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Summer produce is the best. I’m sorry. I love all the other seasons and their delectable seasonal produce, but summer is where my heart is at – it always has been. In fact, I think seasonal summer recipes and summer produce are what inspired me to write my Summer Recipe Collection magazine.
And while we all know and love summer corn and watermelon, that is just the tip of the iceberg (and no, we’re not talking about the minimalistic lettuce).
In writing out my complete seasonal produce cheat sheet (also in the magazine), I realized that summer has the most unique items. There is often a lot of crossover between fall, winter, and spring, but summer produce – much of it only exists in summer!
The other fabulous thing is that summer produce, especially if grown at home, seems to always be in rabid abundance – overwhelmingly so for many.
A few of my siblings and I are still a bit traumatized from the Zucchini Summer of ’02. It might not have been 2002, but I’ve completely blocked it out, so it doesn’t matter. Sorry, mom!
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Summer Recipes
So while your first thought at hearing summer recipes is what to make when it’s too hot to function (there are a few of those below too), I’m also referring to eating great seasonal summer produce!
Sadly a few of my favorite summer produce recipes require the oven to be on, hot, and on for a long time. I usually aim to cook these as early in the day as possible!
The best part about in-season produce is that the great produce do all the hard work. It’ll all taste so delicious, you’ll want to serve them in all your summer dinner party menus!
Seasonal eating is also one of the tastiest and easiest ways to avoid food waste. It’s healthier, often easier, and did I mention tastier??
What’s in Season in Summer?
Bell Peppers
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Figs
Green Beans
Herbs
Honeydew Melon
Mangos
Nectarines
Okra
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Zucchini
Bell Pepper Recipes
- Roasted Vegetable Salad
- Vegan Wrap w. Hummus
- Grilled BBQ Appetizers
- Roasted Red Pepper Toasts
- Fajita Veggie Seasoning
- Lentil Side Dish
- Oven Roasted Bell Peppers
- Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Berry Recipes
- Savory Blueberry Chutney
- Raspberry Shortcake
- Raspberry Sangria
- Breakfast Burrata Salad
Cherry Recipes
- Summer Fruit Board
- Dessert on BBQ
- Cherry Sorbet
- Cherry Sangria
Corn Recipes
- Smoked Sausage Skillet
- Summer Squash Pasta
- Summer Beet Salad
- Roasted Corn Salsa w. Zucchini Quesadillas
Cucumber Recipes
- Coconut Cucumber Juice
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Rice Cake Toppings
- Cucumber Lemonade
Eggplant Recipes
- Eggplant Dip Recipe
- Make Ahead Veggie Hors d’oeuvres
- Savory French Toast
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Fig Recipes
- Fig Goat Cheese Toast
- Fig Cake
- Fall Vodka co*cktail
- Fig Cracker Appetizer
Fresh Herb Recipes
- Cheese Scones
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza
- Giant Meatballs
- Basil Hummus
- Rosemary Crackers
- Citrus Vodka Punch
- Infused Olive Oil
- Greek Cornbread Appetizer
Read these tips forhow to keep herbs fresh for longer! And don’t miss this easy tutorial on how to dry fresh herbs!
Green Bean Recipes
- Gluten Free Potato Salad
- Pasta with Green Beans
- Green Bean, Corn, + Peach Salad
- California Succotash Salad
Melon Recipes
- Cantaloupe Smoothie
- Grilled Cantaloupe
- Arugula Honeydew Skewers
- Cantaloupe Sangria co*cktail
Strawberry Recipes
- Strawberry Salsa
- Berry Sangria
- Strawberry Compote Sundae
- Strawberry Sangria w. White Wine
- Strawberry Thyme Jam Wedding Favors
- Strawberry co*cktails
Stone Fruit Recipes
- Peach Grilled Cheese
- Peach Lemonade
- Whipped Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Rosé Sangria
- Summer Fruit Board
- Apricot Tart
- Plum Compote
- Brie with Plum Jam
- Plum Pinot Grigio Sangria
- Cheese Board Ideas
Tomato Recipes
- Cherry Tomato Appetizer Board
- Pasta with Green Beans
- Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
See these tips for storing tomatoes properly!
Watermelon Recipes
- Watermelon Basil Salad
- Watermelon Sangria
- Watermelon Mocktail
- Watermelon Arugula Salad
Zucchini Recipes
- Ricotta Toast
- Grilled BBQ Appetizers
- Roasted Vegetable Pasta
- Roasted Squash and Zucchini
Hot Weather Recipes
- Chicken Salad Appetizer
- Grilled Prawn Toast
- Ceviche Avocado Toast
- Tuna Tartare
Ok. And just a few more things to help you handle the hot weather. This lavender iced tea is so tasty and fancy as is this frozen lavender lemonade. And don’t skip out of these simple ways to enjoy a healthy iced tea.
And one of these summer mocktails or one of these fresh strawberry co*cktails should do the trick as well!
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SEASONAL SUMMER RECIPES
Enjoy summer's load of produce and seasonal offerings with any of these seasonal summer recipes from co*cktails and lemonades to appetizers, quick dinners, and delectable desserts.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Drinks, Lunch
Cuisine: New American
Keyword: fruit, vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Luci Petlack
Ingredients
- strawberries
- plums
- zucchini
- tomatoes
- green beans
Instructions
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Follow recipes at the bottom of each post.
ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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Luci Petlack says
I love having an easy list for what’s in season since I can’t always remember!Reply