All July recipes

July is the quintessential summer month, when meals are light, sunny, and full of freshness. Fruits and vegetables are at their best, bursting with flavor and sunshine. It’s peak season for tomatoes, lettuce, zucchini, melons, peaches, apricots, figs, and many other delights. The market stalls are bursting with vibrant colors, perfect for whipping up refreshing salads, gazpacho, or fruit tarts.

It’s also the perfect time to enjoy barbecues and grilled dishes outdoors. Enjoy meats, vegetables, and fish cooked over an open flame, accompanied by fragrant marinades.

Meals are convivial, often eaten outdoors, and are all about simplicity and enjoyment. Evenings are enlivened by dinner parties featuring mezze, tapenades, and refreshing drinks.

July is a month for fully enjoying seasonal produce, when meals are meant to be light and the joy of cooking with the flavors of the season takes center stage.

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Gnocchi with sage butter

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You might have a sage plant on your balcony or in your garden... If so, you’re in for a treat with this recipe for gnocchi with sage butter! It’s a delicious and unique vegetarian dish, perfect for ...

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Chicken with Cilantro and Coconut Milk

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Originating in Brazil, this recipe for chicken with cilantro and coconut milk will add a touch of exotic flair to your meal. ...

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My Baked Eggplant Caviar

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Here is my tried-and-true recipe for baked eggplant caviar—it’s very easy to make. All you need to do is bake the eggplants in the oven, scoop out the flesh, and season it with olive oil and ...

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Zucchini Gratin with Feta and Mint

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Zucchini is a summer staple, and we’d eat it every day if we knew how to prepare it in different ways to keep things interesting! Here’s my recipe for a Mediterranean-inspired zucchini gratin with ...

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Vietnamese Chicken, Shrimp, and Grapefruit Salad

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I adapted this recipe for a Vietnamese salad with chicken, shrimp, and grapefruit from the famous book . It’s a salad that’s complete, healthy, and filling—perfect for a summer lunch. The dressing ...

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Pork Colombo with tomatoes and eggplant

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If you want to cook a traditional Caribbean dish, I recommend trying this recipe for pork colombo with tomatoes and eggplant! You’ll love this dish with its exotic aroma and slightly spicy kick... ...

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Roasted salmon with fresh herbs

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I drew inspiration for this recipe for roasted salmon with fresh herbs from the book , which features a selection of recipes that are indeed quite simple to prepare, yet nonetheless original and ...

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Salmon en papillote with spring onions

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Here’s my recipe for salmon en papillote with cream and spring onions. It’s a very simple dish to prepare for a spring meal, just when spring onions start appearing in the markets.When it comes to ...

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Swiss chard stems au gratin

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If you're not sure what to do with Swiss chard stems—the fleshy part at the base of the leaves—you'll love this recipe for Swiss chard stem gratin. Tasty and light, it makes an excellent ...

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Seared polenta with tomato sauce

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Discover this delicious recipe for pan-fried polenta with tomato sauce. It’s a Southern-inspired dish that’s very easy to prepare and perfect for a vegetarian meal or as a side dish with grilled fish ...

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