I grew up in San Francisco, where the weather hovers around 70°F (21°C) year-round. Moving to New York introduced me to a different rhythm: summers defined by cookouts, beach days, and people who won’t stop insisting that warm weather is better. Though I’m admittedly not a fan of the heat, I love summer and all the produce it brings. I’m still chasing the last of the season’s fruits and vegetables—cucumbers, zucchini, peaches, and eggplant—and cooking with them whenever I can.
Similarly, our editors want to savor the last of summer’s bounty. This September, we’re looking forward to sheet-pan chicken with bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, loading up on Concord grapes, and blitzing sweet corn into a creamy soup. Below, you’ll find 12 editor-approved recipes that will keep you inspired in the kitchen this month.
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