31 Seasonal Recipes to Cook in July (apps, mains & desserts!)

Can we agree that July is the best month of summer? The weather’s warm, there’s still plenty of summer left, and the produce is literally amazing. During hot summer days, I crave all things fresh, flavorful, and colorful.

You know I had to put together 31 seasonal recipes to cook in July to kick off the best summer month and inspire you to get creative in and out of the kitchen. I’ve included plenty of grilling recipes for the days when the stovetop and oven are just too hot, plus tons of apps and desserts that are perfect for bringing to your Fourth of July BBQ!

What’s in season in July?

This month, stock up on plenty of:

P.S. did you know we have dedicated ingredient pages? YES! Click any of the produce names above to see all of those recipes, or head to our Recipe Index to filter by even more.

Let’s get to the goods. Start things off with a fun appetizer, pair it with a bright, veggie-packed salad (pasta salad, anyone?), impress friends with a juicy burger or chicken from the grill, and don’t forget a sweet summer treat to round it all out.

If you make any of these recipes, be sure to leave a comment below to let me know how you liked it!

Breakfast

Almond Butter Peach Blueberry Oatmeal Cups

Blueberry Protein Pancake Breakfast “Cake”

Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie

Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes

Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal

Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Lunch

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Summer Peach Spinach Salad

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad

Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

Appetizers & Sides

Lemon Parmesan Chicken Wings with Herby Yogurt Ranch

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Goat Cheese & Basil

Tony’s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa

Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa

Dinner

The Georgia Peach Pizza

Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos

One Pan Enchilada Zucchini Turkey Meatballs and Rice

Desserts

Strawberry Snacking Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Grilled Peaches (+6 different topping ideas!)

Vibrant Lime Bars

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Lemon-Pistachio Biscuits

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats

Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel

The Best Tart Cherry Pie You’ll Ever Eat

If you make any of these recipes be sure to leave a comment below to let me know how you liked it. Snap a pic and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen — I love seeing what you guys make.