What to Cook in August? 10 Easy Recipes Featuring Seasonal Produce

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I love going to the farmers’ market in August. Everywhere I see, there are fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables, showing off their vibrant colors. With so many options so readily available, it is finally time to get creative in the kitchen and let these fresh ingredients shine. Go through this round-up of my top 10 recipes featuring seasonal produce, from grilled vegetables and fresh salads to light lunches and fruity desserts.

Grilled Peach Salad

This month, I introduced ripe peaches to the grill, and safe to say, I was not disappointed. Quite the opposite, actually – grilled peaches are now my favorite to have, especially when paired with fresh, peppery arugula. Full Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Fresh strawberries with leafy greens? It’s a perfect summer salad – especially with the added crunch of candied walnuts and the creamy texture of goat cheese. Each bite of this salad adds a burst of flavor from the tangy homemade balsamic dressing and rich, sweet strawberries. Full Recipe: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Root vegetables make excellent sides due to their firm textures that become juicy and tender after roasting. This barbecue season, roast carrots and parsnips glazed with honey and serve them as side-dishes to your grilled meat for an ultimate summer barbecue experience. Full Recipe: Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips 

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Cherry tomatoes are easily the best kind of tomatoes. There, I said it! This is especially true when all I want is a simple, minimum-ingredient dinner, like this cherry tomato pasta. With just a handful of ingredients and a unique blend of herbs, this pasta meal easily becomes the family favorite during peak summers. Full Recipe: Cherry Tomato Pasta

Roasted Peaches with Pistachio Crumble

Just when I thought peaches could not get any sweeter, I discovered roasted peaches – and immediately changed my mind. Roasting peaches brings out all the sweetness that the peaches have to offer while keeping them juicy and tender. For an added crumbly texture, top the roasted peaches with buttery pistachio crumble. Full Recipe: Roasted Peaches with Pistachio Crumble

Strawberry Salsa

At this point, only an infinite amount of strawberries stands a chance to fulfill my craving for this sweet, juicy summer produce. Well, I found a solution that comes close – strawberry salsa! Fresh strawberries cut up and mixed with jalapenos. That’s it! That’s all you need for this Mexican-inspired salsa, improvised specifically for summer. Full Recipe: Strawberry Salsa

Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

What if I tell you that you can grill zucchini without it turning overly mushy? Yes, I figured out the trick – all you have to do is cut them length-wise. Simple! Zucchini and summer squash are both naturally a little bland, but with a thorough balsamic marinade and 15 minutes on the grill, the smoky flavors they give off are mouthwatering. Full Recipe: Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Peach Mango Salsa

Think Mexican flavors, but with a summer twist. This is what this peach mango salsa is all about. The sweetness of these juicy, ripe summer fruits mixed with the traditional Mexican flavors brings you the best salsa that you just cannot help but devour in minutes. Full Recipe: Peach Mango Salsa

Creamy Fresh Corn Soup

Soups are mostly all the rage in the winter, but we make exceptions when it comes to summer ingredients. One such exception is this creamy corn soup. As we dread this perfect summer to end, one thing that makes it all better is corn – more specifically, corn soup with a rich, creamy texture paired with tangy, lemony chimichurri. Full Recipe: Creamy Fresh Corn Soup

Zucchini Tomato Tart

Vibrant colors and summer flavors – this is what you get when you bake this flaky, buttery, and cheesy zucchini tomato tart. Because I love the summer veggies, I smother the pie crust with zucchini slices and cherry tomatoes over a generous layer of whipped feta. You can customize the amount of veggies you add, but I would recommend going big! Full Recipe: Zucchini Tomato Tart