What's in Season: Summer Recipes!

Bring Garden-Fresh Food to the Table

I took this photo at a nearby farmer's market

Credit: Annette McCarthy

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Now is the best time to savor juicy fruit ripened by the sun, and bring fresh tomatoes, squash, and sweet corn from the garden to the table. Here are some delicious summer recipes from Almanac recipe archive.

Whether it's from your own garden, a farmer's market, or a grocery store, fresh and local food has many benefits. Better taste, nutrition, and even cost savings.

Add your recipe suggestions below! We selected edibles based on what's most common across North America but we know that every region has its own fresh and local foods. We welcome your ideas!

Tomato Recipes

Refreshing Tomato Soup

Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

Tomato Salsa

Sweet Corn Recipes

Summer Corn Cakes

Roasted Corn in Husk

New England Corn Chowder
 

Squash and Zucchini Recipes

Baked Summer Squash

Zucchini Pizza

Zucchini Bread
 

Onion Recipes

Savory Vidalia Onion Turnovers

Brown Onion Rice Casserole

Grilled French Onion
 

Spinach Recipes

Spinach Quiche

Greek Spinach Melt

Spinach Salad
 

Cucumber Recipes

Cold Cucumber Soup

Castilian-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Tzadziki
 

Bell Pepper Recipes

Chicken with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Rosemary

Pepper Relish

Tomato and Sweet Pepper Soup

Bean Recipes

Green Bean Salad

Green Beans Viennese

Green Bean Soup


Blueberry Recipes

Blueberry Crumble

Best-Ever Blueberry Muffins

Sonja's Blueberry Scones
 

Peach Recipes

Grilled Peach Glazed Chicken

Peach Cobbler

Golden Peach Salsa
 

More Summer Recipes

Grilled Summer Vegetables

Marinated Salmon Kebabs

Raspberry Shortbread

Summer Drinks: 8 Refreshing Recipes!

Browse our recipe collection on our cooking page for more great recipes. Have your own favorite summer recipe? Submit your recipe!

 

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Comments

I have a question about the

I have a question about the basil/tomato frittata recipe recently in my email (which sounds delicious!)--when the recipe says eight ounces of cheddar cheese, and 4 of jack cheese, are these weights or 8 oz./4oz. in a standard measuring cup? Appreciate and answer from someone smarter than me!

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If you're referring to this

If you're referring to this recipe: http://www.almanac.com/recipe/fresh-basil-and-tomato-frittata then the answer is 8 oz and 4 oz are weights. Take an 8 oz block of cheddar cheese and grate it. Take a 4 oz block of Monterey Jack cheese and grate it. Hope this helps!
 

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