What to Prepare dinner This August

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This month, farmers’ markets are exploding with goodness. Happily, a lot of the produce rising now doesn’t want a lot cooking, if in any respect. I’m having fun with as many Caprese salads as I can proper now—even higher after they’re made with burrata.

We’ve been touring fairly a bit and I’m excited to share extra summer season recipes with you quickly. You’ll discover an abundance of recent seasonal recipes beneath.

Avocado

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Erin’s Peach & Avocado Inexperienced Salad

Gluten free

“I made this salad precisely as written final evening and it was good I dreamed about it! We’re struggling a extreme warmth wave within the PNW proper now so consuming a lot of your salads! Thanks for sharing.” – Debbie

Extra avocado recipes »

Berries! Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Strawberries

Combined Berry Crisp (Gluten Free)

Gluten free and simply vegan

“I made this berry crisp immediately with blueberries and strawberries and it was so yummy!! It was an enormous hit and at your insistence we had it with vanilla ice cream!! Every part I’ve made out of your recipes has been superior thanks” – Nicole

Extra blueberry recipes » (additionally blackberries, raspberries and strawberries)

Carrots

Mega Crunchy Romaine Salad with Quinoa

Gluten free and vegan

“I really like this salad! Made it similar to the recipe and it turned out nice. I even reserved half of the recipe and dressing(individually) for lunches, and it lasted effectively within the fridge. Thanks for one more scrumptious salad recipe! I really feel like that is going to be one other go-to :)” – Stacy

Extra carrot recipes »

Cherries

Cherry Couscous & Arugula Salad with Balsamic French dressing

See notes for gluten free and vegan solutions

“Oh how I really like the way you assist me use my produce! I wish to reward the celery on this one–good addition of crunch and that “inexperienced” taste. Every part else in it was nice, too, however celery so hardly ever will get praised so I wish to give it a shout out.” – Anne

Extra cherry recipes »

Corn

Recent Corn Salsa

Gluten free and vegan

“Simply occurred to get 4 ears of corn and a few tomatoes in my CSA share, so I made this and a few pico de gallo (additionally your recipe). Scrumptious! Plan on making this all by the summer season.” – Jeanne

Extra corn recipes »

Cucumber

Greek Wedge Salad

Gluten free and simply vegan

“I made this final evening and it was SO good- liked the dressing particularly. I skipped the shallot and marinating half as a result of I used to be brief on time and it was positive with out. Used recent tomatoes and cucumber from my deck pots. You give The Mixx a run for his or her cash. Undoubtedly will probably be making once more :)” – Emily

Extra cucumber recipes »

Eggplant

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Summer time Greens

Gluten free and vegan

“Vibrant, summery and scrumptious! My husband ate a lot of it that subsequent time I would double the recipe. ;)” – Karen

Extra eggplant recipes »

Inexperienced Beans

Inexperienced Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta

Gluten free and simply vegan

“This was DELICIOUS! Making inexperienced beans this manner endlessly, liked the tangy dressing.” – Nicky

Extra inexperienced bean recipes »

Greens

Colourful Strawberry Arugula Salad with Balsamic French dressing

Gluten free and simply vegan

“This was delish! I believed it wouldn’t be filling sufficient for an entire meal, however it was!” – Kathryn

Extra salad recipes »

Herbs

Creamy Cherry Tomato & Summer time Squash Pasta

Vegetarian and attractive

“I’ve been cooking nothing however your recipes for the previous few weeks and this one was certainly one of my favorites thus far (tied with pickled radishes and your potato salad). It was tremendous tasty and really easy. Will certainly be making it a number of extra instances this summer season. Thanks!” – Kayla

Extra basil recipes » (additionally cilantro and dill)

Kale

Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl

Gluten free and vegan

“I’m an outdated vegetarian and a brand new vegan, and have actually been having fun with increasing my repertoire with yummy new recipes, however *this* is certainly one of my high two. I made it Sunday and we had it Monday for dinner, and it’s so, so good. My omnivore companion stated he was “ready to choke it down,” however he truly liked it, and raved about all of it evening. This was additionally my first foray right into a uncooked kale dish (aside from smoothies, in fact), and I’m formally hooked. Thanks a lot for this positively superb recipe!” – Julie

Extra kale recipes »

Mango

Thai Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing

Gluten free and vegan (see notes)

“One other nice recipe! Simply the correct amount of candy, warmth, and crunch! We stay in Cape Coral FL and have been searching for some new mango recipes. The timber are stuffed with ripe mangoes now. Thanks for the recipe!” – Ann

Extra mango recipes »

Melons

Watermelon White Sangria

Gluten free and vegan

“This sangria is the very best! I used John DeKuyper & Sons Fleur and it turned out fantastic. Will make this once more for certain. Thanks a lot for the receipe.” – Kathy

Extra watermelon recipes » (additionally cantaloupe and these honeydew margaritas)

Peaches

Recent Bellinis

Gluten free and vegan

“Made these final evening for my husband and I after the children went to mattress. My husband isn’t actually a fan of candy drinks, nor wine for that matter, however we each actually loved these. Actual, entire peaches undoubtedly make the distinction between a light-weight, recent sweetness and that sickly candy syrup in most traditional cocktails.” – Eva

Extra peach recipes »

Peppers

Favourite Breakfast Tacos

Gluten free

“We simply completed consuming this as our dinner. It was yummy and I’m saving it to make once more. It was extremely simple! My husband stated it’s going to make for an awesome breakfast. Thanks once more for an awesome recipe!” – Erin

Extra bell pepper recipes » (additionally jalapeños)

Plums

Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae

Gluten free and vegan for those who use vegan ice cream

“I made this for a cooking class I taught and everybody liked it!! Hopefully you get some extra readership, as a result of I inform so a lot of my sufferers about your weblog :)” – Tricia

Extra plum recipes »

Potatoes

Southwestern Corn Chowder

Gluten-free and simply vegan

“Scrumptious!! A simple 5/5. Household liked it!! I’m again once more to make it every week later 🙂 Final week I used Greek yogurt, and this week I’m going to strive bitter cream. Thanks!!” – Kelly

Extra potato recipes »

Radishes

Fattoush Salad with Mint Dressing

Simply vegan

“Completely scrumptious. Gentle, tasty and simple to make. Made it for 15 as a part of a barbecue. Undoubtedly making once more. Everybody needed the recipe. Thanks for sharing.” – Chrissie

Extra radish recipes »

Summer time Squash

Double Tomato Pesto Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles

Simply gluten free and simply vegan (see notes)

“Hello Kate, I’m reducing down on meat, cheese and pasta for well being causes and I’m so pleased to have discovered your web site! I had tons of cherry tomatoes from my backyard so I simply made a double batch of this pesto and it’s extremely scrumptious! I’ll use on zucchini noodles however am additionally considering of placing it on some toasted italian bread for my husband. He’ll find it irresistible. Thanks! (ps – trying ahead to your cookbook.)” – Alicia

Extra zucchini recipes » (additionally yellow squash)

Tomatoes

Easy Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Dipping Sauce

Gluten free

“I made these skewers final evening for a cocktail party and so they have been lovely in addition to tasty! They have been an enormous hit and I might undoubtedly make them once more!” – Jody

Extra tomato recipes »

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