This is the time of year I start getting down right giddy about the fruits and vegetables in season. If you’re not already on the bandwagon of eating seasonal, or trying to eat what is fresh and ripe in your area every month, this is the time to start! I’m spotting fresh cherries at our local farmers market, tons of corn for super cheap (great for freezing), and it seems like there’s just not enough time in the day to consume as many fresh berries as I would like to!
During the summer we heighten our sense of awareness, whether we are aware of it or not. We watch our kids grow, and savor every bright flavor of the season. Today I’m leaving you with tons of recipes using all of the best produce available in July. The produce guide above is one to save to your desktop computer as a reminder of what’s fresh this month. The image at the bottom of the post is one made for a phone screensaver. I hope you all get a beautiful taste of this new season!
Apricots
Apricot Blueberry Cobbler (pictured above)
Apricot and Cherry Breakfast Crisp
Apricot Shrub for Homemade Cocktails
Arugula
Mushroom and Arugula Pasta Salad
Grilled Cheese with Arugula and Sun Dried Cherries
Watermelon Wedge Salad with Arugula
Blueberries
Blueberry Bread (pictured above)
Kale Salad with Blueberries and Lemon Ricotta
Roasted Beet and Blueberry Salad by Simple Bites
Broccoli
Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Pasta
Roasted Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Broccoli and Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Chard
Pan Seared Chicken with Israeli Couscous and Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard with Pancetta, Corn and Cannelini Beans by Kitchen Confidante
Swiss Chard Cashew Dip by Project Domestication
Cherries
Cherry Salsa (pictured above)
Apricot and Cherry Breakfast Crisp
Scallops with Fresh Cherries and Tarragon
Cherry, Corn and Quinoa Salad by Floating Kitchen
Corn
Fresh Corn Cakes with Pulled Pork and Cherries
Sweet Potato Black Bean and Corn Salad
Farro Risotto with Squash and Corn
Cucumbers
Salmon with Apple, Cucumber and Avocado Salsa
Tzatziki Chicken Salad (pictured above)
The Botanist Gin Cocktail with Cucumbers
Quick Refrigerator Pickles by Mountain Mama Cooks
Fennel
Spanish Carrots with Fennel and Hazelnuts
Panzanella Salad with Fennel, Grapefruit and Avocado
Green Beans
Roasted Pork Chops with Peaches and Green Beans (pictured above)
Curry Chicken with Green Beans
Green Beans with Feta and Pecans
Easy Green Bean Salad by Simple Bites
Pearled Barley Salad with Green Beans and Feta by Flavor the Moments
Green Garlic/Green Onion
Quinoa with Asparagus, Green Onion and a Fried Egg
Chicken Curry with Cashews, Cauliflower and Scallions
Quinoa with Asparagus and Scallions
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Scallions
Greens and Lettuces
One Pan Farro with Tomatoes Sausage and Kale
Kale and Coconut Chicken Salad
Farm Salad with Goat Cheese Croutons
Herbs
Tzatziki Yogurt Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Blueberry Mint Gin Cocktail (pictured above)
Cauliflower Couscous Greek Salad with Parsley, Mint, and Basil
Avocado and Basil Picnic Sandwiches
Peas or Pea Shoots
Summer Vegetables and Dumplings
Spring Veggie and Goat Cheese Pasta
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Fresh Peas
Baked Spring Vegetable Risotto with Peas by Floating Kitchen
Strawberries
Strawberries and Cream Oat Bars
Strawberry Lime Chopped Salad Recipe
Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Crisp
Strawberry Rhubarb Cut Out Cookies
Strawberry Vanilla Tapioca Pudding
Rhubarb and Strawberry Almond Galette
Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Pie or Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Lemon Beignets with Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry Charlotte Cake Recipe
Baked Strawberry Rhubarb French Toast
Roasted Balsamic and Vanilla Strawberries
New Potatoes
Farmers Market Salad with Green Beans, New Potatoes and Goat Cheese Croutons
Roasted Potato Salad (pictured above)
Farm Stand One Pot Wonder with Potatoes and Green Beans by Bless This Mess
Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad by Flavor the Moments
Zucchini
Paleo Chocolate Brownie Muffins with Zucchini
Greek and Italian Zucchini Noodle Salads
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Zucchini Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Quinoa Primavera with Zucchini
Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Parmesan by Simple Bites
Baked Zucchini Sandwiches with Avocado Aioli by Floating Kitchen
