhubarb Compote by Great British Chefs
- Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Well Plated
- Easy Strawberry Sorbet by Saving Room for Dessert
Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere
- Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke by Cooking on the Weekends
- Artichoke Hearts in a White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce by Foodness Gracious
- Roasted Lemon Artichoke and Browned Butter Pasta by Half Baked Harvest
- Asian Greens with Oyster Sauce by Kate Freeman
- Baked Asian Greens with Soy and Coconut Sprinkle by Fresh Ideas
- Chilli and Garlic Stir-Fried Asian Greens by Emma Braz
- Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus by Café Delites
- Absurdly Addictive Asparagus by Kaykay
- Asparagus and Anchovy Pasta by Adam Bush
- Borscht by Adam Bush
- Warm Beetroot, Chorizo and Pear Salad by Sarah Cook
- Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver
- Chickpea, Tuna and Broccoli Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Beef and Broccoli Fajitas by Adam Bush
- Seared Snapper with Creamed Broccoli and Lettuce by Nicky Reimer
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots by Recipe Tin Eats
- Carrot Cake by Inspired Taste
- Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming
- Roasted Cauliflower by Love and Lemons
- Cauliflower Baked Ziti by Lena Abraham
- Celery Soup by Feasting at Home
- Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts
- Potato, Celery and Mustard Salad by Olive Magazine
- Southern Style Collard Greens by Hank Shaw
- Hummus Collard Wraps by Eating Bird Food
- Creamed Collard Greens by Foodal
- Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming
- Coconut and Coriander Chicken Curry by Adam Liaw
- Moroccan Carrot and Coriander Soup by Taste.com.au
- Easy Chinese Cucumber Salad by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Cucumber Rolls Stuffed with Feta by Olivia Andrews
- Cucumber and Elderflower Spritzer by The Good Food Team
- Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming
- Lemon and Dill Chicken by Eating Well Test Kitchen
- Dill Sauce by Food and Wine
- Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming
- Creamy Garlic Basil Chicken with Asparagus by Diethood
- Garlic Knots by Amelia Rampe
- Nana’s Famous Green Beans by Mom on Timeout
- Roast Green Beans with Sweet Tomatoes by Fresh Ideas
- Serrano, Artichoke, Green Bean and Hazelnut Salad by Rick Stein
- Garlic Butter Rice with Kale by Recipe Tin Eats
- Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta by Budget Bytes
- Baked Kale Crisps with Smoky Paprika Salt by Olive Magazine
- Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush
- Sausage and Leek Mash Pie by Esther Clark
- Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts by Foodie Crush
- Tomato, Peach and Burrata Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Orange Mint Iced Tea by Michelle Noerianto
- Lime, Mint and Milk Chocolate Cake by Edd Kimber
- Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming
- Garlic Mushrooms by Café Delites
- 30-Minute Portobello Mushroom Stir-Fry by Minimalist Baker
- Parsley Pesto by Inside the Rustic Kitchen
- Beef Salad with Caper and Parsley Dressing by Mary Cadogan
- My Mother’s Lebanese Tabbouleh by Cdilaura
- Stewed Green Peas by A Small Kitchen in Genoa
- Spring Pea Puree by Leite’s Culinaria
- Snapper Pea a la Francais by Shannon Bennett
- Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming
- Salmon Chowder by The Modern Proper
- Indian Spiced Potato Sliders by Liz Macri
- No-Stir Risotto with Radishes, Asparagus and Artichokes by Delicious Magazine
- Sautéed Radish Greens by Fork in the Road
- Cucumber Radish Salad by Natasha’s Kitchen
- Rocket, Pear and Parmesan Salad by Nadsy
- Rocket Pesto by Shoot the Cook
- Rocket and Parmesan Frittata by Steve Manfredi
- Crackling Spinach by Fatt Pundit Café
- Spinach, Parmesan and Chicken Noodle Soup from Delicious
- Wilted Spinach with Yogurt and Raisins by Jamie Oliver
- Korean Spicy Green Onion Salad by My Korean Kitchen
- Sea Bass with Sizzled Ginger, Chilli and Spring Onions by Jane Hornby
- Ginger Scallion Sauce by Pups with Chopsticks
- Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil in Oven by A Couple Cooks
- Easy Creamed Corn by Damn Delicious
- Baked Summer Squash by Sara Kate Gillingham
- Stuffed Yellow Squash by Ready Set Eat
- Summer Squash and Onions with Tomatoes by Saving Room for Dessert
- Simple Sautéed Swiss Chard by Healthy Seasonal Recipes
- Polenta and Chard Chips with Rich Tomato Sauce by Delicious Magazine
- Rainbow Chard Salad by The View from Great Island
- Garlic Thyme Chicken Thighs by Julia’s Album
- Lemon and Thyme Salt by Sally Courtney
- Lemon Curd with Thyme by Sophia’s Kitchen
- Zucchini Pasta with Garden Green Sauce by Colin Fassnidge
- Ham and Cheese Croissant Zucchini Slice by Michelle Southan
- Baked Parmesan Zucchini by Damn Delicious
