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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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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My Easy Homemade Pesto

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Here is my recipe for homemade pesto—easy to make and irresistible.Pesto is a classic condiment in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. It pairs perfectly with pasta, but also goes well with fish or ...

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Onion panzerotti

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Here is my original and delicious recipe for onion panzerotti. Panzerotti are small Italian pastries made from pizza dough and traditionally filled with tomato and mozzarella. They are then folded and ...

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Grilled zucchini with olive oil

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When the warm weather arrives, I love making these zucchini slices, roasted in olive oil and seasoned with spices. They’re very easy to make, especially if you use a mandoline to slice them and roast ...

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