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A vine romance (+recipes)

There's nothing quite like the sweet juiciness of passionfruit.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Ricotta, passionfruit curd & fruit toast

To make the ricotta; put the milk and cream in a heavy-based saucepan.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Banana-passionfruit upside-down cake

Preheat oven to 180C. Grease the cake tin well with the softened butter.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Passionfruit melting moments

Preheat oven to 170C. Cream the butter and the icing sugar with the vanilla until pale.

Well preserved (+recipes)

Squeeze the last out of summer's fresh produce.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Mexican roast tomato hot sauce

Preheat grill and place the tomatoes on a tray.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> White peach and sage jelly

Chop the peaches and place in a large pot or preserving pan with the sage leaves, lemon zest and juice.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Sweetcorn relish

Place the mustard and cumin seeds in a small pan then toast for a few minutes to release the flavours.

Ice, ice baby (+recipes)

Amanda Laird creates some frozen treats to beat the heat.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Strawberry and poached rhubarb custard tarts

Strawberry and poached rhubarb custard tarts.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Fresh blackberry marshmallow

Fresh blackberry marshmallow.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Panna cotta with star anise plums

Panna cotta with star anise plums.

Ocean's bounty (+recipes)

Now's the time to make the most of the deliciously healthy flavours that fresh seafood provides.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Prawns, parma ham, mint, mango and sheep's milk yoghurt

Prawns, parma ham, mint, mango and sheep's milk yoghurt.

Amanda Laird: Grilled octopus, baby fennel, lemon and cumin salt

Grilled octopus, baby fennel, lemon and cumin salt.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Mussel salad with oregano on grilled bread

Mussel salad with oregano on grilled bread.

Smooth operators (+recipes)

Creamy and versatile eggplants make for a delicious addition to any summer spread.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> White eggplant, roast beetroot, baby carrots, coconut dressing

White eggplant, roast beetroot, baby carrots, coconut dressing.