What’s In Season in June?

Eat fresh, local green beans this June (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher temperatures common to June and a larger variety of in-season locally grown produce in the stalls at the farmers markets and in the bins at the grocery store down the street.  For the freshest selection and the best flavor, check the market and the store once or twice a week.

Here is a look at what’s in season right now and what you can do to make the most of these fresh, fantastic seasonal foods.

Apricots

• Apricot Appetizers
• Jeweled Rice with Medjool Dates

Blackberries

• Blackberry Cobbler
• Crunchy Vanilla Almond French Toast with Fancy Fruit Topping and Bacon

Blueberries

• Blueberry Muffins
• Boss’s Baked French Toast

Corn

• Corn and Black Bean Salsa
• Corn and Green Bean Casserole

Cucumbers

• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Pennee’s Fresh Cucumber Delight

Figs

• Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
• Mortadella and Fig Focaccianini

Garlic

• Garlic Cheese Fingers
• Garlic Roasted Summer Squash

Green Beans

• Balsamic Green Beans with Pine Nuts
• Brent’s Honey Bacon Green Bean Bundles

Leeks

• Chilled Potato, Beet, and Leek Soup
• Carrot, Leek, and Turnip Saute

Melons

• Arizona Melon Dessert
• Chutney Melon Chicken Salad

Nectarines

• Blueberry and Nectarine Cobbler
• BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Onions

• Country Garden Salad
• Swiss Chard Tacos

Peaches

• Peach Paradise
• Roasted Turkey Breast with Peach Rosemary Glaze

Peas

• My Mother’s Egg Foo Yung
• Pasta, Pesto, and Peas

Plums

• Apricot Glazed Chicken with Dried Plums and Sage
• Cream Cheese Pound Cake with a Grilled Plums

Potatoes

• Frittata with Bacon and Potatoes
• Savory Potato Sticks

Summer Squash

• Grilled Summer Squash
• Mexican Summer Squash

Tomatoes

• Shrimp Ceviche
• Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad

Zucchini

• Sauteed Zucchini with Corn and Chives
• Sweet Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Blossoms

• Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
• Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Heirloom Tomato Salad

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