What’s in Season: August Produce Guide. Here’s a list of what you should cook this August based on what produce is in season for fresh, delicious and healthy recipes!

A montage of august produce.

Happy August friends! I can’t believe summer is already over!! I’ve been swimming in summer produce and enjoying it insanely, but I am pretty excited for end of summer produce. I’ve been getting into a LOT of it so far – can you say peaches and plums every day?

Curious as to what produce is in season in August?

 Avocados

Top down shot of a nourish buddha bowl with a stiped dish cloth on the side.

Pictured: Nourish Buddha Bowl with Harissa Tahini Dressing

While we plot the non-existence of the avocado emoji (update: it’s coming!) they are indeed a summer staple. They are the perfect replacement in baking recipes and add such a great creaminess to bowl foods! Avocado toast is my favourite way to enjoy them.

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Blackberries

Side shot of two glasses of blackberry limeade on a table.

Pictured: 5-Ingredient Blackberry Limeade

I fell in love with the juicy tartness of blackberry this summer and keep coming back for more. This Blackberry Limeade recipe was a TOTAL stunner for us and we finished this refreshing drink in ONE day!

More Blackberries Recipes >>

Cabbage

A row of fresh spring roll on a wood board with chopsticks.

Pictured: Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce

I love how bright and beautiful cabbage is. I’ve used it raw for a crunch factor, and I’ve also sautéed it down in coconut milk.

More Cabbage Recipes >>

Cauliflower

A batch of sticky spicy sesame cauliflower wings on parchment.

Pictured: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

My obsession with cauliflower is no secret. It can be transformed in SO many ways and is coming back into season!

More Cabbage Recipes >>

Corn

Top down shot of grilled mexican street corn on a white dish.

Pictured: Grilled Mexican Street Corn

I forgot how much I loved corn! Whether grilled, boiled, or in a delicious salsa or salad, they are so absolutely delicious.

More Corn Recipes >>

Cucumbers

Easy greek panzanella salad on a long white dish.

Pictured: Easy Greek Panzanella Salad

Once upon a time, I absolutely hated cucumbers. Then I actually began to use them in beautiful ways: cucumber water, tzatziki, this salad above, other salads. I realised that cucumbers are actually pretty amazing. I now use them every week and love what they add to recipes!

More Cucumber Recipes >>

Eggplants

Side shot of cheesy quinoa stuffed eggplants on a white plate.

I usually go through 4 eggplants every WEEK. Everything from mini veggie pizzas, amazing toppings for vegan pizzas, stuffed eggplants and baba ghanoush are constantly churning out of my kitchen. Eggplants are so easy to manipulate and are such delicious veggies. You can get SO much variety out of them and shouldn’t be intimidated by them.

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Greens (Herbs, Spinach, Kale, and more)

Pouring honey apple dressing on apple, candied walnuts and blue cheese salad in a green bowl.

Pictured: Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing

I try to keep a bag of fresh greens in my fridge at all times for spur of the moment salads, pestos, and anything else. I always use fresh herbs and you will absolutely taste the difference from dried herbs. I’m thinking of growing my own herb garden next. My new favourite herb is definitely rosemary! I’ve been using it in EVERYTHING.

Mango

Close up of no bake mango coconut chia pudding in a round glass with garnish.

Pictured: No Bake Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

I love Mangoes! This deliciously sweet fruit goes well with basically everything. You can’t go wrong with mangoes.

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Peaches & Plums

Quinoa stone fruit salad on a long white plate with wood utensils on the side.

Pictured:  Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad

I’m just getting into peaches and plums (shocker!) but I’ve been putting them in and on everything lately. This Stone Fruit Salad is one you can’t miss.

More Stone Fruit Recipes >>

Radishes

A batch of fresh radishes on a wood block.

Pictured: Quick Pickled Radishes

HOW am I just getting into Radishes? Not only are they so undeniably pretty, their crunch and spice factor reminds me a lot of kohlrabi which I fell in love with two years ago. Be sure to try out all different varieties of radishes including easter egg radishes (pictured above), daikon radishes and any other kinds that you can find!

More Radishes Recipes >>

Strawberries

Top down shot of strawberry jalapeno salsa in a bowl with a chip dipped in.

Pictured: Strawberry Salsa

Strawberries are in total abundance this year. They even taste extra amazing this year! I adore them in salsa, roasted, pureed, or eaten by themselves. Strawberries are my absolute favourite fruit.

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Tomatoes

A row of bruschettas with balsamic glaze on a wood board.

Pictured: Classic Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

I would say tomatoes are my summer staple, but they are definitely one of my LIFE staples. I put tomatoes in and on every. single. thing. Whether’s its using cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce or making my own marinara sauce, tomatoes are so great to use this month because they go with everything! If you aren’t a fan of tomatoes, try using it seasoned instead of raw. It may change your perspective!

More Tomato Recipes >>

Watermelon

Two tall glasses of watermelon mojitos on a table.

Pictured: Watermelon Mojitos

There is no denying that watermelon is probably the official summer fruit. It is incredibly refreshing when used in any recipe and tastes so deliciously sweet!

More Watermelon Recipes >>

Zucchini

Overhead shot of pesto zucchini noodles in a large white bowl.

Pictured: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchinis are in full swing! I’ve been making these noodles above so much, and also grilling zucchinis as often as I can. Is it even possible to have a bad homemade zucchini recipe?!

More Zucchini Recipes >>

If you try any of these recipes, please let me know in the comment section below, or tag me on instagram with the hashtag #jessicainthekitchen. What do you plan to make this month?

P.S. I’ve completely redone my Pinterest boards to be ingredient specific so you can find more great seasonal August produce. Head over to check it out!