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carrots

plums

grapes

oranges

bell peppers

radish

corn

 

 Updated: August 29, 2025

Fresh Bites: Recipes of the Month

Seasonal produce meets pantry staples – easy, budget-friendly meals for every table.

Each month, we feature simple, flavorful recipes that highlight what’s in season and what you might already have from your pantry or food box.

Whether you're cooking with meat, going meatless, or craving something sweet, there's something here for everyone.

🍗 Meat-Based Recipes

Hearty meals featuring lean proteins paired with seasonal produce and pantry staples.

🥕 Meat-Free Recipes

Delicious, filling recipes perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking to stretch their grocery dollars.

  • Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Baked sweet potatoes filled with a hearty, simmered mix of chickpeas, tomatoes, and onions. 

  • Lentil Spaghetti – A plant-based take on spaghetti night, featuring protein-rich lentils and a flavorful tomato sauce.

🍌 Dessert Recipes

Simple sweet treats using in-season fruits and common pantry ingredients.

Additional Recipes

Chipotle Chicken Chili

Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

Greek Yogurt Buffalo Chicken Dip

Garlic Hummus

Crockpot Taco Soup

Pizza Lentils

Southwestern Beans and Rice

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips

One Pot Veggie Pasta

One Pan Curry Pasta

Spicy Fish and Rice Bake

Quick Veggie Pasta

Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Jicama Fries

Orange Balsamic Lamb and Rice

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Greek-Inspired Lamb Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce

Cheesy Chicken Veggie Quesadilla

Ground Beef Skillet

Hoppin' John Salad

Lamb and Lentil Stew 

Yuca and Vegetable Stir Fry

Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Creamy Cajun Chickpea Kale Salad

Pear Oatmeal Bars

Malanga Chips

Roasted Turnips

Roasted Butternut Squash and Turnips

Pinto Fajita Zucchini Boats

Coconut Sesame Rice

Creamy Coconut Pudding - 2 Ways, How to Open a Coconut

Apple Coleslaw

Apple Dijon Kale Salad

Easy Apple Crisp

Steamed Apples

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Roasted Eggplant

Yucca and Black Bean Tacos

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Chicken Pasta Salad 

Sauteed Beet Greens

Roasted Beets

Tuna and White Bean Salad

Sauteed Chayote Squash and Potatoes 

Pickled Squash

Strawberry Mango Salsa

Mango Banana Smoothie 

Papaya Breakfast Bowl

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mini Bell Pepper Bites

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet 

Pineapple Mango Salsa

Burrito Bowls

Berry Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites

Peanut Butter Banana Rice Cakes

Fiesta Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Chickpea Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Harvest Apple Stuffing

Cucumber Elote Salad

Tuna and Greenbean Salad

Tuna Salad Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cucumber Chicken Salad Bites

Chicken and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps

Tuna Cucumber Tomato Salad

Sautéed Cactus (Nopales), Peppers, and Corn

Prickly Pear Cactus Salsa

Prickly Pear and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Cowboy Caviar

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Zesty Avocado Black Bean Dip

Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Lime Slushie

Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

Salmon and Broccoli Alfredo 

Sweet Crunch Chopped Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad

Sweet Corn Pasta Salad

Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Broccoli Mac n Cheese

Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions

Southwestern Stuffed Potatoes

Picadillo (Mexican Beef & Potato Stew)