Do you ever get to the farmers’ market and feel completely overwhelmed by all the incredible, colorful summer produce?

This week, we’re helping you navigate peak produce season by sharing our top farmers’ market picks for summer, PLUS all the dishes we’re making with our favorite fruits and veggies. Whether you’re filling up your tote bag or harvesting from your own garden, these are recipes we rely on for quick weeknight meals, warm weather hosting, and easy desserts.

By the end of this episode, you’ll:

1. Discover how to turn your big ripe tomatoes into a quick weeknight sauce or into a refreshing, Vietnamese-inspired soup
2. Learn how to make the most of all that extra zucchini with a dish that’s ideal for hosting or potlucks
3. Get the scoop on the recipe developers and cookbooks we rely on to make seasonal produce shine, including a legendary chef's classic corn dish that you’ll want to serve any time of day

Press play now to make the most of your farmers’ market haul!

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Book a farmers’ market tour with Sonya in Portland!

Tomatoes-

Salmon with freshly grated tomato and butter by Carolina Gelen for NYT Cooking

Nuoc Cham Gazpacho by Kendra Vaculin for Bon Appétit

Jose Andres’ wife’s famous gazpacho recipe from Food & Wine, and

Gazpacho with coconut water, developed by Sonya for Harmless Harvest

Corn -

Alice Waters’ corn cakes

Summer garden tortelloni by Ian Knauer from Gourmet Magazine

Our summer corn episode from last year!

Eggplan -

Sabich sandwiches from Serious Eats, but Sonya likes Michael Solomonov’s eggplant preparation in his Sabich recipe on The Nosher. If you can find amba, it’s a great addition!

Zucchini -

Zucchini rice gratin with tomatoes and parmesan by Andrea Albin for Gourmet...