September is when summer season and fall produce collide on the farmers’ market. It’s the most effective of each worlds, which is why this checklist is a protracted one. I suggest that we make good use of all of the tomatoes, corn and peaches whereas we nonetheless can.
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and we’re additionally celebrating our daughter Grace’s second birthday! We’re ordering pizza and serving it with Erin’s Peach & Avocado Green Salad, Mediterranean Bean Salad, Blueberry Cake and a strawberry cake identical to it (requested by the birthday lady), plus Peach Crisp with peaches from our neighbor.
For extra Labor Day recipes, check this roundup! You’ll additionally discover a great deal of seasonal recipes beneath.
Apples
Crispy Apple & Kohlrabi Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan
“I made this salad final evening forward of time, and added the toasted seeds and cheese (gruyere) at serving time. It’s so scrumptious! I additionally traded the tarragon for mint. I’ll use this recipe each time I get kohlrabi in my CSA field. Thanks!” – Erin
Berries! Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Strawberries
Summertime Fruit Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan
“This fruit salad is superb! Undoubtedly the spotlight of my brunch, cherished by all. Used basil, not mint. Spectacular flavors!” – Liz
More blueberry recipes » (additionally blackberries, raspberries and strawberries)
Broccoli
Spinach Pasta with Roasted Broccoli & Bell Pepper
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“I made this final evening. Adopted the directions exactly. Divine. I feel it’s value taking the time to roast the veggies. It’s getting in my “make once more…and once more” file.” – Laureen
Cabbage
Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“SO GOOD! I made these tonight for dinner. Everybody (husband, 2 teenage women and me!) cherished them. It took a bit to assemble each, however my youngest daughter made the peanut sauce whereas I assembled and it labored out.” – Michelle
Carrots
Healthy Carrot Muffins
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“I made this recipe as directed they usually got here out extremely scrumptious. I’ll undoubtedly preserve the recipe and add it to the repertoire! Thanks!” – Maryel
Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
Gluten free and simply vegan
“These tacos are perfection. I made the recipe for the primary time for a cocktail party (taco bar, vegan possibility (utilizing vegan mayo)) and it was a smashing success. It’s all the time dangerous to make a brand new recipe to feed company, however the rave evaluations have been spot on. These are going into my weeknight rotation. Thanks!” – Rachel
Corn
Garden-Fresh Corn Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan
“Oh my gosh I really like this salad. I by no means overview something however it’s simply so good! The style of summer season in all of its uncooked herby goodness.” – Tess
Cucumber
Greek Wedge Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan
“I made this final evening and it was SO good- cherished the dressing particularly. I skipped the shallot and marinating half as a result of I used to be quick on time and it was tremendous with out. Used recent tomatoes and cucumber from my deck pots. You give The Mixx a run for his or her cash. Undoubtedly can be making once more :)” – Emily
Eggplant
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Orzo Pasta
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“I made the vegan model of this recipe the day you posted it. I didn’t have orzo so I used small penne. It was scrumptious! I can be roasting eggplant once more! And the roasted tomatoes have been additionally superb–roasting enhances their taste. The lemony dressing is excellent and compliments all the tastes within the dish. We have been mmmm-ing and wow–ing as we ate. Thanks! I do know I’ll make this time and again.” – Julie
Fennel
Autumn Kale Salad with Fennel and Honeycrisp
Gluten free
“Undecided why I waited so lengthy to do this one – simply distinctive. Made it for a supper membership final evening and it was such a success. The fennel is such an ideal contact – can’t wait to make use of it extra typically. Fortunately, I’ve sufficient components to proceed whipping this up all through the week. Can kale salads please be your largest chapter within the upcoming ebook? My absolute favorite!” – Emily
Grapes
Roasted Grape Crostini with Brie and Fresh Thyme
Simply vegetarian
I want you to strive these crostini and let me understand how you want them!
That’s my solely recipe with grapes to date. Extra to return.
