Guide to Seasonal Produce: Summer
Stop by your local farmers market with our essential info about the season's best fruits and veggies!
Our editors dish on what's fresh in spring and how to use it in your weekly meals. Take a look at our favorite recipes to get the most out of spring produce!
Strawberries
Did you know there are morethan 100 species of strawberries? Look for these in late spring and early summer. For the best of the season, pick strawberries that are plump, dry, and shiny. Recipe: Strawberry and Pear Galette
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Asparagus
Greenhouse-grown asparagus is available all year, but the best stalks are in season from late February until June. Look for sturdy, green stalks with tightly bunched leaves on top. Recipe: Buttermilk Asparagus Quiche
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Cherries Cherries ripen in April and usually stay abundant until July. Eat them on their own or add them to baked dishes for a yummy sweet and tart flavor. Recipe: Cherry Scone
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Mushrooms Spring mushrooms (morels, chanterelles, and porcinis) are delicious additions to many dishes. Whether you eat them raw, sauteed, fried, or baked, clean them thoroughly first by wiping with a damp paper towel or cloth to remove all dirt. Note: Morels should be soaked in lightly salted water. Recipe: Warm Eggplant and Mushroom Pasta Salad
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Onions
Whether raw, cooked, pickled, or caramelized, onions add huge flavor to any meal. To avoid crying while chopping onions, place them in the freezer 20 minutes before prep time or use a chopper. Recipe: Caramelized Onion, Ham, Feta Flatbread
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Rhubarb
Rhubarb stalks resemble celery but are pink and red. It can be eaten raw or cooked. Rhubarb is most commonly used to boost the flavors of other fruits in pies, jams, and cakes. Recipe: Rhubarb Blueberry Lemonade
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Carrots
Carrots are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Raw carrots add sweetness and crunch to salads and coleslaws, while boiled and steamed carrots can be even sweeter! Recipe: Asian Cucumber and Carrot Slaw
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Arugula Find arugula in the grocery store or at a farmers market. Give it a rinse in a colander, and add to salads, pesto, pizza, soup, or sandwiches for a zesty, fresh, and peppery bite. Recipe: Arugula and Prosciutto Pasta
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