As gardens are overflowing with an abundance of fresh vegetables, there’s no better time to incorporate them into meals. Cooking with fresh vegetables means you’re using them at their peak flavor and they’ll bring a burst of color to the plate. From salads to relish, quick sauces to ziti, and more, these fresh garden veggie recipes will help you make the most of your summer harvest.
Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad
“This stays in the refrigerator for up to two months, but never lasts that long! It’s better as it sits, and I love it as a snack.” – Linda
Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
“Wondering what to do with all your summer veggies? This casserole dish is the ticket! It was delicious.” – Kelli
Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin
“This zucchini and squash au gratin is an amazing side dish and cooks up so quickly that it won’t heat up your kitchen. For an even better taste, smoke it in the smoker!” – Bobbie
Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich
“In the summer everything is so delicious coming from the garden. Roasting veggies brings out all the wonderful natural flavors. These sandwiches are a family favorite.” – Cheryl
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
“Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is an easy elegant salad. Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze and olive oil.” – Debbie
Zucchini Cookies
“Years ago, I came up with this when I had a bumper crop of zucchini. It was a great way to get my little ones to enjoy this versatile vegetable.” – Cynthia
Zucchini Fries
“This recipe is a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables because you dip them in ranch dressing or pizza sauce. It’s healthy because it’s baked not fried. It just looks fried. Tastes great, and my family loves these zucchini fries.” – Josphine
Broccoli Filled Tomato Cups
“These beautiful little tomato cups can be served as a side dish beside a good salmon filet, a chicken breast, or a Cornish hen… whatever you like. How about a helping of wild rice with that? They can also be used as an appetizer. I make these in the summer during homegrown tomato season.” – Robyn
Sweet Cucumber Relish
“Passed on by my Aunt Carol through our family reunion cookbook. The perfect sweet relish for adding to tuna fish sandwiches, tuna macaroni salad, burgers, and hot dogs.” – Judy
Summer Vegetable Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Corn, Zucchini and Black Beans
“Summer fresh vegetable quinoa burrito bowls that are just packed with fresh vegetables and flavour.” – Kevin
Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck, Southern Style
“WARNING! WARNING! This recipe is not fat or sugar-free! Definitely not for diabetics, dieters, or the faint-hearted! This is an old Southern-style way of cooking squash. My family loves this.” – Caroline
Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni
“This is a great dish to make with any leftover zucchini or other veggies. I make this at least once every 2 weeks with a different twist.” – Vanessa
Parmesan-Crusted Summer Squash
“Something different as a side dish. I also eat them for breakfast.” – Linda
Country Garden Fritters With Chili Lemon Cream
“I married the love of my life and he dislikes most veggies so I had to get creative. This is his favorite so far.” – Lori
Summer Squash & Rice Boat
“My mom made this recipe for summer dinners when we had guests and they were amazed. The flavor was great with the rice, bacon, onion, and squash; nothing goes to waste because you eat the boat. A great meal!” – Becky
Marinated Zucchini Salad
“I created this great recipe years ago to use the extra zucchini and tomatoes from my garden. It’s quick, easy, and tasty!!” – Susan
Tomato Pie
“It’s that time of year. Fresh tomatoes from the farmers market or, if you’re lucky, from your own garden. The first time I heard about this pie, it sounded very strange. It was really good, though. Of course, I added some bacon, garlic and mozzarella cheese. I found another recipe for this but didn’t care for it as much. However, I did steal the croutons idea from that one and changed to flavored instead of plain. It’s awesome. Extremely flavorful and gets requested for every picnic we go to. WAIT A MINUTE!!!!! Do you think that’s why I get invited? Enjoy!” – Linda
Quick Burst Tomato Sauce and Pasta
“Simple and flavorful, this quick burst tomato sauce tastes like summer. It’s full of sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.” – Kitchen Crew