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What produce is in season in August? This list isn’t entirely comprehensive (I left out a few produce items to keep this list manageable), but here is a fairly expansive list of what’s in season in August! Basil Beets Blackberries Blueberries Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cherries Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Kale Mushrooms Nectarines and Peaches Peppers Plums Potatoes Raspberries Tomatoes Zucchini and Summer Squash Have The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook? Try the The Best Damn Ratatouille in Chapter 4....

You heard of avocado toast? Egg-in-a-hole? Well I combined both ideas to create this easy breakfast toast made with mashed avocado, eggs over easy and a few dashes of hot sauce. Five (5) ingredients, five (5) minutes to make, doesn’t get better than that! I’m obsessed with avocado toast and eggs lately as you might have noticed! I was thinking about Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas and forgot I had these heart shaped cutters (affiliate link), so immediately this came to mind....

These easy vegetarian dinner recipes are perfect for your meat-less Monday night. Vegetarian meals go beyond just salads and vegetables. You’ll find complete meals that make delicious vegetarian weeknight dinners for the whole family. Whether you’re craving burgers, hearty chilis, tacos, or nutritious pasta dishes, this roundup features the best vegetarian recipes that are wholesome, satisfying, and oh-so-good! A generous notion for a balanced healthy lifestyle is to enjoy a couple of meat-free meals each week....

Roasting vegetables in the air fryer is a game changer! It creates incredible texture and flavor like in these Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes and Sweet Potato Fries. Air Fryer Broccoli There are so many times where I’m cooking dinner which is almost done and I realize I should have some side dishes. But I don’t have enough time to turn on the stove and roast vegetables for 20 min in the oven before the rest of dinner is done....

Air Fryer Scallops Scallops in the air fryer are so meaty and delicious, and take just minutes to cook which makes this a perfect fast weeknight dish. Making them in the air fryer, the scallops come out perfectly juicy and tender on the inside, with crisp golden bacon on the outside in under 10 minutes. If your not a scallop fan, you may also like these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites....

I love cookies, especially chocolate ones! Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair because the mint balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. I also love a chewy cookie that melts into your mouth when you bite it. This chocolate mint cookie is all of that and then some! Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, and if you need some fun and unique cookie recipes, you’ve got to try these Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, or these Chocolate Snowball Cookies....

Asian Chicken Chopped Salad I love Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, so this salad has my name all over it! I really love how quick it all comes together, it takes about 15 minutes start to finish! This is great to make ahead for lunch (why not make this a salad in a jar!) or hearty enough to enjoy for dinner. I wish I could take the credit for this idea, but the recipe came from my friend Shelly, the author of The Cookies and Cups Cookbook!...

Asian Farro Medley with Salmon My family loves salmon, some of our favorites are Honey Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice, Grilled Garlic Dijon Herb Salmon, and Broiled Salmon with Rosemary.

Asparagus and Feta Tartlet with Phyllo Crust These Asparagus and Feta Tartlets with Phyllo Crust taste as amazing as they look. At their peak in Spring, the asparagus are tangy and bright after a quick sauté and a splash of lemon juice. The feta adds briny flavor, but goat cheese would also work beautifully. If you’re looking for more individual tarts for Spring, you’ll also love these Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Tartlets and Layered Potato Cups with Spring Herbs and Leeks....

Is anyone else struggling to get through these last couple days of school? I have been counting down the minutes that my kids get out of school. I am pretty sure that I am just as excited as they are about school being out. My kids have been lucky to be dressed and to school on time. Every morning when my alarm goes off I am tempted to keep them home because it is the last week!...

Similar to baked chicken tacos these taquitos are simple to make and won’t last long! It is a Mexican dish that everyone will love. Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos I have had to get pretty creative with lunches for my boys since they have been home during the summer. It is so easy to just send them to school and not have to worry about what we are going to eat for lunch....

Buffalo flavored foods are the BEST to bring to any party or get-together! Try out this dip, these meatballs, or these buffalo chicken sliders! They are the perfect appetizer that everyone will go crazy over. What Are Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Wings? Wings are so popular to eat! They are easy to make, easy to dip, and everyone loves them! But, they aren’t the healthiest of options. Cauliflower wings are a take on chicken wings without any of the cholesterol or fat!...

And Banana Cupcakes w/Cream Cheese Frosting. Yup, my friend and I share the same love for food, but that’s not the only thing we have in common. We share the same love for dancing, music, celebrity gossip, eating, desserts, staying up late with a cuppa, sleeping, shopping, New York City, and vacationing at fun islands. We are in a lot of ways the same person. Jhiane and I go way back and have known each other for the past 15 years, and each year my friendship with her seems to deepen and strengthen to the point where I can honestly say she probably knows me better than anyone....

Hi, it’s Sara from Dinner at the Zoo coming to you with my family’s very favorite recipe for beef stew. This isn’t your ordinary beef stew; it’s got a generous amount of bacon in it that adds a ton of rich and savory flavor! Because bacon makes everything better, right? This beef stew with bacon recipe is pretty straightforward. The chunks of beef are browned in bacon fat and slow cooked in the oven with potatoes and carrots for a hearty one pot meal that will satisfy even the largest appetites....

Homemade Guacamole Recipe Want to know how to make guacamole? This easy guacamole recipe, made with Haas avocados, red onion, cilantro, and lots of lime juice, is always on rotation in my house. I add a little fresh garlic as my secret ingredient for some extra zing. It’s the BEST! This guac is a staple at every gathering and a must when we have taco nights. Tommy is always in charge of making it, and he has converted many non-avocado lovers with this recipe....

For more of the blueberry lemon combination try Blueberry Lemon Upside Down Cake or Blueberry Pie Muffin Bread with Lemon Glaze. The moist crumb and bright and fresh flavors in both recipes are incredible! Blueberry Zucchini Bread with a Lemon Glaze We have enjoyed My Favorite Zucchini Bread over and over, and it is definitely a tried and true family favorite. So, after experimenting with variations of it to keep it interesting, this Blueberry Zucchini Bread was created!...

Ingredients to Make Bola Bola Taste the flavors of Filipino cuisine at home with this bola bola meatball recipe! It just takes a handful of simple ingredients to make. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact measurements. Ground Pork: Ground pork is traditional but use ground chicken or ground turkey if you prefer. Onion: I like to finely dice or sometimes grate the onion so that I get the flavor and not the texture....

Broiled fish topped with a quick garden tomato sauce using summer grape tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. I served this over orzo for a complete meal. This simple sauce is also great over pasta or chicken.

Everyone can’t seem to get enough of this delicious Cane’s sauce! I am so excited for you to enjoy this homemade recipe at home. Making sauce recipes at home is easy and tastes way better than storebought. Try making our favorite alfredo sauce, this cheese sauce, or my incredible bolognese sauce. What Is Cane’s Sauce? The fast-food chain Raising Cane’s is known for its tender juicy chicken strips and mouthwatering dipping sauce....

The flavors of carrot cake are absolutely perfect this time of year. If you’re looking for other delicious carrot cake recipes to try, you’ve got to taste this Carrot Cake Cheesecake, this Carrot Cake Bundt Cake, and these incredible Carrot Cake Cookies. Carrot Cake Roll Recipe This festive carrot cake roll is so spectacular, it’s bound to get many oohh’s and aahh’s. Not only does it look gorgeous but it also tastes SO scrumptious and has the best texture....