What to Cook in July!

Hello July! The month of backyard BBQs, hot weather, amazing farm-fresh produce, and friends and family get-togethers. We’ve pulled together a list of what to cook this month, plus what’s in season in July.

Our Top Must-Make Recipes in July

July is a true sign that summer is in full swing and we love it. We love venturing to our local farmer’s market for fresh produce, plus what we pull from the garden. All things fresh, plus the warm weather, just make us want to create delicious and fresh dishes. We’re sharing a list of our favorite July recipes below that we are excited to make and eat in this month.

Seasonal Market Finds in July

July is the month that we start to see all fresh produce become abundant and the next round to start show up at the markets. Think all things green from the spring, and now we’re starting to see tons of color in our early summer fruits and veggies!

• Summer berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, etc)
• Stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, etc)
• Lettuce
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Corn
• Peas
• Greens (spinach, kale, collards)
• Zucchini
• Herbs (basil, chives, cilantro, parsley)

What to Cook

Raspberry Oat Breakfast Bars: These Fresh Raspberry Bars have a delicious oat crumble and are a delicious on-the-go breakfast option. They’re made with minimal ingredients, no refined sugars, and are gluten-free.

Maple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal: This Maple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe is perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or to serve at brunch. This 1-bowl breakfast bake is dairy-free, gluten-free and made without any refined sugars. This oatmeal bake makes a great fiber-rich and filling breakfast or snack.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a must make for a healthy, light dinner or an easy side dish! With protein-packed quinoa, tomatoes, feta, arugula and mint this easy-to-make salad will be on repeat this summer!

Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries: These Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries are low-carb, paleo-friendly, flavorful, and the perfect side dish to any accompany any meal! Serve them with a delicious roasted garlic mayo dipping sauce and you’ll make a zucchini lover out of anyone!

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Creamy, tangy and so delicious, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad takes your favorite summertime side and switches it up with Mexican-inspired flavors reminiscent of Elote (Mexican street corn flavored with crema, cheese, a little heat, and lime). This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that is customizable, hearty, and unique. Watch it fly off the table whenever you serve it!

Grilled Steak Salad with Pineapple and Avocado: Steak is grilled to perfection along with fresh pineapple, red bell peppers and red onions, paired together with creamy avocado and served over lettuce. Top it with pineapple dressing to make for the best summer salad, ever. Put this Grilled Steak Salad on your menu now, because everyone is going to love it!

Strawberry and Mango Salsa Chicken: We love those sweet and savory flavors on this one! This Strawberry and Mango Salsa Chicken is the perfect light dish on a spring or summer night! It has contrasting flavors that make it so good! This mango chicken is also easy to put together and pairs so well with many other dishes! It’s gluten-free and paleo too!

Citrus Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa: This Citrus Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa is such a great light and healthy Summer dish! The creamy avocado, fresh orange juice, and delicious smoky grilled fish is such a flavorful combination. I can’t wait to make this again and again.

Cajun Blackened Fish: We love quick dinners in the summer! This Cajun Blackened Fish is a simple and delicious weeknight dinner. This dramatic looking dish is actually simple to make, requiring just a few spices, a piece of fish and a hot pan! Serve it with your favorite summer side and you’ve got dinner in under 20 minutes!

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. 

Healthy Berry Cobbler (Gluten-Free): A favorite summer recipe! This Easy and Healthy Berry Cobbler is packed with fresh or frozen berries and topped with the best gluten-free biscuits. Don’t forget to top it with ice cream!

Gluten-Free 4th of July Cake (Nut-Free): Whether you are headed to a BBQ with family or friends or hosting a get together of your own, you’ll need a classic festive cake for the all the parties! Let’s make the most perfect (AND nut-free) vanilla cake topped with an easy buttercream and garnished off with tons of fresh fruit (red and blue for good measure)!

Strawberry Shortcake: This Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is a must-make during the summer! With a buttery drop biscuit as its base, the macerated strawberries are topped with a delicious dairy-free coconut whipped cream for the yummiest treat. 

S’mores Pie: This S’mores Pie Recipe features a homemade crust, a rich, chocolate, pudding-like filling, and a golden marshmallow topping. It has all the flavor of your favorite summer treat, with no campfire required! 

I hope that you love this July round-up as much as we do. Be sure to check back because as we drop new recipes in July, we’ll add them here for the most current July recipe roundup you can imagine.

Happy cooking!

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