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June is a tricky month for fresh produce. It feels like summer. It’s hot! The sun is shining! But the transition from spring to summer means that all those fabulous summer veggies aren’t quite in season yet.
That said, there’s still a lot of deliciousness that’s in season right now! And cooking in season lets you support local farmers and it’s less expensive too. Let’s dig in! Here’s what to cook in June.
What’s in Season in June?
Keep in mind that what’s in season will vary depending on where you live. In the south, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh peaches and corn-on-the-cob a little bit earlier than those of us further north!
Berries
June is prime strawberry season, but you’ll also find blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries at the market too. (And if you go a little overboard buying strawberries and they start going mushy, be sure to use my strawberry ice water hack to perk them up.) Here are some recipes that put these sweet little gems to good use!
Asparagus
June is the tail-end of asparagus season, so get it while you can! I love cooking asparagus restaurant-style and serving it alongside grilled chicken in June, but you can also add it to one of these recipes.
Peas
Fresh peas, including sugar snap and English peas, are at their best in June. While English peas are a little bit of a pain to shell, they are such a treat, I don’t even mind it! These recipes call for frozen or canned peas, but you can swap in fresh.
Cherries
Cherries range from tart to sweet, and while they can be pretty darn pricy the rest of the year, when they’re in season, you can get them when they’re most affordable. Make your own cherry pie filling from scratch and put them to use in these desserts instead of canned filling.
Zucchini
Zucchini season really starts kicking into gear later in the summer, but I love early season zucchini, which is tender and mild in flavor. Rather than grating it into Zucchini Bread or using it for Zucchini Boats, I like using this smaller zucchini in these dishes:
Rhubarb
Rhubarb: you either love it or you hate it. But no list of what to cook in June would be complete without it! If this tart, puckery veggie is your jam, I’ve got a few fun ideas for you. (And yes, jam is literally one of them.)
More Seasonal Cooking Ideas
- Even though we’re talking about what to cook in June, July is right around the corner! Start planning with these 20+ Festive 4th of July Food Ideas.
- Surprise dad with a homecooked meal! I have plenty of options in this collection of 90+ Father’s Day Recipes Every Dad Will Love.
- If you’re in the mood for firing up the grill, be sure to check out these 50+ Grilling Recipes to Save for Summer.
- June is the perfect time of year for a picnic! With 65+ Easy Picnic Recipes For A Crowd, you’re sure to find a few that strike your fancy.
