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31 Recipes to Make in August

August 01, 2020
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August is here and to celebrate the long summer days, we've gathered 31 delicious recipes, one for each day. Whether it's a fun cocktail (or mocktail), a quick side dish or a gorgeous dessert, these recipes are perfect for late summer. These recipes feature seasonal produce like basil, corn, watermelon, tomatoes and zucchini for fresh flavors all month long. Recipes like Rainbow Veggie Pizza and Watermelon with Mint Gremolata are bright, flavorful and healthy.

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Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad

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This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Rainbow Veggie Pizza

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Add more veggies to your pizza night with this colorful rainbow pizza! This vibrant pie is a fun way to add a little bit more excitement to dinnertime. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Spicy Tomato Vodka Soda

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Kate E. Richards, author of Drinking with Chickens, gave EatingWell a spicy cocktail recipe for you to mix up that she says is equally good for happy hour or brunch--fowl or no fowl. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Dill-Pickle Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

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If you're a fan of pickles, this easy pasta salad will easily become your go-to. If you want to give it some extra kick, an additional teaspoon or two of hot sauce will do the trick. Pair it with anything hot off the grill or pack it up for a picnic. It can also easily translate from a side dish to an entree by adding a can of flaked tuna or shredded chicken. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Fresh Fig Tart

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This fresh fig tart looks stunning, and it's super-simple to make. Sweet fresh figs pair naturally with almond, but if fresh figs are scarce, topping with other fresh, in-season fruit like peaches or strawberries will work well too. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2020

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

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This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It's hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Lobster Roll Dip

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This quick and easy summer appetizer turns all the simple flavors of a lobster roll into a warm and bubbling dip that's perfect for slathering on slices of baguette or fresh veggies. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Honeybee Gin & Tea Cocktail

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This easy yet sophisticated drink combines tea, honey and gin for an herbaceous cocktail that gin lovers will, well, love. For this "G & Tea" we use Earl Grey tea, which adds an extra floral kick to this tasty cocktail, but really any type of tea would work nicely here. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2020

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Easy Roasted Corn Salsa

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Serve this salsa as a dip for chips or as a relish to accompany grilled pork tenderloin or chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1996

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Pink-Lemonade Meringue Pie

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If you like pink lemonade, you'll love this summertime pie! The meringue is light and fluffy, and the filling is reminiscent of classic lemon meringue pie filling. The tanginess of the lemon helps cut through the sweetness, which makes the pie even more refreshing. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a light, summer dessert. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Watermelon with Mint Gremolata

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This flavor-boosting combo of mint and lime, inspired by the traditional Italian herb-and-garlic gremolata recipe, livens up juicy watermelon. Put a platter out at your next cookout and watch it disappear in an instant. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Baked Garlic-Lemon Summer Squash Curly Fries

<p>Curly fries get a makeover by using summer squash in place of potatoes. Summer squash "noodles" are tossed in a panko mixture spiked with lemon, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese and baked until crispy. If you can't find summer squash noodles, make your own using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020</p>
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Curly fries get a makeover by using summer squash in place of potatoes. Summer squash "noodles" are tossed in a panko mixture spiked with lemon, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese and baked until crispy. If you can't find summer squash noodles, make your own using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Easy Garden Focaccia

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Fresh herbs, tomatoes and colorful mini sweet peppers decorate homemade focaccia in this easy and adorable bread-making project that's perfect for the whole family. This easy no-knead focaccia recipe is adapted from No-Knead Focaccia with Peaches & Prosciutto by Alanna Lipson (see Associated Recipes). Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Salted Coconut-Caramel Energy Balls

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A blend of dates, sunflower seed butter, salt and vanilla make these bites surprisingly reminiscent of salted caramel--both in taste and texture. Unlike our ultra-easy mix-and-match basic energy ball recipe, you'll need a blender to make a paste for the base of these balls, but the extra effort is oh-so-worth it for the sweet and satisfying result. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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This cheesy eggplant casserole has a light custard with deliciously tender and flavorful summer vegetables and fresh herbs. The cheese makes this easy dish creamy and decadent. Enjoy it for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Lemon Zucchini Bread

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This super-moist zucchini bread is a great way to use up homegrown summer zucchini! Full of bright lemon flavor, it makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. It's just sweet enough to satisfy a craving without giving you a sugar crash. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Peanut Sauce

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Yes, you should grill sweet potatoes. And definitely serve these curried potato wedges with this coconut and peanut butter dip spiked with chili-garlic sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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20-Minute Creamy Italian Chicken Skillet

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Chicken cutlets cook quickly and are highlighted with a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. Serve it with whole-wheat pasta or rice to make it a meal. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Watermelon Mint Mocktail

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Nothing says summer like this refreshing watermelon mint mocktail! It's light, crisp and made with only a few simple ingredients. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Tomato Tart with Burrata

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A touch of cornmeal adds texture and nutty flavor to buttery pastry dough in this tomato tart recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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S'mores Energy Balls

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These two-bite, protein-packed snacks have all the flavors of a campfire favorite rolled right in. Mini chocolate chips and graham cracker pieces are blended into the base mixture, while a mini marshmallow is tucked into the center. Even better, they're no-bake and you can make a big batch in about 30 minutes. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Watermelon Caprese Salad

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This refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad replaces tomatoes with sweet, juicy watermelon. Basil and balsamic vinegar push this easy summer salad to the savory side, but if you want some sweeter notes, opt for balsamic glaze. An optional drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil at the end helps marry the flavors. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Chicken Cutlets with Artichokes & Lemon-Dill Sauce

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You won't want to let a drop of this creamy lemon sauce go to waste. Serve with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes to soak it all up. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2020

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Margarita Mocktail

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This refreshing mocktail perfectly combines the cool taste of cucumbers with the delicious tart flavor of fresh limes. It's lightly sweetened with agave and it's alcohol-free! Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Simple Roasted Zucchini & Squash

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This simple roasted zucchini and squash recipe is perfect for when you have extra squash on hand. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted chicken or steak. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Low-Carb Eggplant Pizzas

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These eggplant pizzas have all the classic flavors of a real pizza without all the carbs. Opt for spicy Italian sausage if you like the heat! Serve these mini pizzas with a green salad on the side to complete the meal. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Honey-Glazed Onions

<p>Onions lose their bite and transform into a mellow, tender veggie when they're baked in the oven with a sweet and tangy sauce. Keeping the root end of the onions intact keeps them together while they cook. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted pork, chicken or steak. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020</p>
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Onions lose their bite and transform into a mellow, tender veggie when they're baked in the oven with a sweet and tangy sauce. Keeping the root end of the onions intact keeps them together while they cook. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted pork, chicken or steak. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Spicy Thai Melon Salad

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Turn this savory Thai salad into an easy weeknight dinner by doubling the dressing and tossing it with cooked shrimp and chilled rice noodles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Cheesy Zucchini Quiche

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This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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S'mores Pie

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This pie has everything you love about the classic bonfire treat--a graham cracker crust, smooth milk chocolate filling and a pillowy, toasty meringue that evokes all the feels of marshmallows--without getting smoke in your eyes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Fries

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The cheesy flavor and crispy crust on these eggplant "fries" is just like fried eggplant Parmesan, but with a fraction of the oil. They're the perfect appetizer for Italian night! Dip these crispy fries into a big hot bowl of your favorite marinara. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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