Hey, it's June already! Do you know what fresh produce is in season now? What favorite fruits and vegetables are in season during the month of June?
Want to see all the yummy recipes you can make with them? Check them out below!
June is the beginning of summer and there are so many delicious fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from this month.
I've included some of my favorite summer recipes using summer produce.
The hot Florida summers and heavy rains we experience from June to September during our rainy season are rough on fruit and vegetable plants.
During the hot summer months, you will notice many tropical fruits are in season, like carambola, mango, papaya, passionfruit, and lychee.
Tropical fruits taste amazing and can be used in many recipes.
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What's In Season Now
This month I'm sharing recipes to use up all your favorite summer produce. Scroll down and pick a fruit or vegetable to find an easy and delicious recipe to make with it.
Asparagus
Fresh asparagus is so good. It is one of my favorite vegetables.
Crock Pot Asparagus Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Asparagus Chicken Recipe is a great summer crock pot recipe that takes advantage of using summer fresh asparagus and boneless chicken breasts.
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Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are the ideal summer side dish recipe to serve at a barbecue or picnic. The perfect pasta salad takes advantage of in-season ingredients like fresh asparagus and vine-ripened summer tomatoes.
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Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup
Take advantage of the summer asparagus season and make this easy Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.
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Garlic Pasta with Asparagus
Garlic seasoned angel hair pasta with fresh asparagus is a light and fresh summer meal.
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Asparagus Bundles
Fresh asparagus bundles wrapped in smoky bacon drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper is an easy asparagus side dish recipe to make.
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Sautéed Asparagus and Tomatoes with Bacon
Fresh Asparagus and tomatoes are sautéed with bacon for this easy summer side dish recipe. A delicious way to prepare fresh asparagus when the garden or farmers market is bursting with this favorite summer vegetable. Ready to serve in 15 minutes.
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Avocados
Everyone love avocados these days and they are so healthy. A sliced ripe avocado can be served with just about anything.
Grilled Avocado and Mango Salsa
Grilled Avocado and Mango Salsa is the perfect way to bring together two of my favorite summer fruits; avocados and mangoes. Grilled fruits taste amazing as the high heat of the grill does amazing things to the natural fruit sugars.
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Authentic Homemade Guacamole Recipe
You’ll be enjoying this recipe for Authentic Homemade Guacamole in just a few minutes. It’s easy and quick to make and tastes great with chips or on top of a burger. Make some for your next family party.
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Tuna Avocado Wraps
Healthy protein packed Tuna Avocado Wraps recipe is light and healthy. These Healthy Low Carb Tuna Avocado Wraps are packed with healthy ingredients like chunky albacore tuna, fresh avocado, tomato, cucumber and green onions.
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Tuna Avocado Lettuce Wraps
In my quest to eat healthier I decided to make myself some Tuna Avocado Lettuce Wraps as a healthier lunch option.Â
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
Easy and Delicious Healthy Breakfast Smoothies are featured this week as our host favorites for Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #118.
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Bell Peppers
Bell peppers add flavor to many recipes.
Crock Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers
Easy and simple Crock Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe is a great ground beef crock pot recipe for the family. I've included my tips to making perfectly cooked white rice that never turns out mushy!
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Instant Pot Brats and Peppers Recipe
Only 20 minutes to make Instant Pot Brats and Peppers, Pressure cooked Brats and Peppers are moist and tender. Pressure cooking Brats are the best way to make a bratwurst with peppers that is delicious.
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How To Freeze Sweet Bell Peppers
Freezing fresh vegetables when you buy them on sale is a great way to save money. Freeze sliced bell peppers in individual serving sizes so you always have fresh peppers on hand.
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Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper SoupAll the flavors of stuffed bell peppers in a soup bowl. Stuffed Pepper Soup is easy to make in the Instant Pot. Turns out perfect every time.Â
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Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
These Southwestern Stuffed Peppers  are flavored with taco seasoning. If you were never that impressed with the flavor of stuffed peppers you need to try this recipe. Add in some fresh Florida tomatoes, sweet corn and black beans and you have a perfect meal that cooks in one skillet and is on the table in less than 40 minutes.
