Rachael Ray Recipes for Summer Fruits and Veggies

It's already August! Where did the summer go? You still have some time left to make the most out of summer fruits and veggies. According to the Food Network, these are the fruits and veggies that are in season during the summer (click on the picture to see a larger version):



One of my cooking quests is to focus more on cooking using ingredients that are in season. Since I live in California, this is turning out to be a fun challenge. There are several Farmers Markets I can visit to pick up the really fresh stuff (although, I think my husband is getting tired of green beans, but they look so good every week!).

Here are a few Rachael Ray recipes that take advantage of all the great summer produce out there:

• Baked Beets
• Berry-Mi-Su
• Star Anise Blackberries with Lemon Sorbet
• Ginger-Poached Pears with Ice Cream and Blueberries
• Chili-Garlic Roasted Broccoli (my favorite broccoli recipe ever)
• Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob
• Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad
• Super Eggplant Subs
• Southern Green Beans (a holiday staple in our house)
• Sesame Green Beans (watch out, they are addictive)
• Zucchini with Mint and Parsley (scroll down for the recipe)
• White Sangria