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31 Seasonal Recipes To Make For Each Day Of August, From No-Fuss Grilled Dinners To The Best Of Summer Tomatoes

Say it with me: Corn! Tomatoes! Eggplant!

Adriana Chavez

Published on August 01, 2025

August can be a slog. On the one hand, I’m so close to fall, but on the other, it's so hot out that I start to question whether I’ll ever taste a PSL again. Thankfully, the unbeatable seasonal produce is going to help me push through. My mouth is watering thinking of all the fresh corn, sweet plums, and juicy tomatoes this season has to offer. So, I’ve scoured the internet for the best August recipes I could find. Despite the heat, we’ll make it through — one recipe at a time.

Bowl of mixed bean salad with chopped vegetables and herbs, surrounded by tortilla chips on a white wooden table

Sliced cucumber arranged in a floral shape, topped with garlic and chilies, in a savory sauce

Sliced mango served on sticky rice with toasted mung beans, accompanied by a small bowl of coconut milk, set on a table

Two glass bottles of fizzy cherry lime soda are placed on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh cherries and limes

Sliced flatbread with shredded chicken, cucumber, and red peppers, garnished with herbs, on a wooden surface next to a knife and plate with napkins

Four elotes (Mexican street corn) covered in cheese, chili powder, and cilantro on a plate with lime wedges

Slices of flatbread topped with prosciutto and peach slices, on a wooden board, garnished with thyme sprigs

A freshly baked tomato quiche on a wooden board with a metal pie server and a striped cloth nearby

Layered strawberry and blueberry dessert on a plate, topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry

Baked eggplant roll-ups in a tomato sauce topped with melted cheese, served in a ceramic dish on a wooden board

Roasted chicken thighs in a skillet with grapes and rosemary, held by a hand. Sliced squash dish and grapes nearby on a dark surface

Salad Niçoise on a wooden board with seared tuna, boiled eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes, olives, dressing, and seasoning

Roasted fish fillets topped with green onions and a spicy sauce on a baking sheet

Phone screen showing chicken being seasoned. Text: "7,500+ recipes in step-by-step mode—no subscription required. Only on the Tasty app."

Toasted bread slices topped with diced eggplant, tomatoes, and basil on a wooden board, next to fresh basil and white wine glasses

Top view of a peach upside-down cake with neatly arranged peach slices on a glass platter

A plate of sliced, roasted yellow squash seasoned with herbs and spices, garnished with parsley

White bowl with cold beet soup, garnished with green onions, dill, and halved boiled eggs. Text in corner: "Je Suis Alimentageuse."

Taiwanese beef rolls on a serving platter

Bowl of tangy Indian pickle with a variety of spices and whole chilies

Plum muffins topped with sugar crystals, set on a blue cloth, with a whole plum beside them

A fresh salad with sliced heirloom tomatoes, sprinkled with nuts, herbs, and sliced jalapeños on a white plate

A bowl of creamy risotto garnished with fresh basil, served with grated cheese on the side

Three glasses of peach mango smoothies with floral straws, topped with shredded coconut and peach slices

Pasta topped with a sunny-side-up egg, sautéed greens, radishes, and grated cheese on a white plate

Chilled soup in a white mug, garnished with diced tomatoes, red onions, and mint leaves

Three grilled fish tacos with mango salsa, cilantro, and creamy sauce on a wooden platter, garnished with lime and extra mango on the side

Sliced lemon loaf cake with glaze drizzled on top, placed on a white rectangular plate. Lemons are visible in the background

Stuffed bell peppers filled with rice, chickpeas, ground meat, and garnished with fresh parsley in a dish

Fresh watermelon salad with mint, feta cheese, arugula, orange slices, red onion, and olives, garnished with herbs

Layered cake with cream and berries, including raspberries and blackberries, on top and between layers

Shrimp and vegetable foil packet with herbs and lemon on a blue plate, perfect for a fresh, flavorful meal

A hand seasoning chicken with salt in a phone app image. Text: "7,500+ recipes in step-by-step mode—no subscription required. Only on the Tasty app."

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