This time of year I’m gearing up for my mad dash scramble to use every last green (and blue, yellow, orange) veggie that comes out of my garden.
There is only so much zucchini on the grill that I can handle though, so I spend a lot of time perusing for recipes and ideas to use from all of you- Here are a few of my favorites this week.
Zucchini and Summer Squash:
It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by zucchini- it never stops. Here’s a great starting point – SIX ways to preserve it.
A great way to get ahead of the zucchini is to start munching on the blossoms. These Quesadillas will make you wish you had more blossoms
Mix and match your summer squash and zucchini for a colorful Roasted Side.
Peas:
Fresh peas are so good I want the emphasis to be all on them with this Pea Stir Fry
There is nothing better than a Fresh Pea Soup, full of that fresh-out-of-the-garden flavor (even if it is incredibly hot outside)
Beans; Green and Yellow
I love my beans plain, but sometimes you just need a kick of spice, like Panko Fried Green Beans with some Wasabi Dipping Sauce!
If you want to keep it a bit light, but add some more nice, fresh flavor then the Garlic Lemon Green Beans are a good choice.
Kohlrabi:
We’ve had a few rainy days of late, when the temperatures are down this Chicken and Kohlrabi Stew would hit the spot.
Bunching Onions
Like herbs, onions can go in a variety of dishes, but try this Creamy Scallion and Mushroom Soup to get more focus on the onion.
Berries: Blueberry, Raspberry, Cherry
Freezing is always a good option.
Or if you’re thinking pancakes while you’re on vacation, at the lake, how about some fresh Blueberry Syrup for on top? Or make it Raspberry.
Blueberry Corn Muffins – a mix of all things wonderful in the world: Blueberries and CORN muffins, not to mention they’re mini!
Herbs: Dill, Cilantro, Basil, Mint
The beauty with herbs is you can do pretty much anything with them to enhance a meal, I’ve been throwing my savory herbs on everything from chicken to potatoes this past week.
A standard Pesto recipe on Gnocchi for example makes for a divine meal (add shrimp and it’s to die for).