Summer is winding down, and what does that mean? Zucchini is piling up on the counter. Corn is at its peak freshness. The tomatoes are so juicy, you could almost eat them like an apple. Summer has summered at its best and produce is bursting at its seams. Dinners using summer produce as the star are a great way to use the abundant garden veggies.
We’ve gathered an assortment of dinner recipes to use up late summer produce to help you prepare simple and satisfying meals. From sweet corn chowder to tomato pie, roasted ratatouille, beefy zucchini skillet, and more, these meals will help you get every last joy out of summer.
Rustic Tomato Tart
“This is a wonderful recipe using tomatoes. I made this last night, and everyone wanted to know when I would make it again. It is a cross between a tart and a pizza.” – Betty
Chicken Zucchini Skillet Bake
“An easy, skillet meal that is healthy and chock-full of flavor.” – Tommy
Sweet Corn Chowder
“When corn is in season, there are many fabulous ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable. And when you want an easy but hearty and satisfying meal to make midweek, this one is an incredible go-to recipe to fill the whole family.” – Brendan
Skillet Fresh Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil Pasta
“A wonderfully fresh pasta that is perfect for summer. You can’t beat the flavors of the fresh tomatoes and basil mixed with the simplicity of the prosciutto.” – Kathi
Polenta With Vegetable Tomato Sauce
“We try to eat vegetarian 3-4 nights a week and I tried this with what I had on hand. Family, especially my husband, loved it.” – Joyce
Easy Roasted Ratatouille
“My simple, cheap, and easy version of ratatouille. Mine may not be classic, but it’s good. Sometimes I use it as a main dish, others as a side, and sometimes I stuff it inside a pita.” – April
Stuffed Peppers With Zucchini
“I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to make stuffed peppers or stuffed zucchini. So, I added zucchini to my stuffed peppers!” – Laina
Tomato Pie
“It’s that time of year. Fresh tomatoes from the farmers market or, if you’re lucky, from your own garden. This is awesome. Extremely flavorful and gets requested for every picnic we go to.” – Linda
Southern Fried Yellow Squash
“Crispy Southern Fried Yellow Squash is the ultimate summer side dish. Made with yellow squash, seasoned flour, and buttermilk, it’s golden, crunchy, and full of Southern flavor.” – Debbie
Beefy Potato Zucchini Dinner
“I am always thinking up ways to jazz up ground beef recipes. Yes, I am creative. I bought some zucchini this past weekend. This meal is fairly easy and delicious.” – Denise
Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich
“In the summer everything is so delicious coming from the garden. Roasting veggies brings out all the wonderful natural flavors. These sandwiches are a family favorite.” – Cheryl
Fettuccine Chicken & Tomato Dinner
“Made this recipe from what I had in my fridge and pantry. Very good, if I do say so myself!” – Denise
Cheesy Pasta and Veggie Frittata
“My family loves spaghetti, but I always make too much pasta. This is a great way to use that extra pasta. It’s also a great way to get those vegetables into picky eaters. My kids love it because it’s so cheesy.” – Nancy
Zucchini Tomato Pie
“The pairing of tomatoes and zucchini is delicious in so many dishes, and this pie approach, which I modified from a Bisquick recipe site, is one more way to bring life to them when they’re out of season.” – Jenay
Zucchini and Feta Slices
“Egg and zucchini slices filled with Feta cheese and plenty of fresh herbs!” – Kevin