June is such a good month for cooking.
The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and suddenly all I want are easy dinners, big salads, grilled food, fresh berries, and simple desserts that don’t take much effort.
It’s also the time of year when markets and grocery stores start looking really good again. Strawberries are sweet, Tomatoes finally start tasting like tomatoes again, herbs are fresh, and there’s so much color everywhere.
What’s in Season in June
Seasonal produce depends on where you live, but June is a great month for fresh berries, crisp vegetables, tender greens, and the first really good summer produce.
These are the fruits and vegetables I usually look for this month:
- Fruit: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, rhubarb, peaches, and nectarines.
- Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, corn, new potatoes, green beans, peas, salad greens, and fresh herbs.
Start With Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the best things about June. When they’re sweet and ripe, they don’t need much – but they’re also perfect for baking, drinks, breakfast, and easy desserts.
A few strawberry recipes to make this month:
Make More Salads
June is when salads stop feeling like an afterthought.
I love making big, fresh salads this time of year – the kind you can serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, burgers, sandwiches, or just eat on their own for lunch.
Keep a Pasta Salad in the Fridge
Every summer I forget how useful pasta salad is until June arrives.
It works for lunch, BBQs, picnics, meal prep, and those evenings when it’s too warm to cook.
Cook What’s in Season
These are the recipes I’d make first if I came home from the market with tomatoes, zucchini, fresh herbs, and a basket full of seasonal produce.
End with Something Sweet
These are the easy June desserts I’d make for weekend baking, gatherings, or anytime I want something fruity and simple.
June cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. Pick the produce that looks best, keep a few easy salads in the fridge, and make something sweet with berries or peaches while they’re at their best.
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