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Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Tender and delicious Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe done in less than 30 minutes. Italian Sausage and sweet bell peppers and onions can be served as Sausage and Pepper subs, served over cooked pasta or white rice. A perfect dinner recipe any day of the week. Also a great game day recipe while watching the game.
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Instant Pot Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup
Instant Pot Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup is made with leftover turkey and 15 bean soup mix.
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Crock Pot Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya
Crock Pot Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya recipe is made with Cajun Style Andouille Sausage, large shrimp and fresh ingredients and spices that give it that spicy Cajun flavor you love. Serve this slow cooker Jambalaya over white rice with crusty bread so you can sop up the spicy gravy.
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Blackberries
Blackberries are sweet little jewels that are only available during the summer. Make them last the entire year by making blackberry jam!
Blackberry Iced Tea
Are you watching your sugar intake but still want to be able to enjoy a refreshing glass of fruity iced tea this summer? Blackberry Iced Tea can be made low sugar.
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Blackberry and Lemon Basil Gelato
The sweet taste of summer comes alive in this Blackberry and Lemon Basil Gelato. Use fresh blackberries and lemon basil grown in your garden to make this wonderful and delightful custom flavor homemade gelato recipe.
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Pineapple Sage Blackberry Mimosa Recipe
Pineapple Sage Blackberry Mimosa Recipe is a sweet and delicious pineapple sage cocktail recipe with a tropical flavor twist.
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Blackberry Jam Recipe
Homemade Blackberry Jam recipe spread on a freshly baked biscuit is perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast.
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Blackberry Limeade
Blackberry Limeade is a refreshing summer drink made with homemade blackberry syrup and fresh squeezed limes. Serve it at a barbecue or poolside.
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Blueberries
Fresh blueberries can be bought all year long but the biggest and sweetest blueberries only come around during the spring and summer.
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops
The sweet and tangy flavor of homemade Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops will have the kids jumping for joy. Pack your favorite ice pop mold with fresh blueberries and thinly sliced lemon, pour the lemonade in and freeze. Cool the kids off with homemade Ice Pops this summer.
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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Pie
This no-bake cheesecake is made with two layers of cheesecake filling topped with homemade blueberry sauce. A perfect for summer dessert using fresh blueberries that won't heat up the house. The cheesecake filling is easy to make and doesn't need to be baked.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Ice Cream made with fresh blueberries and churned into an amazing cheesecake homemade ice cream. This creamy blueberry ice cream is the perfect summer treat!
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Blueberry Mojito
Serve this refreshing Blueberry Mojito in the summer, to celebrate National Mojito Day or Cinco de Mayo. A fresh blueberry cocktail is delicious served in the heat of the summer.
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Buttermilk Pancakes with Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Fluffy homemade Buttermilk Pancakes drizzled with homemade Blueberry Syrup is a delicious breakfast or brunch recipe you can make any time. Homemade pancakes with homemade syrup only take about 30 minutes to make.
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Blueberry Pepper Jam Recipe
Blueberry Pepper Jam Recipe made in the Ball Jam Maker.
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Carambola
Carambola is an odd-looking tropical fruit. Because of its star shape when you slice it the tropical fruit is also known as star fruit.
How To Freeze Carambola Juice
How to freeze carambola juice so you can enjoy this sweet and tart tropical fruit juice long after star fruit season has ended. Use the frozen juice to make tropical-inspired drinks any time of the year.
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Carambola Iced Tea Cooler Recipe
Carambola Iced Tea Cooler is a refreshing tropical iced tea recipe made with fresh carambola juice. This tropical flavored iced tea recipe is a great way to use fresh star fruit.Â
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Carambola and Strawberry Jam
Tropical Carambola fruit is widely known as starfruit and makes a great Carambola and Strawberry Jam. If you live in the south or have a carambola tree dropping fruit all over the place make jam with the ripened carambolas. Homemade carambola jam is a delicious tropical jam with an unique flavor.
