Can we agree that July is the best month of summer? The weather’s warm, there’s still plenty of summer left, and the produce is literally amazing. During hot summer days, I crave all things fresh, flavorful and colorful.
You know I had to put together 31 seasonal recipes to cook in July to kick off the best summer month and inspire you to get creative in and out of the kitchen. These recipes are filled with incredible, fresh flavors you’ll crave. I’ve included plenty of grilling recipes for the days where the stovetop and oven are just too hot, plus tons of apps and desserts that are perfect for bringing to your Fourth of July BBQ!
What’s in season in July?
This month stock up on plenty of:
- Bell peppers
- Jalapeños
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Berries
- Watermelon
- Fresh herbs
- And of course, zucchini
P.S. did you know we have dedicated ingredient pages? YES! Click any of the produce names above to see all of those recipes, or head to our Recipe Index to filter by even more.
Let’s get to the goods. Start things off with a fun appetizer, pair it with a bright, veggie-packed salad (pasta salad, anyone?), impress friends with a juicy burger or chicken from the grill, and don’t forget a sweet summer treat to round it all out.
If you make any of these recipes be sure to leave a comment below to let me know how you liked it!
Breakfast
Almond Butter Peach Blueberry Oatmeal Cups
Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Sweet Corn Honey Jalapeño Zucchini Cornbread Waffles with Turkey Bacon & Eggs
Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Lunch
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette
Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Summer Glow Strawberry Kale Salad
Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Appetizers & Sides
Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Sesame Garlic Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Curry Dip
Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Goat Cheese & Basil
Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad
How to Grill Delicious Vegetables (4 different ways!)
Dinner
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo & Creamy Feta Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Tahini Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce
One Pan Enchilada Zucchini Turkey Meatballs and Rice
Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
Snacks & Treats
Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Frosting
Strawberry Crisp with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Ooey-Gooey Tahini S’mores Bars
Grilled Peaches (+6 different topping ideas!)
Brown Butter Strawberry Coffee Cake with Lovely Strawberry Icing
Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel
If you make any of these recipes be sure to leave a comment below to let me know how you liked it. Snap a pic and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen — I love seeing what you guys make.
48 comments
I love a post that helps me cook with the seasons! Thanks babe!
I love a post that helps me cook with the seasons! Thanks babe!
Of course!! Stock up on that summer produce 🙂
From the peanut sauce wraps to the pasta salads to the desserts, you really made a great roundup. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Perfect for your July menus 🙂
very inspiring, great idea to have grouped these recipes by ingredients, thank you
very inspiring, great idea to have grouped these recipes by ingredients, thank you
You bet!!
Nice one!!
AHH so many delicious recipes…which to make first?!
Right?! Menu set for the month 😉
AHH so many delicious recipes…which to make first?!
Right?! Menu set for the month 😉
i made a lot of your recipes. they were all
fantastic. thank you very much. Pat
Great! So glad you’re finding recipes you love.
I love your recipes! You have something for everyone’s tastes. I can’t wait to receive more of your delicious and colorful recipes. Be blessed!
Thanks, Carolyn! So happy to hear that 🙂 I hope you find more recipes here that you love!
I love so many of your recipes and this round up is great! Do you have PayPal or Venmo or something so I can buy you a coffee in exchange for all the time you help me save and the good food you help me find?
That’s so sweet, thank you! I can’t accept that (nice of you to offer, though!) but coming back to my site is SO helpful and valuable. I’m grateful you’re here ❤️