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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in August

Jessica Kostka — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:28:42 +0000

It’s August! The month where truly everythinggggg is in season.

As the summer starts to wind down, try to enjoy all the seasonal produce on hand.

Each week I go to the farmer’s market there is more and more to choose from. It’s especially perfect timing for stone fruits like cherries, peaches, plums and apricots. And, you’ll find a ton of ripe and ready to eat vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, salad greens and summer squash.

It’s one of the best times of year to enjoy seasonal salads for dinner or grilling vegetables as a side dish. Everything is just so fresh!

So what other recipes are there make this month?

What’s In Season in August

Apricots
Bell peppers
Cherries
Corn
Nectarines
Peaches
Plums
Saskatoon Berries
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Zucchini

Recipes to Make in August

Summer fruit; fresh salads; fruit-forward cocktails; easy desserts – I’ve got you covered with recipes to make in August.

Easy summer fruit jams (you can freeze to enjoy later!)

Easy summer dinner ideas

Grilled Vegetables & Protein: Simply chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and grill in a basket (season with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic). Grill your favourite protein like my chili-lime chicken thighs at the same time and serve together.

Add any protein to a big salad: Two of my favourite summer salads are my Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad and Summer Greens Salad. Make one of these recipes and add a protein for a full summer meal.

Pizza on the Grill: Grab some fresh dough from a local store and grill it to perfection with your favourite pizza toppings. Try my Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza on the grill!

Burgers!: Try my tried, tested and true spicy turkey burgers with dill slaw. Full of flavor but quick to make!

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What’s in Season – Monthly Favourites

Jessica Kostka — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:46:32 +0000

Well, here we are in August and what a summer season it’s been full of travel adventures and delicious summer recipes!

I spent most of July on vacation, enjoying visits with family and friends and feasting on all of the amazing fruits and vegetables in season.

And, we’ve also been thoroughly enjoying sipping coffee on our back deck and reading on weekend mornings. So come on over for some travel adventures AND recipe ideas for what to cook in August!

We headed east to Toronto and area for visits with family and friends in mid-July and the weather was spectacular!

Scott and I went for a couple of lovely bike-rides along the Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario.

We also spent a bunch of time around my parent’s backyard pool because you just can’t beat sunny, bluebird Ontario summer days. And, we always joke that it’s like being at an all-inclusive resort – there’s always snacks and drinks! (Thanks Mom & Dad for being the best hosts!)

Much of our vacation centred around enjoying the outdoors and food with family and friends. We even took a day-trip out to Prince Edward County for lunch at the Drake Devonshire which has the most lovely lake-view from their patio.

Then, we then toured around to a couple of wineries. We stopped in at Rosehall Run which has one of my FAV sparkling wines, the Pixie, and checked out The Grange’s variety of wines plus their new cider and stunning views.

We stopped in at Hinterland which I had not been too before and absolutely LOVED their Les Etoiles Sparkling Wine. The tasting room was beautiful and open-air concept which continued to a patio that looked out at the vineyard.

I find Prince Edward County so magical and serene; I love visiting when I’m back in Ontario when I can for the scenery, wine and the food. If you are ever in Ontario I highly recommend going!

Before we headed back to Calgary we spent a couple of days in Toronto. One morning we had croissants and these Italian ‘donuts’ called bomboloni which are one of the best bites of food I’ve ever had at Sud Forno. I will DEFINITELY be going back there again! And, we also made a lovely family dinner on the weekend featuring an epic rib-eye steak that was made for sharing.

It was truly a wonderful trip and when we got back to Calgary it was hard to get back into the swing of things! But one lovely surprise when we returned was our garden in full bloom, specifically the radishes! These French Breakfast Radishes are AMAZING.

I’ve been enjoying them on sourdough, making many lunches of my Toasts with Radishes, Pea Shoots & Feta recipe. They’re also delicious with just butter and a sprinkle of salt on toast too.

We’re definitely cooking seasonally lately, especially with all of the fresh produce we get weekly from our YYC Growers food share and from our garden. So, here are some of my favourite recipes that you can make in August:

Apricots: Easy Apricot Jam

Berries: Aloha Breakfast Bowl

Corn: Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad

Peaches: Peach & Prosciutto Summer Foccacia

Strawberries: Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch

Tomatoes: Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Sourdough Bread Board

I can’t wait to make some of these recipes on repeat the next couple of weeks while all of the produce is in season! AND if you’re looking for a cool treat, I made three easy Fresh Fruit Popsicle recipes for the Italian Centre Shop here in Calgary including Strawberry-Basil and Peach & Mint flavours!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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august Archives - Cooking in my Genes

30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in August

What’s In Season in August

Recipes to Make in August

Summer breakfasts & baked goods

ALL things salad!

Quick and easy appetizers

Fruit-forward summer cocktails

How to preserve fruits and herbs

Easy summer dinner ideas

What’s in Season – Monthly Favourites