Recipe inspiration and tips for what’s in season in August at farmers markets and in CSA shares. The August produce guide features corn, okra, nectarines, summer squash, sweet and spicy peppers, tomatillos, tomatoes, and watermelon.
Cherry Tomato Confit
Cooked low and slow in olive oil with herbs and aromatics, cherry tomato confit heightens and preserves the flavor of perfect summer tomatoes for a rainy day. Serve tomato confit on flatbreads, toasts, and sandwiches; tossed with pasta; or spooned on eggs and meats.
Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Feta
A bright and balanced green bean salad with pickled red onions, sweet cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs.
Broiled Salmon with Tomato, Fennel, and Herb Salad
This flaky broiled salmon and tomato salad made with quick-pickled red onions, fennel, and herbs makes for a wonderfully simple summer supper.
Parmesan Green Beans with Fried Shallots
This recipe for Parmesan green beans with nutty toasted panko and fried shallots is a fresh spin on the flavors of the classic casserole and makes for a celebratory side.
