A Few Yummy Summer Vegetables
From your Garden or Buy Local

Summer is a great time to look for local fruits and vegetables. Local farmer’s markets are the perfect place to start. We can also step into our own backyard. These are just a couple of vegetables most of us love to grow. Some of the featured vegetables are great for grilling or making a salad. Enjoy!

Cucumbers – cool crunchy cucumbers are so refreshing in the summer. It’s a good thing they are also at their peak. Slicing them on a tossed salad or in a pasta salad is quite delicious.
Red bell peppers – these peppers are traditionally roasted, grilled, or boiled, but some people love to eat them raw in the summer. The crisp, sweet peppers are trending now as a keto-friendly swap for bread in sandwiches.
Corn – Silver Queen, Peaches and Cream and Ambrosia are just a few names for sweet corn grown in the U.S. A savory classic chowder, Mexican – inspired salad or grilled is a great way to eat corn.
Tomatoes-- in veggie gardens, farm stands and stores, you will find juicy tomatoes of all sizes and shapes, and colors. Use big slices for a Southern-style pie or an Italian salad, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a classic English breakfast.
Eggplant-- its meaty texture is ideal for vegetarian dishes like French ratatouille. Middle eastern dips, and Italian pastas. It takes on a fantastic charred flavor from the grill; try adding it to your next cookout.
Zucchini – can grow very well in the summer. Its mild flavor is perfect for cheesy tarts and spiced fries. It is also delicious on the grill.
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