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There is so much to love about July.  There is summer vacation, the 4^th of July, and a bunch of new fruits and veggies in season.  Whether you are shopping at one of the wonderful farmers markets scattered across the state or in your neighborhood grocery store, you can find a wide range of locally grown produce, dairy, and meat products for sale.

Here is what is in season in July and some ideas to help you fill your menu with seasonal foods grown right here at home. 

Apples

• Apple Raspberry Pie
• Apple Pear Salad

Black-eyed Peas

• Black-eyed Peas with Pork and Greens
• Avocado and Black-eyed Pea Salsa

Blueberries

• Boss’s Baked French Toast
• Blueberry Muffins

Chiles

• Cantaloupe Basil Salsa
• Cole’s Screaming Hot Salsa Verde

Corn

• Corn and Black Bean Salsa
• Old Mexico Style Pozole

Cucumbers

• Melon Cucumber Salad
• Pennee’s Fresh Cucumber Delight

Figs

• Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza
• Fig and Walnut Energy Bars

Garlic

• Garlic Cheese Fingers
• Garlic Roasted Summer Squash

Grapes

• Pistachio Salad
• Chutney Melon Chicken Salad

Green Beans

• Brent’s Honey Bacon Green Bean Bundles
• Corn and Green Bean Salad

Leeks

• Chilled Potato, Beet, and Leek Soup
• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce

Melons

• Arizona Melon Dessert
• Cool Arizona Melon Soup

Nectarines

• BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Three Fruit Cobbler

Okra

• Hearty Hamburger Stew
• Okra and Tomatoes

Onions

• Rainbow Chard, White Beans, and Bacon Salad
• Marinated Beef Tips

Peaches

• Peach Paradise
• Berry Peach Cobbler with Sugared Almonds

Plums

• Chicken Fingers with Plum Dipping Sauce
• Grilled Steak Wraps

Potatoes

• Creamy Potatoes
• Ham and Potato Casserole

Shelling Beans

• Heirloom Tomatoes with Shelling Bean Vinaigrette
• Fresh Shell Bean Soup with Pistou

Summer Squash

• Summer Squash Casserole
• Grilled Summer Squash

Sweet Peppers

• Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza
• Mexican Cole Slaw

Tomatoes

• Avocado and Tomato Salad
• Tri-Color Penne with Cherry Tomatoes and Cheese

Zucchini

• Puffed Up Zucchini
• Sautéed Zucchini with Corn and Chives

Zucchini Blossoms

• Grilled Fish with Crab Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and White Wine Sauce
• Pasta with Zucchini, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caramelized Onions

Related articles

• What’s In Season in June? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in May? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in April? (fillyourplate.org)