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It's HERE! 👉 (Your AUGUST Bucket List)

Published about 9 hours ago • 2 min read

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Hey friends❣️

I love the month of August because at some point, I never know exactly when, I'll catch that first whiff of fall ~ the signal that my favorite season isn't far away.

But even I have to admit August has a lot going for it. The food is spectacular. Everything is in season, and everything tastes amazing.

Your must make recipes for August

​Almond Fig Cake​

Chunky snack cakes made with late summer fruit are a staple in my August kitchen.

  1. ​Dimply Plum Cake​
  2. ​Blackberry Buttermilk Cake​

​Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup​

After a long absence hot soups start to sound good again. These transitional August soups feel just right.

  1. ​Fire Roasted Tomato Soup​
  2. ​Three Sisters Soup​

​S'Mores Cookie Pie​

August always comes with a little clock ticking in the background, along with the urge to squeeze in everything we meant to do this summer ~ especially those iconic memory-making desserts.

  1. ​Classic Blueberry Pie​
  2. ​Cherry Crumble Pie​

​Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf Cake​

Apple season kicks off in August, which is super exciting around here. My apple recipe collection is epic!

  1. ​Puff Pastry Apple Streudel​
  2. ​Irish Apple Cake​

​Spiced Peach Cobbler Bars​

And of course we're still eating our weight in stone fruit.

I grab for this multiple times a day

A silicone spoonula is hands down my favorite kitchen utensil. I rely on it for batters and doughs, and can't imagine making puddings and custards without it, so I have multiples.

I always buy a one-piece design, so there's no handle to break off, and it's easier to clean. I love these tools!!

​Greek Shrimp Packets with Orzo​

What's for dinner in August?

  1. ​Chicken Margherita Pasta​
  2. ​Miso Glazed Salmon​

​Melon Salad with Chili and Lime​

And last but not least melon is peaking this month, so now is the time to enjoy it.

~ Sue Moran

My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

See you at the table!

​DESSERT​

​DINNER​

​EXPLORE​
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