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All the kids love the sweet and tart flavor of star fruit and it makes a great Carambola and Strawberry jam recipe for canners who live in an area where star fruits are dropping off the trees.
Or make this refreshing Star Fruit Iced Tea to help you cool off!
Carrots
Garden fresh carrots are so sweet. Pick them from the garden or buy them at the store. Use them in soups and stews or munch on them as a snack.
Crock Pot Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
Crock Pot Glazed Carrots made with a brown sugar and cinnamon glaze. This carrot side dish recipe is a great side dish recipe for the upcoming for the holidays.
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Classic Beef Stew
Classic Beef Stew cooked in a Terra Cotta Cazuela casserole dish or Dutch Oven with tender fall apart beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, garlic and herbs in a rich and savory gravy.
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup is made with boneless chicken breasts, fresh carrots, fresh cauliflower, fresh broccoli florets and a healthy dose of fresh baby spinach leaves. This Instant Pot creamy chicken soup recipe is delicious, low carb and great for meal planning. Leftovers can be put into freezer safe containers and warmed up for lunch or dinner another day. Done is about 30 minutes.
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Crock Pot Pot Roast
This Crock Pot Pot Roast recipe is one of my family favorites. The best way to get the family together around the dinner table is to serve a delicious meal like Crock Pot Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots.
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Instant Pot Cauliflower Broccoli Soup
Instant Pot Cauliflower Broccoli Soup recipe is delicious and easy to make. Takes less than 30 minutes to pressure cook. This rich and creamy cauliflower and broccoli soup recipe is packed full of fresh cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. Makes a great freezer meal when you freeze individual soup servings in freezer containers.
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Cherries
Sweet cherries are so good to snack on but they also make some of the best summer recipes.
How To Dehydrate Cherries
How to dehydrate whole cherries in a food dehydrator. This very easy and uncomplicated way to preserve fresh cherries will have you enjoying dried cherries for a snack or to use in other recipes all year long. Dried cherries can be reconstituted and used to make your favorite fresh cherry recipes like cakes and pies.
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Sweet Cherry Mojito
Sip on an ice cold Cherry Mojito made with sweet cherry syrup, rum, mint, and lime. A sweet and refreshing summer cocktail.
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Sweet Cherry Preserves
This homemade old fashioned Sweet Cherry Preserves is made with no pectin in small batches. Homemade Sweet Cherry Preserves is so easy to make. If you are looking for an easy summer canning recipe to try this sweet cherry preserves recipe is just the one.
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Cherry Iced Tea
Sweet Cherries are in season during June and July. Take advantage of those plump and ripe cherries and make this Sweet Cherry Iced Tea recipe for your next barbecue or it is a great kid friendly drink for a 4th of July celebration.
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Cherry Habanero Jam Recipe
Sweet Cherry Habanero Jam is a sweet and spicy easy way to preserve fresh cherries. You can adjust how hot the pepper jam recipe is very easily.
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Corn
Sweet Corn: Florida Sweet Corn is really the best sweet corn you will ever buy.
Next time you barbecue and have some leftover grilled corn on the cob cut the kernels off and make a corn casserole or freeze the corn to add to soups.
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob recipe makes cooking corn on the cob so easy. Sweet and tender corn on the cob cooks to perfection in the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
How to wrap and grill fresh corn on the cob on the grill.
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Grilled Corn Casserole Recipe
Grilled Corn Casserole is a perfect summer barbecue side dish made with sweet corn. When the sweet corn is in season make this easy corn casserole recipe. This creamy cheesy corn casserole is perfect served with chicken, beef or fish.
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Corn Fiesta Salad
Corn Fiesta Salad - also known as Cowboy Caviar is the perfect side dish for summer BBQs and picnics with family and friends.
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Cucumber
Cucumbers are great in a salad but there are many ways to enjoy this vegetable.
