Lemon

At Eyal Shani's Miznon restaurants, this simple dish of salted green beans with lemon and garlic is served like a snack in a brown paper bag. Who knew eating your vegetables could be this easy?

Utterly simple and with a speedy curing process, these sardines make a quick and easy light lunch with some crusty bread or an effortless starter as part of a larger menu.

Like a custard tart, but with a refreshing tang.

Bethany Finn, chef at Adelaide restaurant The Mayflower, shares her mum's recipe for lemon delicious pudding. Don't forget the cream.

Fennel's aromatic spice is paired with orange and lemon peel in this easy-to-prepare cake that's perfect for tea-time.

Crunchy green salads are often underrated but they brighten any meal. Here we've scorched the lettuce and sugar snap peas lightly on the barbecue to add a little smoky flavour.

A tarter-than-usual lemon curd offsets pavlova's sweetness, while blackberries add a delightful summer fragrance.