Hello, DIYers!

August is an interesting time of the year… It’s still incredibly warm, and yet children are preparing to go back to school, fall sports will be starting soon, and it almost feels as though the entire world is taking a breath in anticipation for the busy, end-of-the-year rush!

Well, today, we are here to pay tribute to this unique time of year! While end-of-summer vegetables are ripening and our gardens begin to yield fresh and delicious crops, this is a fabulous time to get creative (and maybe even a little bit fancy…) in the kitchen! If you don’t have your own garden, then why not find the nearest farmers market after picking one or more of these incredible late-summer recipes?

Zucchini, Corn, and Shrimp Flatbread

This sounds terrific for a late-summer lunch!

Found Food and Wine 

Broccoli Grape Salad with Mango and Buttermilk Dressing

This would be incredible for a late summer picnic, don’t you think?!

Found Chef De Home 

Ratatouille-Stuffed Peppers with Arugula-Farro Salad

Doesn’t this look incredible?!

Found Eating Well 

Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

This is so tasty! Put together vegetables and shrimp and bake it up in the oven!

Found Well Plated 

Grilled Shrimp and Lettuces with Charred Green Goddess Dressing

Doesn’t this sound divine?!

Found Food and Wine 

Cherry Limeade Smoothie 

Give this delicious summery smoothie a try!

Found Minimalist Baker 

Chicken, Pepper & Tomato Balsamic Salad

Stop by the farmers’ market and get the ingredients for this incredible summer salad!

Found Eating Well 

Layered Grilled BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Doesn’t this look fabulous?!

Found Chef De Home 

Grilled Corn Salad With Coconut-Peanut Chaat

Don’t miss your chance to grill corn this summer!

Found Food and Wine 

Tomato Pie 

Have a bunch of extra tomatoes from your summer garden? Give this a try!

Found Tastes Better From Scratch 

Easy One-Skillet Sausage and Peppers with Rice

This is so simple, but delicious and filling!

Found Averie Cooks 

Apple Spiced Pancakes 

As summer slips into fall, try making these scrumptious pancakes!

Found Delish

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

This is one of my families favorite meals! Just make sure to give yourself some time to let the steak sit in marinade!

Found Eat Well 101 

Zucchini Corn Pasta 

Give this delicious zucchini recipe a try!

Found Our Salty Kitchen 

St. Louis–Style Cheesecake with Blueberries

Try this delicious summer cheesecake recipe!

Found Food and Wine 

Baked Apple Chips 

Give this healthy snack a try!

Found Tasty

Halloumi-and-Vegetable Skewers with Pomegranate-Tahini Sauce

This sounds so fancy and it looks incredible! Pluck some vegetables from your garden and give this a try!

Found Food and Wine 

Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein

Try this!

Found Chef De Home 

Summer Corn & Scallop Pasta

Give this delicious pasta recipe a try!

Found Eating Well 

Mai Thai 

When I think of end-of-summer cocktails, I can’t stop thinking about this!

Found Liquor 

Ratatouille Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Zucchini boats HAD to be on this list. And stuffed with ratatouille? Even better!

Found Chef De Home 

Whole-Grain Strawberry-Cherry Crisp

Summer and cherries go together perfectly! Try this sweet treat!

Found Martha Stewart 

Roasted Corn Guacamole 

Try making this for a late summer fiesta!

Found Chef De Home 

Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad

Doesn’t this look wonderful?!

Found Eating Well 

Fried Zucchini Spaghetti

This late-summer recipe is phenomenal! Give it a try!

Found Food and Wine 

Rose Sangria 

Try sipping on this at the end of summer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Found NYTimes Cooking

Easy Tomato Gazpacho

How wonderful! Try this!

Found Eating Well 

Late Summer Salad With Tomatoes, Corn & Peaches

Try this!

Found Miss Ally’s Kitchen

Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

Delicious salmon with fresh tomatoes and basil? Try this!

Found Eating Well 

Crispy Cheddar Porkchops with Baked Vegetables 

This is a perfect dinner!

Found The Recipe Critic 

Easy 15-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken

Quick, simple, and delicious!

Found Averie Cooks 

Tuscan Ravioli Soup 

This dish is much easier than it sounds, plus it’s insanely delicious!

Found Let’s Dish Recipes 

Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs

Foil packs are LIFE CHANGING when it comes to making fabulous dinners without much work!

Found Eatwell 101 

Easy One Pot Jambalaya

Amazing!

Found Averie Cooks 

Easy Turkey Sliders with Butter Sauce 

These sliders are delicious and so simple to put together in a pinch! We recommend them served with sweet potato fries and baked broccoli!

Found Sunday’s Supper Movement 

Grilled Burgers Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese

Try this! It looks great!

Found Food and Wine 

Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula

Give this a try!

Found Eating Well 

Pork Chops with Glaze

Give this a try with a side of late-summer vegetables!

Found Taste of Home 

Apple Turnovers 

Not that there is ever a BAD time to have an Apple Turnover, but right around the late-summer and early fall harvesting season is a great time to make the freshest of apple turnovers!

Found Preppy Kitchen