Enjoy your backyard harvest with these 17 recipes that use fresh fruits and veggies. These dishes are all about making the most of what you’ve grown, turning fresh produce into simple and flavorful meals. Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy or a dish to impress, these recipes are perfect for any summer meal.
Grilled Corn On The Cob
When grilled, fresh garden corn gets a smoky char, making it a simple yet flavorful addition to summertime meals.
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam
This simple jam uses fresh garden strawberries, perfect for spreading on toast or muffins. Small batches capture the freshness of the fruit from your garden harvest.
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BBQ Green Beans
Have you picked your green beans yet? Use them in this BBQ’ed Green Beans dish with tender beans, smoky ham, and sweet onions in a tangy sauce. Easy to make and a great side dish from your backyard harvest.
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Rainbow Salad
Our Rainbow Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh garden veggies, making it a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds. It’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.
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Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread
This quick Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread, packed with fresh garden veggies, pairs well with soups and salads. It’s a made-from-scratch bread full of garden goodness.
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Grilled Peaches and Poundcake
Fresh juicy peaches are perfect for grilling. Served over grilled pound cake with honey, they make an easy and impressive dessert perfect for after the big BBQ dinner.
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Cherry Pandowdy
This vintage Cherry Pandowdy, simpler than pie, features sweet garden cherries topped with a single pie crust. An easy dessert that highlights your garden harvest.
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Creamy Mexican Corn And Bean Soup
Fresh garden corn and beans come together in this hearty soup. Tender kernels, hearty beans, cheese, and spicy pepper make it a comforting bowl of goodness.
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Peach Pandowdy
This Peach Pandowdy features ripe, juicy peaches topped with a buttery pie crust. An old-fashioned dessert that makes the most of your backyard harvest.
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Peach Raspberry Bars
Peach Raspberry Bars use fresh garden peaches and raspberries for a quick, fruity dessert. Perfect for a sweet treat to celebrate our favorite summertime fruits.
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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake
These no-bake shortcakes feature fresh garden strawberries as the highlight. Tender poundcake is cubed and layered with berries and topped with strawberry whipped cream, they make a perfect summer dessert.
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Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon
This creamy Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon is easy to prepare in 30 minutes. It’s a great side dish for all your summer favorites.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Fresh garden fruit like cherries and apricots make this upside-down cake a treat. Tender yellow cake with caramelized fruits, perfect for dessert.
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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
Fresh cucumbers from your garden transform into sweet and tangy Bread and Butter Pickles. Known for their nostalgic taste and satisfying crunch, the simple brine that flavors the pickles takes minutes to make.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
This homemade strawberry cake uses beautiful red strawberries in the cake batter and frosting for fresh flavor. It bakes up moist and tasty, making it a perfect dessert on sunny days.
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Dill Pickles
With garden-fresh cucumbers and a chill in the fridge, these homemade dill pickles turn out tangy and crisp. An easy recipe for a crunchy side perfect for your BBQs, serving with your burgers, or eating on their own.
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Peach Almond Tart
This Peach Almond Tart features fresh garden peaches, a flaky crust, and a simple almond filling. We added yellow and white peaches for a crowd-pleasing dessert with rich flavors from your garden harvest.
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