Cucumber Dill Dip
Cucumber Dill Dip is an easy dip to make and goes great with vegetables, or chips. Use crisp ripe cucumbers and fresh dill from the garden. Summer dip recipes are easy to make. This dip only takes 10 minutes to make.
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Kiwi Cucumber Smoothie Recipe
Kiwi Cucumber Smoothie recipe is a green smoothie you will love! It is packed full of healthy fruit and veggies that will help you start the morning off with a good dose of vitamins and minerals.
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Cucumber Ranch Turkey Wraps
Cucumber Ranch Turkey Wraps are easy lunch ideas. Wraps are also great for party appetizers, cutting them into pinwheels and serving them on a buffet style table.
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How to Make Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles
If you want a quick homemade pickle recipe this Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles recipe is it. You can be enjoying the crisp and garlicky flavor of homemade pickles in just a few hours. Make a large batch or a small batch with this easy quick pickle recipe.
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How To Make Kosher Dill Barrel Pickles
Do you miss the flavor of those old-fashioned barrel pickles you enjoyed as a kid? I'm going to show you How To Make Kosher Dill Barrel Pickles at home. Making old-fashioned homemade Deli Style Kosher Dill Pickles is easy, tasty and an awesome way to learn how to preserve your own food.
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Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is an exotic tropical fruit you must try at least once!
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Healthy super food Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl is great to get your energy flowing first thing in the morning. If you'd like to start the day with a healthy kick of powerful healthy ingredients enjoy one today.
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Eggplant
Grilled Eggplant is delicious on a grilled vegetable sandwich or served as a side dish.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, and red onions are piled high on a roll for the perfect summer recipe. Make a grilled vegetable sandwich with a combination of your favorite summer vegetables.
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Healthy Baked Crispy Eggplant
Crispy Eggplant Slices - Perfect all by themselves or dipped in homemade tomato sauce. This oven fried eggplant is delicious.
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The Secret to Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
The secret to Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is using baked, not fried eggplant slices, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a delicious meal.
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Lemons
Lemon are available all year long. But what would summer be without an ice cold pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade?
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops
The sweet and tangy flavor of homemade Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops will have the kids jumping for joy. Pack your favorite ice pop mold with fresh blueberries and thinly sliced lemon, pour the lemonade in and freeze. Cool the kids off with homemade Ice Pops this summer.
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Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Watermelon Lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink for your 4th of July or Memorial Day weekend celebration or any back yard BBQ's you might be throwing before the cool Fall weather comes your way.
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Lemon Alfredo Sauce
Lemon Alfredo Sauce: Lemon Alfredo Sauce is a creamy homemade alfredo sauce you can make for lunch or dinner. The refreshing flavor of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest is delicious served over cooked fettuccine or linguine pasta. You can easily make restaurant-style Lemon Alfredo Fettucine following my easy step by step instructions. Only 30 minutes to make this delicious lemon pasta meal.
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Strawberry Lemonade
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is a delicious lemonade made with real lemon juice and strawberry juice you make in a blender. Serve it at a bbq, picnic or family gathering. A sweet and refreshing summer drink.
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Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
Homemade Lemon Curd is easy to make and tastes divine on a muffin or scone. This easy lemon curd recipe is made a mixer and a sauce pan. No double broiler needed to make it. You will impress the family or guests when you serve it with muffins at breakfast.
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Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
Sip on this fun and festive Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita for Cinco de Mayo or whenever you'd like to serve a special cocktail recipe for a girls night in.
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Frozen Fruit Punch Cups
Frozen Fruit Punch Cups are a fun frozen treat full of fruit and a lemon-lime flavored punch. These individual frozen treats are perfect for a party or backyard barbecue. 4th of July or Memorial Day these will be a refreshing treat for the kids.
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Homemade Limoncello
The sweet and mellow flavor of Meyer Lemons is perfect for homemade Limoncello.
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Summer Fruity Sangria
Enjoy an ice cold glass of Fruity Sangria this summer! Thre is no better way to sit back, relax and cool of with a glass of fruity sangria made with red wine and fresh lemons, limes and berries.
