Late Summer Recipes.

Late Summer Recipes. Our best recipes to savor the very end of the season! I’m sharing everyone’s most-loved late summer dishes to cook and bake right now. Think fresh tomatoes, zucchini, sweet corn, and juicy peaches — the produce that makes this time of year so special. You’ll find appetizers to share, easy family dinners, and the sweetest desserts to bake. If you’re looking for something delicious to make this weekend, it’s all right here.

As we head into Labor Day, I feel two things at once: excitement for cozy fall days ahead, but also a little sadness to be saying goodbye to sweet summer. It really did fly by! And while fall is absolutely my favorite season, I want to make the most of these last few weeks of summer cooking.

What always bugs me this time of year is how quickly everyone skips straight into fall, pumpkin spice and all, the minute Labor Day ends. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited for all the fall recipes too. But late summer is when the produce is at its peak. Tomatoes, corn, zucchini, greens, and especially peaches are never better than right now.

So instead of rushing to crack open a can of pumpkin, let’s lean into peaches, corn, and everything summer has to offer. Below you’ll find a mix of personal favorites and reader-loved recipes, old classics and new gems, all perfect for right now.

Enjoy, and have fun cooking, grilling, and baking this weekend!

appetizers + big salads

Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad – most popular 

Peach Burrata Parmesan Crostini with Hot Honey

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata

Easy White Chicken Chili Corn Dip

Mexican Street Corn Dip (most popular)

Peach Thyme Smash

Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita

family dinners 

Simple Roasted Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta

Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken – most popular 

Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken Salad

Easy Bruschetta Chicken

6 Ingredient Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

Skillet Mexican Tomatillo Chicken and Rice

Healthier One Pot Hamburger Helper most popular (especially with kids)

One Pot Buffalo Chicken “Helper”

Rosemary Peach Chicken in a White Wine Pan Sauce

Crockpot Brown Butter Tomato and Ricotta Pasta

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

3 Cheese Prosciutto Peach Pizza

Zucchini Cheddar Chicken Noodle Casserole

Crockpot Hamburger Helper

One Pan Corn and Zucchini Pesto Orzo Casserole

One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

desserts – good for bake sales too!

Caramel Peach Dump Cake – most popular

Bake Sale Peanut Butter Oat Bars – the back-to-school/bake sale favorite  

Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie – super popular 

Jumbo Caramel Peach Cobbler Muffins – just shared, but currently a top recipe

Cinnamon Crunch Peach Muffin Bread – most popular 

Lunchroom Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – bake sale favorite 

Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread – just shared, but currently a top recipe

Blender Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Pecan Bread

Easy Ginger Blackberry Peach Cobbler

Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

If you make any of these Late Summer Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!