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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Easy Provençal Ratatouille

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Here’s my recipe for an easy Provençal ratatouille, which will let you prepare this delicious traditional dish without spending too much time on it. In fact, we’ll cook all the vegetables in the same ...

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A Simple Zucchini Gratin

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Here’s my simple zucchini gratin recipe—it’s quick and foolproof. It’s the perfect dish for a healthy, hearty family meal. The zucchini is first sautéed in oil, then coated in a creamy béchamel ...

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My homemade Bolognese sauce

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Here’s my version of Bolognese sauce—100% homemade.For the vegetables, I use fresh tomatoes, of course, but also bell peppers.It’s very easy to make and absolutely delicious! ...

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Traditional Baked Chakchouka

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Here is my recipe for traditional oven-baked Chakchouka, which is both delicious and easy to make. It’s also known as Shakshuka, or tchektchouka where I’m from. It’s a dish I’ve become a huge fan of ...

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Easy Zucchini Flan

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Here is my recipe for zucchini flan—easy to make and delicious. This zucchini flan is one of my summer classics. It’s a dish that’s simple, flavorful, and satisfying all at once. Zucchini pairs very ...

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Basque-Style Roast Chicken

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This recipe for Basque-style roast chicken is one of my go-to weeknight meals.It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a meal with the whole family. And thanks to this easy-to-prepare recipe, ...

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My Easy Greek Salad

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Here’s one of my favorite summer recipes: Greek salad—delicious and easy to make. All the colors of the Mediterranean come together in this dish. This classic combination of summer vegetables, olive ...

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Flat bean fritters

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Here is my recipe for flat green bean fritters, also known as Pataniscas de Feijo Verde in Portuguese. I discovered this dish during a cooking class in Lisbon and have made it several times ...

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Salmon and Spinach Sun Tart

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Here is my recipe for a salmon and spinach sun tart. The sun tart is the "trendy" dish of the moment, perfect for a cocktail party. This sun-shaped tart made of crispy pastry is a treat for ...

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Cold zucchini, mint, and feta soup

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If you're looking for a refreshing and light recipe idea for a summer meal, this cold zucchini, mint, and feta soup is just the thing for you! It’s also easy to make and requires just a few ...

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