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Mango
One of my favorites ways to eat a fresh mango is to make a bowl of fresh Mango Peach Salsa. Or Make a Mango Key Lime Pie.
How To Freeze Mango
Stretch mango season for months by freezing cubed mango. Frozen mango can be used for most of your favorite mango recipe. You can make seasonal fruit like mango last much longer by freezing it to use later.
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Mango Peach Salsa
Mango Peach Salsa is a perfect summer chip and dip appetizer served with tortilla chips. Or serve it with grilled chicken or fish. Favorite Mexican appetizer recipe.
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Mango Key Lime Pie Recipe
Frozen no bake Mango Key Lime Pie is the perfect tropical summer dessert recipe using fresh mango during mango season and tart key lime juice. The filling is rich and creamy.
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Melons
Honey dew, cantaloupe and watermelon are perfect for a quick summer breakfast, snack or refreshing drinks.
Nothing cools a bunch of sweaty kids off faster than a thick slice of ice-cold watermelon. Have you ever made an icy pitcher of Watermelon Thyme Lemonade?
Watermelon Granita Recipe
Sweet icy cold Watermelon Granita will help keep you cool as the summer temps rise.
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Honeydew Melon Aqua Fresca
Honeydew Melon Aqua Fresca is a lightly sweetened summer beverage perfect for your next backyard barbecue or Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Watermelon Thyme Lemonade Recipe
Homemade Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe using freshly squeezed lemons, fresh watermelon juice, and thyme simple syrup is a unique fruit-infused lemonade recipe that will refresh your guests. This herbal lemonade recipe is perfect during the summer.
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Watermelon Salsa
Take advantage of the sweet ripe watermelons and make this Watermelon Salsa recipe that is perfect served at your next bbq. Fruit salsas are a refreshing snack on a hot summer day.
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Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Watermelon Lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink for your 4th of July or Memorial Day weekend celebration or any back yard BBQ's you might be throwing before the cool Fall weather comes your way.
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How to Make Watermelon Aqua Fresca
The kids will love this Watermelon Aqua Fresca. Serve it at your next Summer backyard barbecue, pool party or play date. Watermelon beverages are a great way to cool off during the hot summer months.
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Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms are available all year long. But they don't last very long. Use a food dehydrator to dry them and you will always have mushrooms on hand.
How To Dehydrate Mushrooms
How to dehydrate fresh mushrooms for long term storage is an easy way to preserve mushroom so you can enjoy fresh mushroom recipes anytime you want. Dehydrated mushrooms will last a year or longer when stored in an airtight container.
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Marsala Cooking Wine adds so much flavor to the chicken and mushrooms as they slow cook to perfection. Make it in a slow cooker to baked in the oven.
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Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Mushroom Soup recipe is packed full of flavors from the chicken, wild rice, fresh baby Portabella mushrooms and fresh herbs. This easy Instant Pot soup recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Cauliflower, Leek and Mushroom Casserole Recipe
Cauliflower, Leek and Mushroom Casserole Recipe has a surprising little kick to it. This vegetable casserole is packed full of flavor from fresh cauliflower, mushroom's and fresh leeks.
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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
There is something about a creamy beef recipe served over noodles that screams comfort food. Beef Stroganoff is a meal most of us probably grew up eating as a child.
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Oranges
Oranges: If you love homemade Lemon Curd you are going to love making homemade Orange Curd even more.
How To Dehydrate Orange Slices
How To Dehydrate Orange Slices in a food dehydrator to use as decorations or garnishes. I made dried orange and cinnamon stick decorations to hang off holiday bags and jars filled with Christmas Granola. Or to garnish cocktails.
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White Mascato Sangria
White Mascato Sangria is made with sweet white Moscato wine, pears, oranges, kiwi, mango and strawberries. It is perfectly sweet and refreshing. A white wine Sangria recipe that can be enjoyed any time.
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How to Make Orange Curd
Makes 1- ½ pints. You can double this recipe with no problem if you need to. Orange Curd can be eaten on a biscuit as you would jam.
