What to Cook in June: Seasonal Ingredient Guide

June can be a bit of a produce puzzle. It’s hot, sunny, and definitely feels like summer but many summer veggies aren’t fully in season just yet. Still, there’s plenty of fresh, flavorful produce to work with! Cooking with what’s in season not only tastes better, but it also supports local farmers and helps save money. Ready to get inspired? Here’s what to cook in June using what is in season like berries, asparagus, cherries, rhubarb and early zucchini.

Strawberry Pancakes

These easy strawberry pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and perfectly flavored with fresh berries. They are going to be the best strawberry pancakes you have ever tried.

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Lemon Blueberry Delight

Lemon blueberry delight is a no-bake treat perfect for summer, with a graham cracker crust, fluffy lemon cheesecake and jammy blueberries!

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Crockpot Strawberry Raspberry Jam

Crockpot Strawberry Raspberry Jam is the perfect way to preserve a little bit of summer to enjoy the rest of the year. Fresh strawberries and raspberries are combined with sugar and pectin, then left to simmer and thicken in a slow cooker.

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Asparagus Casserole

This creamy, cheesy asparagus casserole is the best way to use fresh springtime asparagus! You’ll love it as an Easter side dish, but it’s just as good for a Sunday dinner.

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Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is the best way to enjoy fresh spring asparagus! With Parmesan, lemon, and cracked black pepper, this is going to be your go-to asparagus recipe.

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One-Pan Baked Salmon and Asparagus

One-Pan Baked Salmon & Asparagus is an easy and healthy 30-minute meal with amazing flavor – perfect for an easy summer dinner idea!

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Pea Salad

Simple Pea Salad is a delicious southern side dish that is filled with frozen peas, bacon, chopped red onions, and cheddar cheese.

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Fettuccine Carbonara

This easy and delicious Fettuccine Carbonara Recipe is a quick and easy dinner idea!  It’s rich, creamy and ready in 30 minutes!

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Cherry Pie

This easy cherry pie recipe comes together in a matter of minutes! Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert.

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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is the most delicious and easy dump cake recipe you’ll ever try! Made with only 4-ingredients – just dump all the ingredients into a baking pan, bake and eat!

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Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

This sautéed zucchini and tomatoes recipe is the perfect summer side dish! Light and healthy, it’s packed with fresh veggies, the perfect blend of seasonings, and beautiful, vibrant colors.

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Zucchini Casserole

This Zucchini Casserole is an easy, side dish that goes with any meal. Zucchini and tomatoes topped with cheese and a crunchy panko/parmesan breadcrumb topping makes for the perfect accompaniment to any meal!

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Fried Zucchini

Fried zucchini makes a delicious appetizer or side dish—and it’s a great way to use up a bumper crop of zucchini!

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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is an easy jam with strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and fruit pectin to enjoy year-round and is perfect for gift giving!

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Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies

Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies are a perfectly-portioned way to make the most of strawberry season! A sweet-and-tart homemade strawberry and rhubarb pie filling is encased in flaky refrigerated pie crust—and to keep things petite, they’re made in muffin tin cups.

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