Last call for summer: 15 must-try recipes before August ends

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As August draws to a close, it’s time to make the most of the remaining summer flavors.

We’ve found 15 sensational recipes that capture the essence of the season, allowing you to savor the last moments of summer with delicious dishes that celebrate the abundance of fresh produce and delightful flavors.

Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich with cheese on parchment paper.
Summer BLTC. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Summer Gazpacho

Cool down and rejuvenate with a refreshing summer gazpacho—quick and no-cook, a perfect treat to cherish before summer’s final days.
Get the Recipe: Summer Gazpacho

Slow Cooker Summer Frittata

Simplify your summer cooking with a delectable slow cooker frittata, brimming with grated zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto—an elegant dish to savor before August’s departure.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Summer Frittata

Summer BLTC

Elevate your sandwich game with a BLTC boasting heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and seedy multigrain bread—a tantalizing taste of summer to enjoy before it fades away.
Get the Recipe: Summer BLTC

Summer beef stew topped with red onion and grated cheese.
Summer Beef Stew. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Summer Beef Stew

Beat the summer heat with a tantalizing slow-cooked beef stew infused with a medley of seasonal vegetables—a delicious twist to relish before summer’s end.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Summer Beef Stew

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Indulge in creamy tomato tortellini soup, effortlessly made in the Instant Pot, and elevated with the zing of basil—a comforting, creamy farewell to summer.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Simple Summer Lasagna

Dive into the taste of summer with this simple lasagna featuring fresh vegetables and no-boil noodles—summertime comfort food at its best.
Get the Recipe: Simple Summer Lasagna

Cast iron skillet with beans and vegetables.
Vegetable Bean Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

End of Summer Vegetable Bean Skillet

Delight in an end-of-summer vegetable bean skillet, a hearty and meatless dish brimming with the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh seasonal vegetables—a perfect farewell to the bounty of August.
Get the Recipe: End of Summer Vegetable Bean Skillet

Grilled Bay Scallops with Summer Vegetables

Enjoy the last days of summer with grilled bay scallops, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes in a delightful garlic basil butter sauce—a perfect seasonal meal.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Bay Scallops with Summer Vegetables

Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with lemon feta spinach pasta—a simple and quick dish to relish before summer’s sunshine wanes.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Summer fruit panzanella salad in a glass bowl with smaller bowls on the side.
Summer Fruit Panzanella Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Peach Honey Grilled Lamb Chops

Relish the delightful combination of peach honey glaze and grilled lamb chops, served alongside a watercress and grilled peach salad—a sweet and savory symphony to savor before August’s end.
Get the Recipe: Peach Honey Grilled Lamb Chops

Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes

Delight in roasted stuffed heirloom tomatoes, brimming with a heavenly mixture of goat cheese, creme fraiche, and thyme—a divine dish to bid adieu to summer’s harvest.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes

Simple Summer Tomato Corn Salad

Celebrate summer’s simplicity with a corn and tomato salad, showcasing the fresh goodness of seasonal produce—a refreshing side to enjoy before the warm days fade.
Get the Recipe: Simple Summer Tomato Corn Salad

Stewed okra and tomatoes on a plate with parsley garnish.
Stewed Okra & Tomatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Stewed Okra & Tomatoes

Experience the comfort of the south with a lighter take on stewed okra and tomatoes—a wholesome delight to cherish before August’s end.
Get the Recipe: Stewed Okra & Tomatoes

Summer Fruit Salad

Revel in the bounty of summer with a vibrant summer fruit salad, featuring sweet cherries, blueberries, grilled nectarines, and a luscious sweet citrus dressing—a blissful ode to summer’s juicy treasures.
Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Panzanella Salad

Parmesan Tomato Gratin

Say goodbye to summer with a delightful parmesan tomato gratin, kissed with aromatic rosemary—a flavorful farewell to the season’s ripest tomatoes.
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Tomato Gratin

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