10 Recipes to Make Before Summer Is Officially Over
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The fall equinox is just around the corner, which means the window for truly great tomatoes, sweet corn, ripe peaches, and fresh berries is closing fast. These are the recipes worth making one more time before summer is officially gone and pumpkin season takes over. Consider this a checklist for the last few days of the season.
Caprese Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
Pan-seared chicken topped with melty mozzarella, blistered roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle. Make this now, while tomatoes are still at their sweetest, because there is simply no substitute for a really good fresh tomato in this dish. Full Recipe: Caprese Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
Peach Mango Salsa
Fresh peaches and ripe mango with jalapeño, lime, and cilantro, ready in minutes with zero cooking required. Spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, pile it onto tacos, or just set it out with chips. Make it while peaches are still good because this is not the same with out-of-season fruit. Full Recipe: Peach Mango Salsa
Mexican Watermelon Salad
Juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, toasty pepitas, and a bright lime vinaigrette finished with crumbled queso fresco. One of the most refreshing things on the table all summer, and one that is genuinely worth making one last time before watermelon season is over. Full Recipe: Mexican Watermelon Salad
Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Cajun-spiced charred fish in warm tortillas with a fresh black bean and corn salsa made with sweet summer corn. That corn salsa is what makes this recipe sing, and it deserves to be made while fresh corn is still available. Full Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Grilled Halloumi and Strawberry Salad
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Salty grilled halloumi, sweet summer strawberries, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette over leafy greens. One of the best things about summer on a plate, and one worth making before strawberry season is truly done. Full Recipe: Grilled Halloumi and Strawberry Salad
Roasted Peaches with Pistachio Crumble
Sweet, juicy peach halves roasted until caramelized and tender, topped with a crunchy buttery pistachio crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A six-ingredient summer dessert that is only as good as the peaches, so make it now while they are still perfect. Full Recipe: Roasted Peaches with Pistachio Crumble
Chili Lime Shrimp
Juicy shrimp marinated in olive oil, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and chili powder, grilled until perfectly charred. A quick, bright, summery dinner that feels completely right on one of the last warm evenings of the season. Full Recipe: Chili Lime Shrimp
Tofu Summer Rolls
Crisp veggies, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and crispy tofu all wrapped in delicate rice paper with a bold peanut dipping sauce. Light, fresh, and exactly the kind of thing that belongs on a warm late-summer evening before heartier fall cooking takes over. Full Recipe: Tofu Summer Rolls
Strawberry Ricotta Toast
Creamy whipped ricotta on golden crispy toast topped with sweet roasted strawberries and a drizzle of honey. Simple, fresh, and a little bit indulgent, the perfect breakfast or snack for one of the last warm mornings of the season. Full Recipe: Strawberry Ricotta Toast
BLT Chicken Salad
Crispy bacon, juicy grilled chicken, ripe summer tomatoes, and romaine in a creamy maple mustard dressing. This salad is at its absolute best with tomatoes picked at peak ripeness, which is exactly why it belongs on this list right now. Full Recipe: BLT Chicken Salad
