It’s late July, the sun still hangs high in the sky, and ripe summer produce is practically falling off the vine. There is so much bounty left to celebrate this season – from spicy, fresh jalapeños to colorful, juicy tomatoes. Unsure of what to cook with all the gorgeous produce? Our most popular recipes of July are a great place to start.
Currently making the rounds is Crispy Gnocchi Caprese, which transforms a classic caprese salad from a summery side dish to a substantial meal. Crisp, pillowy, store-bought gnocchi and smoky-sweet roasted red peppers are tossed with bright tomatoes and creamy burrata for an easy weeknight dinner full of familiar summer flavor.
Or try these Jalapeño Popper Skillet Tacos, which bring beloved jalapeño popper flavors to a spicy, cheesy skillet bake with red onion and roasted poblano peppers. Scooped into tortillas from a skillet (a serving method of your cheese-pull dreams), it’s a shareable meal that’s just as hands-on as its appetizer namesake.
If you’re still hanging onto your love affair with summer tomatoes like the rest of us, try Jesse Szewczyk’s Sun Gold martini. Ripe and vegetal yet still mildly sweet, it’s a toast to the best produce of the still-standing summer.
Keep reading to explore the most popular recipes of July.