Perfect for parties or weeknights, these make-ahead dishes show off your farmers market haul.
Everything I love is at its peak.
Powerless to resist their charms, I head home with bags almost too heavy to carryevery single time.
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That summer bounty inspired the recipes below, plucked right from the pages of our August 2023 issue.
I sat down with my friend, Test Kitchen Professional Melissa Gray, and we brainstormed our hearts out.
For every dish, we committed to three guiding principles: 1.
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Pick a couple of the appetizers, and farm out the sides to friends.
Ive learned it the hard waynobody loves a party martyr!
Alright, I dont know about you, but Im HUNGRY!
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Tomato Sandwich Toasts
We had you at tomato, right?
Theyre dead simple, but surprisingly good.
This party-perfect twist on our beloved classictomato sandwichuses buttery brioche bread for a rich upgrade.
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Trust meits a small touch that makes a big difference.
Pepper Sauce Watermelon Wedges
Southerners fall into two campsthose whosalt their watermelon, and those who dont.
If youre on team salty, Im willing to bet money youll love these easy, tangy watermelon wedges.
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Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Im almost embarrassed about how easy this recipe is.
So easy, so good.
But if youre in the mood to jazz it up a bit, this twist is the ticket.
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Roasted red peppers add smoky sweetness, and you make the dressing right in the jar!
But the real kicker are these crispy black-eyed peasyoure going to want to put them on EVERYTHING.
Oh waitthis one does!
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But these adorable, individual peach icebox pies are even easier and way more impressive.
And then theres the big finishthis warm, buttery, bourbon-caramel sauce.
Heat it up just before youre ready to serve and spoon it right over each guests personal peach pie.
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Its a super-easy wow moment your party guests wont soon forget!
What are you waiting forthere’s plenty of summer left!
Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
