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    31 Amazing Things To Cook In August

    Summer is winding down. GET COOKING.

    WHAT'S IN SEASON:

    SO MANY DELICIOUS THINGS! Obviously, last-chance summer berries are the perfect excuse to eat dessert twice a day. Also, to drink sangria on the regular.

    (This will vary depending on the time of the month and where you live):

    - Apricots

    - Basil

    - Bell Peppers

    - Beets

    - Blackberries

    - Blueberries

    - Boysenberries

    - Cantaloupe

    - Chard

    - Cherries

    - Corn

    - Cucumbers

    - Eggplant

    - Fennel

    - Figs

    - Grapes

    - Green beans

    - Green onions

    - Kiwi

    - Mangoes

    - Melons

    - Nectarines

    - Okra

    - Peaches

    - Peas

    - Plums

    - Raspberries

    - Scallions

    - Strawberries

    - Summer squash

    - Tomatillos

    - Tomatoes

    - Watermelons

    - Zucchini

    1. Mexican Street Corn

    2. Grilled Tomato Skewers on Toast

    3. Ritz Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches

    4. Fontina and Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches.

    5. Individual Whole Peach Pies.

    6. BBQ Sticky Asian Pork Ribs

    7. Fried Mozzarella, Basil, and Nectarine Stacks with Balsamic Glaze

    8. Marinated Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Huckleberries

    9. Roasted Tiny Eggplant with Muhammara and Feta

    10. Three-Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

    11. Roasted Cherry Sangria

    12. Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    13. Gingered Salmon with Grilled Corn and Watercress Salad

    14. Blueberry Hand Pies

    15. Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters

    16. Grilled Curry Chicken

    17. Zucchini Tart

    18. Mediterranean-Spiced Lamb Burgers

    19. Grilled Figs with Honeyed Mascarpone

    20. Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro, Lime, and Peanuts

    21. Raspberry White Chocolate Scones

    22. Crème Fraîche Galette with Heirloom Tomatoes

    23. Tomato and Mozzarella Potato Salad with Lemon Buttermilk Dressing

    24. Eggplant and Parsley Dip

    25. Grilled Flatbread

    26. Cherry and Lime Ooey Gooey Butter Bars

    27. Slow-Roasted Tomato Pasta

    28. Grilled Avocado and Cucumber Cold Soup

    29. Grilled Fennel Salad with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan

    30. Mussels Fra Diavolo con Crema

    31. White Peach Gin Fizz