Inexperienced Beans
Blackened Green Bean and Quinoa Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan
“This may really be my favorite grain salad ever. The mixture of textures is phenomenal– undoubtedly don’t skip the toasted almonds! It’s a bit bit concerned however in the event you multitask it comes collectively pretty shortly. I’ve made it a number of occasions now and will certainly proceed to take action so long as I can get recent candy corn!” – Elinor
That’s my solely inexperienced bean recipe! Here are some great green bean recipes at Love and Lemons »
Greens
Greek Lentil Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“I made the Lentil salad tonight for my husband and I and we each cherished it. I used inexperienced lentils because the black weren’t accessible. The dressing was nice – I’d use that once more in quite a lot of issues. My children sampled it too (ages 10 and 9) and declared they’d convey it to high school of their lunches. General a success with my household.” – Lisa
Herbs
Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Gluten free and simply vegan
This recipe is model new. Please make it and report again!
More basil recipes » (additionally cilantro and dill)
Kale
Kale Pecan Pesto
Gluten free and simply vegan
“You’re in all probability bored with listening to this, however OMG, this recipe is sooo good. I’m not a fan of most pestos, however that is recent, herby, and wealthy. I’d eat this straight out of the meals processor bowl even when I didn’t have a spoon! Thanks for yet one more excellent recipe.” – Patricia
Melons
Arugula & Watermelon Salad
Gluten free
“I added pine nuts and pickled onion…..yum yum. Didn’t want the dressing. Love your web site as I’m attempting to scrub up my consuming however love meals so it has to style nice! Your recipes match the invoice!” – Karen
More watermelon recipes » (additionally cantaloupe and these honeydew margaritas)
Peaches
Simple Peach, Basil and Ricotta Flatbread
Vegetarian and scrumptious
“Kate, I really like this recipe! It’s such a very good, fast, summery dinner. I popped it within the oven after a late evening at work final week (after I was ravenous!) and the timer went off simply after I had became some comfortable garments.
Everybody: in the event you’re having a “sweets” craving, attempting drizzling a bit honey over your entire assembled dish. NOM.” – Jennifer
Pears
Pear, Raspberry and Goat Cheese Crostini
Simply vegetarian
“This morning I used to be frantically working across the kitchen in determined seek for a wholesome lunch to pack. So that you saved me! It took me 4 minutes to prep all of this and take it to-go. Now I’m sitting quietly at my desk ready for lunch time. Is it right here but?” – Sylvia
Peppers
Vegetable Paella
Gluten free and vegan
“Wow – This dish is superb! The smoky rice and colourful veggies make this recipe pop each in taste and aesthetically. My first time making Paella and it got here collectively simply. I used to be even profitable with the socarrat. Thanks for an additional scrumptious recipe :-)” – Dani
More bell pepper recipes » (additionally jalapeños)
Plums
Plum Crisp
Gluten-free and simply vegan (see notes)
“I made this as a dessert for a girls group dinner and everybody LOVED it! Thanks.” – Daniela
Pumpkin
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“I simply made these and I can’t consider how superb they turned out! Till now most of my wholesome baking attemps have been roughly a failure.. These little guys nevertheless are tremendous fluffy, not too candy and the warming spices are good for wet days. Thanks, I like it!
I’m excited to check out your zucchini bread which is gonna ne subsequent :)” – Janina
Potatoes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Gluten-free and vegan
“I made these precisely by the recipe they usually turned out nice. I used a heavy bottomed glass to smash them and it was straightforward. I sprinkled with recent rosemary and thyme they usually have been mmm.” – Becky
Radishes
Fresh Herbed Avocado Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“I made this tonight and it was so scrumptious! The flavors have been simply the correct mix. Undoubtedly including it as a daily dish I make. Thanks!” – Nicole
Summer time Squash
Best Vegetable Lasagna
Simply gluten free and simply vegan (see notes)
“Hello Kate, Thanks for all of your great recipes. That is certainly one of my favorites, and make it in all probability means too typically, not that anybody complains. I all the time used Ricotta till this recipe and actually just like the cottage cheese as a substitute. More healthy and it actually does add taste. That is my go to web site each time I want a recipe” – Jennifer
More zucchini recipes » (additionally yellow squash)
Tomatoes
Heirloom Caprese Salad
Gluten free
“I made this scrumptious and delightful salad. I often make little towers with the tomatoes, cheese and basil however this was so significantly better and the flavors married higher. Utilizing the heirloom tomatoes was an exquisite new factor and added extra taste and naturally the presentation was nearly too fairly to eat! Thank for a brand new twist on an outdated favourite.” – Gayle
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