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Peach Orange Marmalade Recipe
Homemade Peach Orange Marmalade is delicious spread over a toasted English muffin with cream cheese makes a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast, Made with fresh peaches and navel oranges.
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Calamondin Orange Marmalade
The little gems of calamondin oranges make a perfect marmalade. If you are lucky enough to have a calamondin tree growing near by or buy one for your backyard this is a perfect recipe. Calamondin Marmalade makes a wonderful Christmas gift.
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Peach Orange Marmalade Recipe
Homemade Peach Orange Marmalade is delicious spread over a toasted English muffin with cream cheese makes a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast, Made with fresh peaches and navel oranges.
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Citrus Marmalade Recipe
Citrus Marmalade recipe made with winter grapefruit and oranges. Homemade marmalade is perfect on scones or toast.
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Peaches
Biting into a sweet ripe peach is one of the pure pleasures of summer.
Peach Rosemary Jam
Peach Rosemary Jam is a savory jam recipe that is perfect served with meat or on a cheese platter. It tastes glorious with cream cheese and crackers.
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Peach Preserves
Homemade Peach Preserves are one of the best homemade jam recipes you can make. Peach preserves are perfect at breakfast on toast or biscuits.
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Peach Smoothie
Make this creamy smoothie with fresh peaches for a quick summer breakfast or snack option.
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Peach Iced Tea
Enjoy the fresh taste of summer peaches with a glass of fruity Peach Iced Tea recipe. This refreshing beverage is perfect to served at the next barbeque or family get together.
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Peach Pie Filling
Easy Homemade Peach Pie Filling is a very easy canning recipe to make with with ClearJel. When the peaches are in season make a batch and have peach pie filling on hand all year long.
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Old Fashioned Jam Bars
Old Fashioned Jam Bars are made of three layers. A almond flavored crust with peach filling topped with a tender cake like topping.
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Summer Sweet Peach Jam
Take advantage of the sweet plump fresh peaches of summer. This Summer Sweet Peach Jam recipe is an easy jam recipe to make made with summer fresh peaches.
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Papaya
Papaya is so good in smoothies. You can see here how I like to freeze Papaya so I can use it in my fruit smoothies.
How To Freeze Fresh Papaya
How to Freeze Fresh Papaya in portions to use in smoothies or other papaya recipes.
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Pineapple
Pineapple can also be bought all year long. But you will find this tropical fruit to be the sweetest during the summer months.
Dehydrated Pineapple
How To Make Dehydrated Pineapple -Dehydrated Pineapple is easy to make and is a delicious sweet treat. Fresh pineapple can be cut into rings or small slices then dried in a food dehydrator. Dried pineapple can be stored for months in an air tight container allowing you keep this naturally sweet dried fruit snack on hand to enjoy any time of the year.
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Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple
Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple slices are a tropical delight served with grilled chicken or fish. The sweet and spicy flavors from the glaze makes each bite a delight.
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How To Make Pineapple Ginger Rum
Pineapple Ginger Rum is a homemade fruit infused rum that can be used to make the Shell Beach Cocktail or other favorite rum cocktails.Â
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Pineapple Sage Mojito recipe
Pineapple Sage Mojito recipe made with fresh mint and pineapple sage from the garden. Serve this one of a kind cocktail at your next summer barbecue. Herbal cocktails are one of a kind flavors.
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Pineapple Mango Smoothie
Start the morning with a naturally sweet Pineapple and Mango Smoothie. Use seasonal fruit to make a tropical flavored smoothie.
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Potatoes
Potatoes go with everything! If you love your crock pot as much as I do check out how I make Creamy Crock Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Dehydrated Hash Brown Potatoes
Making dehydrated hash brown potatoes is an easy way to preserve fresh potatoes for long term storage. Properly stored dehydrated potatoes can last many years. This is a perfect way to stock your pantry with fresh potatoes.
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Best BBQ Side Dish Garlic Potatoes Recipe
40 Minutes or less to make homemade Garlic Potatoes. The easiest and best 2 ingredient potato side dish recipe you will ever make. Best side dish to serve with BBQ ribs, chicken or beef.
