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Hello August! Somehow, we’re already rounding the corner to the end, but we are doing our best to soak up and enjoy all that abundant produce at our local markets and create delicious, seasonally appropriate recipes for you. We’ve pulled together a full list of our favorite foods to enjoy in August. I hope you love these recipes!
Our Must-Make Recipes in August
It’s time to enjoy these last few precious weeks of summer! Schools are starting back up, daylight hours are decreasing, and some of the produce is in abundance at your local farmers’ market. August is the absolute best month to keep celebrating the fresh foods we’re still getting at our local markets, and we’re sharing all the best ways to cook them and enjoy them with our loved ones!
To help you do that, we’re sharing a list of the recipes we are super excited to make and eat in August!
Seasonal Market Finds
August produce tends to be the cream of the crop! If you have a garden, this is when nearly all of the summer produce is abundant and prolific.
- Melons (cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydue, etc)
- Stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, etc)
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Pears
- Apples
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce (a second crop usually gets planted and picked early before it bolts!)
- Eggplant
- Peppers
- Greens (spinach, kale, collards)
- Green Beans
- Corn
- Leeks
- Potatoes
- Sweet Onions
- Broccoli
- Beets
- Zucchini + Summer Squash + Various other squash
- Herbs (basil, chives, cilantro, parsley)
Now that we’re privy to the season and what’s the most fresh in-season eats, let’s get to the nitty gritty. Enjoy this roundup of healthy, delicious, and seasonally fresh recipes.
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins: These grain-free muffins are so simple, moist, and delicious. They are bursting with blueberries, with a fluffy texture and a bright lemon flavor. Nobody will know these muffins are gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly! They are so easy to make and can easily be made for a quick brunch or breakfast at home. Get the kids and they can help too!
Lemon Curd and Blueberry Compote Breakfast Parfaits: Tart lemon, sweet blueberries, creamy chia pudding, and optional Greek yogurt = the perfect protein-packed breakfast for any day of the week!
Easy Blueberry Jam with Chia Seeds: This 4-Ingredient Easy Blueberry Jam is thickened with chia seeds, lightly sweetened, and seriously delicious! It’s kid-approved and Paleo friendly.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie: This Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie has become my new staple smoothie that my whole family loves, including my baby! It’s nutrient-dense, filling, and tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, in smoothie form. It’s delicious!
Cherry Lemonade Smoothie: This easy Cherry Lemonade Smoothie is the perfect creamy and flavorful on-the-go breakfast to add to your morning routine!
My Go-To Potluck Sweet Cucumber Salad: This Sweet Cucumber Salad Recipe is my go-to for potlucks, picnics, and meal prep! It comes together with fresh cucumber, crisp red onions, and a sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette dressing for a refreshing side dish.
Melon Salad with Prosciutto: This Melon Salad with Prosciutto combines fresh honeydew and cantaloupe melon, veggies, prosciutto, and mozzarella with a refreshing mint apple cider vinaigrette. Packed with sweet and savory flavors, it’s the perfect addition to your summer table!
Easy Cucumber Salad with Lots of Herbs!: When your garden is overrun with cucumbers this summer, this is the salad to make! Or, when you just are really in need of a refreshing, flavor-packed, and super simple salad to throw together. This Easy Cucumber Salad with Herbs uses all of the fresh herbs (parsley, dill, and mint) and features the fresh, cool cumber to complement any dish you’re serving up this summer.
Grilled Salmon Bowl with Garlicky Kale: This Grilled Salmon Bowl with Garlicky Kale makes for the perfect summer meal in a bowl! Salmon soaks in a tangy, slightly spicy marinade before being cooked on the grill.
Bruschetta Chicken: This simple grilled chicken recipe is calling your name! Perfectly marinated chicken is grilled up, sliced, and topped with a fresh and bright tomato and basil bruschetta. A delicious dinner that’s gluten-free, low-carb and paleo and whole30 friendly.
