The month of August is just
bursting with culinary delights! It’s my favorite month for multiple reasons, most
of them involving bursting bins and groaning tables in my favorite markets. So
much of the best, sweet, juicy produce gets downright abundant this time of
year. Abundant enough to use in a recipe rather than just eat out of hand.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, summer squash, the occasional eggplant, and summer
herbs like basil drive my summer main dish recipe madness. But don’t forget
dessert, especially if it is fueled by plump stone fruits and sweet melons. As
a bonus for me, my birthday is in early August, followed closely by my husband’s
birthday and then our wedding anniversary. And that of course means cake.
Here are 15 favorite recipes
that are great in August. They fall into three basic categories: savory dishes
that feature fresh, abundant vegetables, fruit desserts and baked goods, and birthday
sweets. Most, but not all, of these were posted to The Messy Apron in the month
of August. Most, but not all, need to be enjoyed at or near this time of year.
I love tomatoes and
cucumbers, so they feature prominently in many of my August favorites. For
pure, uncooked refreshment, there’s
But don’t shy away from a
little cooking or roasting, or you’ll miss out on
Tomato and Beef Stir Fry: such a
great combination of beef, tomatoes, and Asian flavors
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes:
which can be used to make a delicious tart with olives (recipe in the same
post)
Some of my favorite August
recipes feature other vegetables and herbs:
Zucchini Skillet Cornbread: a great
use of extra zucchini
Pasta with Summer Squash,Corn and Bacon: one of my all-time favorite recipes.
For recipes that feature
plump and delicious fruits there’s
Finally, a couple of favorite
treats for all my August celebrations:
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting: Chocolate and peanut butter together!?! What a way to celebrate!
Enjoy August!
Other posts like this one: 10 Favorite Summer Fruit Desserts, Featured Ingredient: Zucchini
One year ago: Chopped Vegetable Salad
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