Eating in season
Recipes using fruits & vegetables when they are at their best.
Salads for a hot summer day in July
July: Produce in season
At peak summer, it seems like every fruit and vegetable is in-season this month. Summer berries are delicious, cherries are bountiful, peaches are soft and juicy, and melons have started to ripen.
Summer's top vegetables are hitting stores and farmers markets too, including zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Large beefsteak tomatoes and corn will be ready toward the end of the month, depending on what climate you live in.
Available fruits & vegetables for July will vary based on your location.
Vegetable of the month: zucchini
Zucchini and other summer squash are ready to pick this month and can become overwhelming later in the summer if you're growing them in your own garden. Try some of these recipes while they are in season.
Vegetable guides for your garden
Summer recipes
- Caprese asparagus salad with tomatoes & balsamic
- Parmesan roasted asparagus
- Shortcut eggs Benedict with asparagus
- Flourless chocolate torte with roasted strawberries
- Blueberry syrup recipe (with canning instructions)
- Blackened tilapia fish tacos with pineapple salsa
- Blueberry cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust
- Red currant muffins
Using fruits & vegetables in the kitchen
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- Green bean casserole serving size (a visual guide)
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- How to make crisp apple chips
- How to make apple butter & recipe for canning
- Bitter cranberry sauce? How to fix it quick!
- Nasturtium: what's edible & how to use it
About The Food Geek
Welcome, I'm Veronica, your resident food geek - experienced recipe developer and gardener.
My goal is to help you enjoy eating at home by knowing what fruits & vegetables are currently in season and the best ways to use them. To do that, I've put together seasonal produce guides and recipes with practical advice.