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Best Old Fashioned Potato Salad with egg
The best Old Fashioned Potato Salad with egg is a creamy side salad made with yellow potatoes, eggs, mustard, sweet pickle relish and onions. This favorite classic side dish recipe is a perfect barbecue side to serve with pork, chicken or beef.
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Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe is made with fresh green beans, new potatoes, and ham. This southern style green beans recipe is melt in your mouth and flavored with smoky ham or bacon.
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Instant Pot Red Potatoes
Make Instant Pot Red Potatoes and used them to make Potato Salad or any recipe that calls for cooked potatoes. Make perfect fork tender red potatoes in the pressure cooker in only 35 minutes.
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Garlic Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Garlic Rosemary Smashed Potatoes are easy to make and a delicious way to use your fresh herbs from the garden. Tender new baby potatoes drenched in olive oil, minced garlic and fresh rosemary are cooked to a crispy perfection.
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Strawberries
Strawberries are sweet and juicy. During the summer they are from California but during the cold winter months you can enjoy Florida strawberries.
How To Dehydrate Strawberries
How to dehydrate sliced strawberries so you can enjoy them as a dried fruit snack or use the dried strawberries to flavor your favorite recipes like cupcakes, frosting, oatmeal, and smoothies.
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Strawberry Pudding Pie Recipe
Only 10 minutes to make this Strawberry Pudding Pie Recipe.Serve this triple layered Strawberry Pudding Pie at your next backyard bbq or for the upcoming summer holidays. It is one of the easiest dessert recipes to make.
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How To Freeze Fresh Berries
Now that summer is here and you have your pick of so many different fresh berries you need to know How To Freeze Fresh Berries so you can enjoy them for the months when your favorite summer berry is no longer in season.
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Fruit Salad with Crème Fraiche
Simple fruit salads made with summer fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, and cubed apples. A refreshing summer fruit salad that is topped with homemade sweetened Crème Fraiche that is the perfect fruit salad dressing.
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How To Make Strawberry Jam
Learn how to make homemade Strawberry Jam to preserve fresh summer strawberries.
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Strawberry Mojito
Make a fresh Strawberry Mojito cocktail to celebrate this summer. Made with crushed fresh strawberries, mint and rum.
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Squash
If you are gardener and have grown yellow squash or zucchini you are always looking for more ways to use this summer crop.
Crock Pot Summer Squash Soup
Crock Pot Summer Squash Soup recipe is a creamy soup recipe made with fresh yellow squash and fresh zucchini.
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How to Freeze Squash
This is the easiest way I have found to freeze summer squash. I've added some links to recipes using fresh yellow squash and fresh zucchini.
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Sauteed Summer Vegetables
Only 20 minutes to make Simple Sautéed Summer Vegetables with olive oil for an easy summer side dish recipe. This is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the delicious flavors of fresh summer vegetables. This fresh vegetable cooking method can be used with any fresh vegetable. Fresh  Zucchini and eggplant are two other vegetables that work well with this recipe.
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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, and red onions are piled high on a roll for the perfect summer recipe. Make a grilled vegetable sandwich with a combination of your favorite summer vegetables.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Did you know you can cook Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash whole without cutting it first? Instant Pot electric pressure cookers are amazing for cooking many things. I love to cook a whole squash in my Instant Pot.
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Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This easy Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Recipe is just like a traditional Shrimp Scampi recipe except I've replaced the pasta with spiralized zucchini and yellow squash. Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a low carb shrimp scampi recipe that tastes so delicious you won't even miss the pasta. AND only has 2 ingredients!
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Crock Pot Vegetable Lasagna
Crock Pot Vegetable Lasagna is one of my new favorite crock pot vegetarian recipes. The first time I made this Vegetable Lasagna I made it in an 8 x 8 baking pan and had one of my worst kitchen blunders happen the next day.
