There’s nothing more refreshing than a cup of tea, and this is a great cooler to whip up on a hot day. The floral notes in French Earl Grey, which include hibiscus flowers, sunflowers and rose petals, pair well with grilled stone fruit such as peaches, particularly as peach is a member of the rose family. – LH
65 stone fruit recipes we've got a hankering for this summer
A juicy piece of stone fruit may be one of summer’s most versatile ingredients, particularly when it comes to the peach. Smothered in syrup, torn up for salad or stewed up for a decadent brunch, peaches are a welcome addition to any dish.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's roasted peach tart
"This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be made with any fruit that’s suitable for roasting – pears, apples or plums are all wonderful. If you have a glut of berries, skip the roasting and simply scatter them over the filled tart, perhaps with some toasted flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar. " - Julia Busuttil. Ostro by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, Published by Plum, RRP $44.99, Photography credit Armelle Habib
Shannon Bennett's peach tarte tatin
“I make this all year with different fruit, but love using peaches for summer. It can also be made well in advance, left to macerate, then heated up before serving." – Shannon Bennett
Peach and pork tacos
Create this Mexican taco meal with a tasty twist, thanks to this fab filling which combines peaches with pork.
Peach and pecan buckwheat pancake slice
Do you have a restrictive diet and need inspiration for how to make food more exciting again? Charlotte Binns McDonald has created a gluten-free buckwheat fruit slice that will make you very happy.
Peach Melba cake
Take it all the way back with a classic peach Melba - inspired cake that hits all the right notes, just like its namesake, Dame Nellie Melba.
Chargrilled peaches with green beans and almonds
This gorgeous summer salad is a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours.
Ricotta and rosemary hotcakes with maple peaches recipe
On our launch issue cover, Bill Granger's fluffy ricotta hotcakes set the trend for the most ubiquitous item to ever hit Australian cafes, and signalled the rise of brunch. This updated version pairs creamy ricotta with fragrant rosemary.
Quick peach tarts with pink peppercorn ice cream
Pink peppercorns give the ice cream a slightly floral, spicy flavour.
Salted caramel peach splits
This clever dessert covers sweet grilled seasonal peaches and ice-cream with gooey salted caramel sauce.
Poached peaches with ginger and hazelnut crumb
This decadent dessert couldn't be easier to make midweek. Make the most of the last peaches of the season as the cooler autumn weather arrives.
White chocolate and peach trifle
Trifles are the perfect dessert to shared with friends, family and loved ones. Phoebe Wood's recipe features white chocolate and fresh peaches, and will surely go down a treat with everyone.
Silvia Colloca's preserved peaches in vanilla syrup
Preserve the taste of summer with fruit worth bottling. You will need 2 x 720ml Mason jars.
Goats' cheese tarts with roast peaches and vincotto
Poached peaches with amaretti cream
Poached peaches are making a comeback in this delicious peaches and cream recipe.