Lightened-up Eggplant Rollatini: This Lightened-up Eggplant Rollatini is a hearty and comforting dinner that takes all the flavor of the traditional dish, but makes it just a bit more healthy while still being a total celebration of summer. Sliced eggplant is baked, and then rolled up with a lasagna-like filling, and baked with marinara and a bit more cheese.
20-Minute Fresh Tomato Pasta: Need a quick dinner idea? This Fresh Tomato Pasta is it! A 20-minute dinner that turns seasonal tomatoes into a super fresh and delicious pasta sauce using just a handful of ingredients. Trust me, this one will be on rotation all summer long.
Our Favorite Smash Burger: Learn how to make Smash Burgers with simple ingredients for a quick, family-friendly meal that’s even better than your favorite restaurant version. Thin ground beef layers over sautéed onions and is served on toasted buns with burger sauce and all the best toppings!
How to Grill Pork Chops: An easy recipe for perfect pork chops on the grill! Made with bone-in pork chops and a sweet and spicy blend of seasonings.
Grilled Caesar Salad With Blackened Shrimp: This Grilled Caesar With Blackened Shrimp is the perfect meal to impress with this Summer. Smoky and flavorful shrimp, perfectly grilled romaine lettuce, and fresh tomatoes drizzled with my go-to dairy-free caesar salad dressing. I cannot wait to make this again and again! The blackened shrimp is amazing on absolutely everything!
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken: Charred, juicy, and so delicious, this Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Recipe is the perfect summertime dinner! Boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a homemade chimichurri sauce, grilled up, and served with an extra spoonful of that bright green sauce for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
The Best Chimichurri Sauce: Learn how to make Chimichurri Sauce with simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Refreshing, tangy, and given a subtle kick of spice, it’s an easy way to amp up the flavor of all your favorite recipes!
My Family’s Favorite Grilled Chicken Thighs: These Grilled Chicken Thighs are the best entree that I meal prep weekly. They’re seasoned with a simple and versatile spice blend, then cooked on the grill until tender and juicy with the perfect amount of crisp.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chimichurri: These Grilled Sweet Potatoes are a hit! Slices of sweet potato are coated in a delicious blend of seasonings and grilled until soft in the middle with a slightly crispy edge, then tossed with an easy chimichurri.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad: This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect summer entree or side dish! Pasta mixed with a colorful blend of fresh veggies, juicy shreds of chicken, and tossed in a spicy and creamy buffalo sauce.
Raspberry Peach Crisp: This Raspberry Peach Crisp is the perfect healthy summer treat. It’s packed with summer fruit, good-for-you ingredients, and so much flavor. It’s grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and so simple!
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas (Snickers Style): TikTok trending for good reason, this is our go-to frozen dessert!
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread: Calling all zucchini bread lovers, this one is for you! This bread is so moist and decadent while still being nutrient-dense, Paleo-friendly and dairy-free! And hello…chocolate!
Gluten Free Blueberry Pie: This Gluten Free Blueberry Pie is the perfect dessert to serve at a backyard summer party or potluck! It’s juicy and sweetened just right (using unrefined sweeteners) and will be a hit with everyone! It’s gluten-free, with dairy-free options and can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries. Let’s get baking!
Greek Yogurt Popsicles: These super-simple Greek Yogurt Popsicles are made with 2 ingredients and are perfect for an August treat. Use up whatever summer fruit you have laying around! Made simply, these healthy popsicles will be loved by both kids and adults alike.
Peach Fruit Leather: Homemade fruit roll-ups! This homemade Peach Fruit Leather recipe is a a healthy fruit snack reminiscent of the store-bought version, but so much more delicious and good-for-you. It’s made with only 2 ingredients and is a lot easier-t0-make than you think. It’s made without any refined sugars and will be loved by both adults and kids!
Watermelon Margaritas: These Watermelon Margaritas are the perfect summer drink! They’re made with freshly made watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and an optional jalapeño for some extra heat.
If you have any August recipes you’d like to see, leave us a comment here! Otherwise, happy cooking and enjoy the rest of your summer. We’ll be back next month with our September recipes and seasonal produce guide. You can also shop my Amazon shop for my favorite kitchen finds as of late, click here.
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