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Tomato Vegetable Medley
This Tomato Vegetable Medley can be served as a side dish or as a main dish. Take advantage of the fresh spring and summer squash and make this delicious medley of summer vegetables.Â
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Tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes can be enjoyed in so many different recipes. I love adding them to pasta salad. This Asparagus Tomato Pasta salad recipe is a great summer side dish recipe. Or make Tomato Focaccia for a tasty treat.
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
5 easy steps to make a delicious homemade Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe using fresh cherry tomatoes from the store or garden. Serve a real meal made with good ingredients in less than 30 minutes that your family will love. A perfect recipe for meatless meals.
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Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes
Pick a few green cherry tomatoes right now, quick pickle them and enjoy them in a few hours on a salad or sandwich. Pickled green cherry tomatoes are a crunchy and spicy treat.
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How To Dehydrate Grape Tomatoes
Dehydrating fresh grape or cherry tomatoes is a very easy way to preserve fresh tomatoes. Dehydrated tomatoes can be used to season all of your favorite tomato dishes, they can be ground into a powder to make tomato powder or rehydrated to add to salads and other recipes. Dehydrated grape tomatoes will last years if stored properly.
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Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes and Peppers
Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes and Peppers is an easy way to make pickled tomatoes and peppers. Quick pickled vegetables can be made in minutes and last for months in the refrigerator. Top your favorite sandwiches, street tacos and wraps with these crunchy spicy pickled vegetables.
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Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are the ideal summer side dish recipe to serve at a barbecue or picnic. The perfect pasta salad takes advantage of in-season ingredients like fresh asparagus and vine-ripened summer tomatoes.
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Pico de Galo Recipe
Top your favorite Mexican food with this homemade Pico de Galo recipe for a taste of authentic Mexican food.
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Cheese Tomato Sourdough Focaccia
Mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes and rosemary top this Sourdough Focaccia recipe. Delicious homemade Sourdough Focaccia with a crunchy golden bottom is topped with shredded cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a delicious homemade flatbread recipe appetizer that can be dipped in a homemade olive oil bread dipping sauce. Great snack or meal that uses your sourdough starter.
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Roasted Heirloom Tomato Ham Tart
Summer fresh tomatoes make a perfect tart topping. When you have a bunch of fresh tomatoes use them to make a tomato tart for lunch or dinner. A store bought pie crust makes a great tart crust that can be topped with cheese, fresh tomatoes, herbs and cooked ham.
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Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
A canned fresh salsa recipe to use your garden tomatoes. Enjoy the fresh taste of sun ripened tomatoes and tomatillos in this Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa recipe. Roasting the vegetables before making the salsa adds a depth of flavor. Can using hot water bath or refrigerate the salsa and eat within the week.
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Preserving Herbs
If the garden is burst with fresh herbs you can dry them to use all year long! You'll save money all year and never have to buy an expensive bottle of dried herbs again.
How to Dehydrate Rosemary
How to dehydrate rosemary you have grown in the garden or bought at the store. Drying fresh herbs at home is a great way to save money on herbs and spices you use in cooking.
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How to Dehydrate Dill
How to dehydrate dill to stock your spice cabinet and save money preserving herbs by dehydrating them. You can save a lot of money when you grow fresh herbs during the summer. But what about those cold months when you can't garden? Dry your summer herbs so you can cook with them all winter long.
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How To Dehydrate Parsley
How To Make Dehydrated Parsley: Dehydrating fresh herbs from the garden is a great way to save money on spices. It is very easy to make Dehydrated Parsley in a food dehydrator. You can use fresh parsley you have grown in the garden or buy large bunches of the fresh herb at the store or farmers market for drying.Â
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12 Months of Produce
Pick a month below and find out what is in season.
- Florida Produce in season during January
- Florida Produce in season during February
- Florida Produce in season during March
- Florida Produce in season during April
- Florida Produce in season during May
- Florida Produce in season during June
- Florida Produce in season during July
- Florida Produce in season during August
- Florida Produce in season during September
- Florida Produce in season during October
- Florida Produce in season during November
- Florida Produce in season during December
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