***Summer Fruits & Veggies

Here you'll find recipes that taste best using fresh, in season, fruits or veggies. You can still make them at other times of year and they'll still be delicious - just not AS delicious. ;-)
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Roasted Tomato Sauce for Fresh or Freezer
Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce
Whip up this Easy Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce for a rich and flavorful addition to your meals! Perfect for freezing or using fresh, this simple recipe uses roasted tomatoes and herbs for a homemade sauce that's bursting with flavor. No canning required! #TomatoSauce #HomemadeSauce #RoastedTomatoes #FreezerFriendly #SimpleRecipes #FreshSauce #OvenRoasted #HomesteadCooking
Creamy Cucumber Salad | Recipe in 2025 | Creamy cucumbers, Summer side salad, Cucumber recipes salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is another perfect summer salad. This old-fashioned classic is made with thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, red onion, dill, and sour cream to create a creamy summer side salad!
Easy Rosemary and Garlic Pickled Cherry Tomatoes | Recipe | Pickled cherries, Cherry tomato recipes, Canning cherry tomatoes
Easy Rosemary and Garlic Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
If you can boil water you can make these easy Pickled Cherry Tomatoes. Great on sandwiches, in salads, along with your cheese tray. home canning | refrigerator pickles | pickled tomatoes | cherry tomato recipes
7 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites That’ll Totally Win You Over | Recipe in 2025 | Potatoe salad recipe, Hearty soup recipes, Juicy chicken breast recipes
The Ultimate Welcoming Potato Salad Recipe
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouth-watering, easy-to-prepare potato salad recipe! With its perfect blend of seasonings and textures, it's sure to become a favorite dish at any gathering. Dive into the world of delicious potato salads today!
Strawberry Salsa | Recipe in 2025 | Healthy appetizer recipes, Strawberry salsa recipe, Fresh ingredient recipes
Fresh Strawberry Salsa Recipe for Summer Snacking
Strawberry salsa is the ultimate mix of sweet and spicy, making it perfect for spring and summer gatherings. With fresh strawberries, a hint of jalapeño, red onion, lime, and cilantro, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for dipping or even using as a topping for yogurt or grilled dishes. Refreshing and flavorful, it’s the healthy, guilt-free treat everyone will love. Pin now and add this to your next BBQ menu!
Looking down on a plate with a piece of toast covered in chunky strawberry rhubarb jam, with a spoonful sitting on the plate nearby. A second image shows a close up stack of 6 canning jars full of fresh homemade strawberry rhubarb jam
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe - Canning or Freezer, Without Pectin, Low Sugar
Come try the best strawberry rhubarb jam recipe - safe for canning, or a quick and easy freezer jam! Our delicious homemade strawberry rhubarb jam recipe calls for only three ingredients (no pectin, low sugar) and is delectably sweet, tart, thick and chunky - but still spreadable! This is one of my favorite rhubarb recipes to use fresh rhubarb from the garden.
fresh raw green beans in a stainless steel strainer, followed by a second image of pickled green beans in a glass jar with  various spice bowls and seasonings blurred in the background
Easy Pickled Green Beans - Canning or Quick Refrigerator Recipe
Come learn how to make easy pickled green beans! Our delicious recipe is safe for canning, or can be used to make quick refrigerator pickled green beans too. This flexible recipe is the perfect mix of zesty, tangy, just a tad sweet, and as spicy as you want to make it! This is one of our favorite ways to preserve fresh green beans from the garden. Enjoy!
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes: 5 Must-Try Tips for Perfect Results | Recipe in 2025 | Scalloped potatoes, Scalloped potatoes cheesy, Ground beef recipes easy
Discover the Magic of Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Welcome to the world of cheesy scalloped potatoes, an irresistible combination of creamy potatoes, rich cheese, and the perfect crunch. These delectable layers make for an unforgettable dish that will leave your guests in awe. Get ready to uncover the secrets to the perfect cheesy scalloped potatoes and transform your kitchen into an enchanting space.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint and Red Onion in 2025 | Watermelon recipes, Cucumber salad, Summer salad recipes
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint and Red Onion
Cool off with this easy Watermelon Cucumber Salad—perfect for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, and light lunches. Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and a handful of mint come together in this refreshing dish that’s quick to make and full of flavor.
peach jam spread on a piece of toast with a spoon full of jam laying on the plate, and fresh peaches around the plate. A second image shows a stack of  6 canning jars full of fresh homemade peach jam
Best Peach Jam Recipe - No Pectin, Low Sugar, Can or Freeze
Are you looking for the best peach jam recipe? Come try our easy low sugar peach jam, perfect for canning or the freezer. This simple homemade peach jam is made without pectin, with a short cooking time, and lets the fresh fruit flavor shine! This is my favorite recipe to preserve fresh peaches from the garden in summer. Enjoy!
looking down at a large bowl full of ripe strawberries with several red and green rhubarb stalks laying next to the bowl. a second image shows a close up of a spoonful of finished thick strawberry rhubarb jam with several jars blurred in the background
Best Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe - No Pectin, Canning or Freezer, Low Sugar
Are you looking for the best strawberry rhubarb jam recipe? Come try our easy homemade strawberry rhubarb jam, made without pectin, low sugar, and is perfect either for canning or the freezer. This delicious recipe calls for only three ingredients, and is delectably thick and chunky - but still spreadable! This is one of my favorite rhubarb recipes to use fresh rhubarb from the garden.
Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers | Recipe in 2025 | Squash casserole, Ritz crackers, Yellow squash casserole
Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This squash casserole with ritz crackers recipe is the perfect summer side dish for any occasion. It is so creamy and decadent with the sauteed yellow squash mixed with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Top it off with a butter ritz cracker topping making for the best comfort dish. Read a long to see how I made this easy squash casserole with ritz crackers recipe in no time!
looking down on a plate with apricot jam spread on a piece of bread , and spoonful of jam and whole apricots laying next to it. A second image shows a stack of jars of apricot jam in the sun
Best Apricot Jam Recipe: No Pectin, Low Sugar, Can or Freeze
Are you looking for the best apricot jam recipe? Come try our easy low sugar apricot jam, perfect for canning or the freezer. This simple homemade apricot jam is made without pectin, with a short cooking time, and lets the fresh fruit flavor shine! This is my favorite recipe to preserve fresh apricots from the garden in summer. Enjoy!
looking down over 7 canning jars full of bright red and green rings of candied jalapenos on a cooling rack, and a second image of the finished cowboy candy in a serving dish with a fork
Best Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños) Recipe: Canning or Refrigerator
Come try our best easy cowboy candy recipe! Candied jalapeños are the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and mildly spicy - and are surprisingly versatile! Our small batch candied jalapeños recipe is perfect for canning or the refrigerator. Cowboy candy (pickled jalapenos) are delicious with cream cheese, sandwiches, burgers, eggs, grilled cheese, pizza, tacos and more. Step by step photos and video included!
Air Fryer Carrot Fries Recipe in 2025 | Carrot fries, Recipes, Delicious vegetables
Air Fryer Carrot Fries Recipe
These air fryer carrot fries are perfect for any meal! You can substitute carrot fries for unhealthy French fries! Try this healthier version of a side right now when you make it for any lunch or dinner meal! You won't regret it!