Summer is in full swing, which means you’ll find berries, peaches, eggplant, cucumbers, corn, melons, tomatoes cherries, and more at your local farmer’s market this month.
WHAT’S IN SEASON IN JULY?
- Fruits: All the berries are in season this month, including lesser known varieties like boysenberries and loganberries, and they are all wonderful additions to cobblers, jams and even barbecue sauces. Melons, apricots and cherries are also great choices in July. And don’t forget about peaches! Their season is short, so be ready to use them in all of your sweet and savory dishes.
- Vegetables: It’s summer squash season, which means zucchini galore. It’s great in baked goods, and perfect for grilling. Tomatoes, cucumbers and corn are also great veggies to incorporate into summer salads and salsas this month.
It’s summer! Time for outdoor grilling, frozen treats, cool pasta salads and no-bake desserts. And with so much in-season produce available right now, it’s easy to incorporate fresh food into every meal.
My favorite thing about summer produce is all of the beautiful berries. They are wonderful in baked goods (if you can stand to turn on the oven), salads and refreshing no-bake desserts. Plus, berries are great additions to any July 4th celebration.
Tomatoes, corn and cucumbers are abundant right now, and perfect for fresh salsas, and salads. I love a fresh slice of tomato on a grilled burger. And I think I could eat Greek salad every day during the summer!
Whatever you have planned this month, you’ll find plenty of beautiful dishes in this collection that incorporate in-season foods. Here are some of the most popular fruits and vegetables that are in season during the month of July.
WHY COOK WITH WHAT’S IN SEASON?
- Seasonal food is fresher and more nutritious than out-of-season food. Fruits and vegetables start losing nutrients the moment they’re picked, so the quicker food reaches the table, the more nutritious it will be.
- You’ll save money using in-season foods. Especially if you grow your own fruits and vegetables. And locally grown produce doesn’t have to travel far to reach you–those savings are passed on to you!
- You’re likely to try new ingredients, and a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, if you are focused on cooking and baking with what’s in season.
- You’ll rely less on global, industrial agriculture, which is better for the environment.
- Fresh, locally grown (if possible) in-season produce just tastes better! If you’re lucky enough to have year round farmer’s markets where you live, that’s the best place to find delicious seasonal produce. Plus it helps support the local economy and farmers.
In Season Recipes: July
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
Fresh peaches are halved, sprinkled in brown sugar and spices, then baked until tender in this easy, delicious dessert. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream!
Copycat Panera Greek Salad
If you love Panera's Greek salad, then you're going to love this copycat version. So delicious, and so easy to make at home!
Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
Rotini is tossed with tomatoes, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese and Romaine lettuce and a Ranch inspired dressing in this pasta salad loaded with all the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This decadent chocolate bread is studded with chocolate chips and loaded with fresh zucchini. The best zucchini bread you'll ever make!
Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Orzo pasta is combined with savory roasted peppers, zucchini, asparagus and more in this flavorful dish that can be served as a side dish or salad.
Peach and Boysenberry Crisp
Delightful combination of peaches and boysenberries with a delicious crumb topping.
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Diced tomatoes, jalapenos, onions and cilantro star in this refreshing salsa that’s perfect with tortilla chips, or served over enchiladas and burritos.
Fresh Raspberry Coulis
Made with three simple ingredients, you can whip up this beautiful, tart raspberry sauce in almost no time. Perfect on ice cream, cheesecake, waffles and so much more!
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Roma tomatoes and green onions are roasted until charred, then combined with chipotle peppers, garlic, herbs and spices in this smoky, flavorful salsa.
Turkish Apricot Dessert Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish
Luscious, sweet-and-tart poached apricots are stuffed with rich and creamy ricotta cheese and sprinkled with chopped pistachios.
Blackberry Peach Pineapple Smoothie
Frozen peaches and blackberries combine with yogurt, pineapple juice and fresh bananas in this healthy smoothie recipe.
Almond Basil Pesto
Almonds take the place of pine nuts in this easy-to-make, traditional pesto recipes. Perfect for pasta, pizza, grilled meats and more!
