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What to Make in August Recipes and Ideas

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What to Make in August? Here are some ideas for recipes and tips that will keep you cooking with in-season fruits and veggies– all month-long.

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Summer is flying by, and it seems that every delicious summer fruit and veggie is in season now. But August has a few standout favorites for us. We’ve chosen some recipes we love that highlight what’s in season in our neck of the woods.

Blackberries

Incredibly healthy, plump and juicy, blackberries are one of August’s sweetest finds. Lovely as snacks, in baked goods, or as a simple topping over ice cream. In my neck of the woods, they grow everywhere and are a hallmark of summer. Here are a few ideas:

What to Make in August Recipes and Ideas | 31Daily.com


Carrots

There is no comparison between garden-grown carrots and packaged baby carrots in the produce department. Buy local organic carrots this month and add them to simply everything: salads, soups, pasta, and sauces. Cut them into snack-size pieces and keep handy in the refrigerator. Here are some ideas:

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Cucumbers

Although cucumbers are available in the market year-round, their peak season is May through August. Don’t let the month pass without making some delicious cucumber recipes. Here are some ideas:

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Eggplant

Eggplant is such a diverse veggie. I cube, roast and puree it all month-long. It’s also great as a humus-like dip in creamy baba ghanoush. Here are some ideas:

Top view of Eggplant Parmesan served over white fettuccini noodles and garnished with fresh basil and served in a blue and white bowl.

Green Beans

A hallmark of summer and a favorite side dish. A great addition to anything you make this month. Tasty with almonds, bacon, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, onions, parsley, potatoes, red pepper flakes, and tomatoes. My favorite green bean recipe is this:

Side view of sautéed green beans with cherry tomatoes and herbs in a white rimmed bowl.

Peaches

The epitome of August. I anxiously wait, in my area, for the middle of the month to bring fresh peaches from nearby orchards to our farmers’ market. It’s a seasonal marker. Delicious in ice cream and pies, cobbler, and salads, grilled, and yes, even simply eaten over the sink. Here are some ideas.

peach galette slice with ice cream

Potatoes

While it’s always potato season in my kitchen, they are freshly harvested this month. From sweet potatoes to russets, red and Yukon gold, and even a favorite purple. Incredibly diverse… and awesomely delicious in anything! Here are a few ideas:

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Squash & Zucchini

The baskets at local farmers’ markets are brimming with all kinds of squash. From summer squash to acorn squash, yellow squash to pattypan squash. From butternut to spaghetti. And yes… my all-time favorite – zucchini! Here are some ideas:

Closeup of Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are fully in season now. Fresh from the vine-ripe tomatoes are simply delicious… all on their own. But incredibly delightful when seasoned with a bit of salt, pepper, garlic and basil. Add to almost everything you make in August. Here are some ideas:

Side view of roasted tomatoes provencal served on a white plate with fresh parsley on the side.

What to Make in August Recipes and Ideas | 31Daily.com

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