Try Preparing These Seasonal Summer Goodies in a Totally Different Way!

If you want to find new ways to enjoy all your favorite summer vegetables and fruits, check out this list for unique ways to prepare produce!

Cucumbers

Normally cucumbers are just served raw in a salad or sometimes mixed into a dip like tzatziki. But, what if you tried cooking them? Cucumbers are technically in the gourd family, and since they grow in the summer and you cook other squashes, why not try with cucumbers! Oil and salt them, throw them on the grill, and see a completely different side to cucumbers like you’ve never seen before.

Corn

While corn on the cob is an iconic summer food, it can actually be eaten completely raw and is totally delicious! The sweetness of the corn is still there and gives any dish a really nice little burst from the raw kernels that you love. Try it in a salad with raw radish and a lovely citrus vinaigrette for a fresh and delicious side dish.

Stone Fruits

Stone fruits like peaches, plums, and nectarines, are always wonderful to bite into raw. But, grilling them gives them a whole new perspective and flavor profile. Grilling them really caramelizes the sugars and makes them sweeter and even more delicious.