Confetti Corn with Orzo
Almonds take the place of pine nuts in this easy-to-make, traditional pesto recipes. Perfect for pasta, pizza, grilled meats and more!
Grilled Zucchini Recipe
This juicy Grilled Zucchini Recipe is the ultimate side dish in summer when Zucchini are ripe and abundant.
Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake
Almonds take the place of pine nuts in this easy-to-make, traditional pesto recipes. Perfect for pasta, pizza, grilled meats and more!
Easy Roasted Tomato Chutney
This simple tomato chutney is bursting with flavor, and the perfect condiment for sandwiches, grilled meats and fish, and it makes a great bruschetta too.
Blueberry Pie Bars
Blueberry pie filling, infused with a hint of lemon zest, is baked between layers of buttery crust in this easy dessert that’s perfect for almost any occasion.
Grilled Corn and Peach Salad with Candied Pecans
In season peaches and corn are grilled to perfection, then tossed with mixed greens and an orange poppy seed dressing. A sprinkling of candied pecans makes this summer salad extra special.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Crumb Cake
This moist zucchini cake is filled with miniature chocolate chips and finished off with a spiced brown sugar crumb topping and drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze.
Berry Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon, strawberries and blueberries are tossed with mint and feta cheese in a honey-lime poppy seed dressing to create this light, refreshing summer salad.
Moroccan Beet Salad
A simple, herby, orange-dressed Moroccan beet salad that can be made up to five days ahead of time.
Easy Blueberry Sauce
This quick and simple blueberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, waffles and so much more.
Easy Greek Feta Dip
This fresh tasting dip is so quick and easy to make, it will become your go-to appetizer for every occasion. Serve with pita bread or baguette slices.
Strawberry Watermelon Fruit Slush
Fresh watermelon and strawberries are pureed with ice, sugar and lemon juice in this fun and refreshing summer drink.
Spicy Roasted Asian Green Beans
Fresh green beans are roasted in a sweet and spicy soy sauce mixture, then finished off with a garnish of sesame seeds in this unique side dish everyone will love!
Belgian Cherry Pie
With a yeasted dough crust, this unique and delicious cherry pie, with it's sweetened cream cheese topping, is like a giant pastry you can share with family and friends.
Grilled Caprese Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in Italian dressing, then grilled and topped with melted cheese, pesto and tomatoes in this light, delicious dish that's sure to become a summertime favorite.
Mint and Melon Salad
Takes just 10 minutes, has only 4 ingredients and is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free!
Italian Bean Salad
A healthy, protein packed salad featuring two kinds of beans, pepperoni, cheese, artichoke hearts, peppers and an Italian vinaigrette.
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Salted Caramel Sauce
Fresh peaches are halved then grilled to perfection, then finished off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce and a sprinkling of chopped nuts. The perfect summer dessert!
Grilled Chicken Street Corn Tacos
Flavorful grilled chicken is piled into warm tortillas, along with Mexican street corn and your favorite taco toppings.
BLT Pasta
This quick and easy meal features pasta, bacon and tomatoes in a creamy sauce, topped with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
It’s so easy to make your own cherry pie filling at home with fresh cherries and a few pantry staples. Perfect in pies and as a topping for ice cream and cheesecake.
Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
If you have an abundance of cherry tomatoes, these refrigerator pickled tomatoes are great on salads, or as a healthy snack.
Mexican Street Corn (Torchy's Copycat)
Grilled corn is tossed with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and spices in this delicious Tex-Mex side dish (Torchy’s Tacos copycat).
Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
Fresh cucumbers are smashed then tossed in a sweet and spicy soy and ginger vinaigrette in this simple but unique Asian-inspired salad.
Apricot Pecan Quick Bread
This easy quick bread features fresh, in-season apricots and crunchy pecans. With a hint of ginger and nutmeg, it's a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack.
Crispy Air Fried Yellow Squash
Rounds of yellow summer squash are dredged in beaten egg, coated in a seasoned cornmeal mixture, then cooked in the air fryer until they're tender and crispy.
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