All August recipes

Here you’ll find all the perfect recipes for August, lovingly crafted by the site’s foodies!

August is the month of summer abundance, a true festival of colors, scents, and flavors. The markets are overflowing with sun-kissed fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, zucchini, green beans… perfect for fresh salads, ratatouilles, savory tarts, or outdoor grilling. It’s also the season for the sweetest fruits: peaches, nectarines, melons, plums, figs, watermelons… to be enjoyed plain, in sorbets, or in light desserts.

August is synonymous with vacations, simplicity, and sharing. We often cook outdoors, favoring quick and convivial dishes: mixed salads, picnics, barbecues, or dinner parties. Cooking becomes joyful and relaxed, set to the rhythm of the sun.

It’s the perfect time to enjoy seasonal produce at the peak of its flavor, and to preserve a little bit of summer by making homemade jams, preserves, or coulis.

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Spiced Zucchini Tart

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I found this recipe for a spiced zucchini tart in the excellent book . In this Mediterranean-inspired tart, you won’t find any crème fraîche or cheese. So this isn’t just another variation on ...

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Sautéed zucchini with black olives

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These sautéed zucchini with black olives are one of my go-to recipes, which I make all the time once the warm weather arrives. It captures all the flavors of my native Provence: garlic, olive oil, ...

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Sherry and Shallot Vinaigrette

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This recipe for a sherry and shallot vinaigrette comes from the book . This vinaigrette pairs perfectly with asparagus, enhancing its flavor without overpowering it. You can also use it to add a ...

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Spinach samosa

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This recipe for spinach samosas comes from the excellent book . This book is full of culinary gems, many of which are among my favorite recipes. The samosa, or samoussa, is a fried pastry originally ...

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Spinach Cake

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Are you lacking inspiration or motivation to cook spinach, that tricky vegetable? Why not try this spinach cake recipe! It’s a very simple dish to prepare: wash the spinach, chop it up, mix it into ...

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Strawberry Salad with Lemon and Verbena

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Here’s my super-simple recipe for lemon-verbena strawberry salad, just the way we make it at home. It’s a super easy and quick recipe, and very light, since it doesn’t call for any added sugar—just ...

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Carrots glazed with cream

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For my first recipe, I’m keeping it simple—but delicious—with this recipe for cream-glazed carrots! Preparation requires minimal effort—just enough time to wash the carrots and cut them into pieces. ...

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Pear and Pistachio Tart

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Here’s one of my most labor-intensive recipes, but it’s so delicious—I’m talking about the pear and pistachio tart. If you want to pull out all the stops for a gourmet meal, I recommend serving this ...

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Here’s my recipe for a chocolate zucchini cake—it’s both unique and delicious! Another great thing about this cake is that it’s butter-free and very light. So you can indulge without any guilt ...

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Steamed zucchini with lemon vinaigrette

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That’s the magic of simple things: steam some zucchini, drizzle them with a garlic-lemon vinaigrette, and you’ve got a healthy and delicious dish. ...

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