The late summer, early fall produce dance is a great one to be a part of. Here in Texas, plants are thriving in these slowly cooling temps and are no longer struggling to just stay alive under the relentless 100-degree days.
Fall crops and dark leafy greens will slowly trickle their way in, but not before another big wave of high-quality warm-season crops like okra, cucumbers, and squash.
Don’t take these summer jewels for granted... they’ll be gone before you know it! Now is the time to make that sorta-involved zucchini recipe you’ve been eyeing all summer. I’m looking at you, Scarpaccia!
Happy cooking!
OKRA RECIPES
Chilled Japanese Okra Salad BJ Dennis's Okra Stir Fry with Rice African Okro Soup (with Shrimp + Oxtails) Bhindi Masala (+ homemade naan to accompany)
SWEET POTATO RECIPES
Sweet Potato Gnocchi Quick Vegan Enchiladas with Sweet Potato Sauce
Loaded Nachos with Vegan Sweet Potato Cheese
CUCUMBER RECIPES
Cucumbers with Red Onion and Sesame
Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Scallions, and Parmesan Highly Seasoned Cucumber Salad
Smashed Cucumber, Avocado, and Chickpea Salad
Zucchini Ribbon and Basil Salad Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
LONG BEANS RECIPE
Chinese Long Beans with Cracked Black Pepper My dad's easy Stir Fried Green Beans (干炒四季豆)! Green Bean Tempura with Curry Mayonaise One Pot Long Bean Rice
ZUCCHINI RECIPES
Muttabbal Anything: How to Turn any Vegetable into a Creamy Dip Zucchini Lasagna (Not Watery)
Miso Brown Butter Zucchini Noodles with Shataiki Mushrooms
See Also: Zucchini, The Secret Ingredient