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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Fish in foil packets

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Here is my recipe for fish en papillote—delicious and very easy to make. Wrapped in parchment paper, the fish cooks gently in the steam from the vegetables and herbs that accompany it. This keeps it ...

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Walnut Wine from the Dordogne

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Here is the recipe for Dordogne Walnut Wine, just as my dear father passed it down to me.Walnut wine is the quintessential traditional country aperitif. Prepared according to tradition and with ...

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Brick stuffed with bell peppers

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These small pastries made with brick pastry and stuffed with bell peppers make an excellent appetizer for a menu inspired by Middle Eastern, vegetarian, or contemporary cuisine. Here, there’s no egg ...

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My Easy and Light Fig Jam

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Here is my recipe for fig jam—easy to make, light, and delicious. It’s already been tested and approved by family and friends! Since figs are naturally low in pectin, you’ll need to add some extra. ...

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Spinach in cream sauce

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Here’s my simple recipe for creamed spinach, an absolute classic for everyday cooking. This creamed spinach is a healthy, easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled fish, especially ...

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Stuffed summer vegetables

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Here is my family recipe for stuffed summer vegetables, also known as "farcis" in Provence. In our beautiful region of Provence, it’s a true summer tradition to bake these seasonal ...

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Grilled duck breast with fig sauce

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This recipe for duck breasts served with a sauce made from fig jam and balsamic vinegar is easy to prepare and delicious. It’s perfect for a meal with family or friends, thanks to its sweet-and-salty ...

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Tunisian-style zucchini ajlouk

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Zucchini ajlouk is a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a salad made with cooked zucchini that has been mashed into a purée and seasoned with a blend of spices and harissa, as well as garlic and olive ...

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Creamy Zucchini Gratin

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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for creamy zucchini gratin, which I found in a traditional cookbook. It has everything you need: good zucchini, eggs, cream, and cheese—not to mention ...

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Zucchini and Tomato Flan

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Here is my recipe for zucchini and tomato flan—colorful and delicious, perfect for a summer meal with friends or family. It’s a vegetarian and gluten-free recipe, since we’ll only be using cornstarch ...

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