Is there anything better than running out to your garden and grabbing a basket full of fresh vegetables and herbs? The flavors taste better, the colors are more vibrant, and every bite feels like a small victory. Especially, with the scorching heat we’ve had this summer! But as the season progresses, you might find yourself with more zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans or herbs than you know what to do with. That’s where my recipe round-up comes in! I’ve gathered some of my favorite simple and delicious recipes to help you transform your garden’s bounty into delicious meals, ensuring that not a single piece of your hard work goes to waste!
Is your garden overflowing with zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers and more? These fresh veggie and herb recipes turn your harvest into savory sides, easy dinners, and sweet treats, so nothing goes to waste! No garden of your own? Store bought or farm stand produce works just as well. Let’s get cooking!
This cabbage, these carrots, these potatoes, these onions … will soon become me. Such a tasty fact! – Mike Garofalo
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I’m Kim, and there’s nothing I love more than a warm kitchen and something delicious on the stove or baking in the oven! I share simple, comforting recipes that fill your house with the best aromas and bring people to the table. Let’s make something delicious!
Bring the Garden’s Bounty to Your Table
Honestly friends, I love having my own garden but, I know that gardening isn’t possible for everyone. Hopefully, you have a family member, neighbor or friend that blesses you with some homegrown goodness. However, if you don’t, just know that the recipes below can be made with store bought or road side stand veggies, too!
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread | Feet Under My Table
This rich and delicious double chocolate zucchini bread is a perfect way to use up all that extra zucchini in your garden. It’s an easy recipe that uses cocoa powder and chocolate chips for deep chocolate flavor. It’s a yummy summertime treat that everyone will love!
Easy and Refreshing Cucumber Salad With Dill | Bricks ‘n Blooms
This cucumber salad with dill is refreshing and the perfect side dish for your next summer gathering or weeknight dinner. It’s a simple recipe that comes together in minutes!
Easy Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Boats | Simply 2 Moms
With only five ingredients and black pepper to taste, these easy chicken alfredo zucchini boats are perfect for a busy weeknight. Only 30 minutes from prep-to-table.
Mediterranean Greek Dip With Feta Appetizer | The Ponds Farmhouse
This healthy Mediterranean Greek dip with feta is a refreshing and simple appetizer perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions, and olive oil, this nutritious dip comes together quickly. Serve with bagel bites, pita or French bread.
Homemade Dill Dip: A Quick & Easy Recipe | Cottage in the Mitten
My quick and creamy homemade dill dip is the perfect way to use fresh herbs from your garden. This recipe is so simple and combines sour cream and mayonnaise with fresh dill for a delicious flavor. It’s a great appetizer for any gathering, and a perfect complement to fresh vegetables, crackers, or pretzels.
How To Make Quick Pickles | WM Design House
Use a store-bought mix to make quick and easy dill pickles with this Mrs. Wages dill pickle recipe. Wendy shares her step-by-step instructions for sterilizing jars, preparing the pickling mixture, and canning your pickles.
Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe | Garlic Salt & Lime
This beef taco stuffed pepper recipe is gluten free, has an quick prep time, and a perfect way to use up all those delicious peppers in your garden.
Easy Vegetarian Green Bean Recipe with Garlic | Hen and Horse Design
There is nothing like fresh green beans! Get ready to jazz up your beans with this yummy recipe from Hen and Horse Design. This recipe is a great way to elevate a simple side dish with cranberries, garlic, shallots, shaved parmesan and a mustard vinaigrette.
Easy Pan Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs | Pinecones & Acorns
This simple recipe for pan roasted tomatoes with herbs is a great base to use in many of your favorite recipes. You can roast them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and your favorite fresh herbs. Elizabeth even shares how to store them so you can use them all winter long!
Blueberry Compote Recipe | Thistle Key Lane
If you are lucky enough to grow your own blueberries, you’re going to love this recipe! This blueberry compote is easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes. Serve it warm or cold on French toast, ice cream or pair with your favorite grilled meat.
Yummy Zucchini Lasagna | Thistlewood Farms
This healthy zucchini lasagna is a great way to use up some of the extra zucchini in your garden! It’s a classic comfort food and also low-carb. It’s a simple layered dish with plenty of gooey cheese on top!
Perfect Corn on the Cob | Living Large in a Small House
This post shares the secret to making perfect corn on the cob. The recipe is quick and easy and uses a little bit of sugar to bring out the natural sweetness!
Simple Steps to Drying Sage | Cottage in the Mitten
Learn my step-by-step instructions for drying sage at home. I share how to harvest, prepare the leaves and air-dry them on a paper bag. It’s an easy way to preserve your flavorful garden herb to use all year long!
Fresh Veggie & Herb – Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Your Favorite Garden-to-Table Recipe?
I hope you’ve enjoyed this round-up of fresh from the garden recipes! Like I said earlier, even if you don’t have your own garden you can always buy some veggies and make these delicious recipes. Whether you’re making creamy dips, sweet treats, or tasty dinners, there’s a scrumptious way to enjoy every last bit of your hard work!
There’s something so humbling about a harvest. We plant a tiny seed, and God mutiplies it into more than we could ever eat alone. What a gift to share that abundance with the people we love!
Now, go fill your gathering basket! I would love to hear which recipe or recipes you try!
Happy cooking and enjoy!
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I am LOVING this post! Thank you for sharing the chocolate zucchini bread…but, oh, my! I need to try ALL of these! I needed the inspiration today!
I know so many good recipes!
Some amazing looking things for me to try! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you enjoy them!