Summer Fest: Savory Stone Fruit
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I got a little peach-happy at the farmers' market last weekend. They looked and smelled so amazing that I bought way more than I needed and couldn't help but bite into one on the way home. There is really nothing like a fresh summer peach. But when you have so many at the peak of ripeness, what to do?
Instead of loading up on desserts, try incorporating fresh peaches into your dinner. Get inspired by this gorgeous Peach Gnocchi from 101 Cookbooks—just one successful example of peaches gone savory. If gnocchi from scratch is too time-intensive for your summer supper, we’ve got plenty more ideas...
Peach + Meat = A very happy marriage. Evidence:Blue Kitchen's Spicy Pork Chops with Balsamic Peaches:Grilled Peach Salad with Steak from Kitchen 72:
For maximum versatility, make a savory peach condiment.
Peach-Mustard Compote from Food Network Magazine:Peach-Lime Salsa from Rock Recipes:
Or use peaches in a fresh, simple summer salad.
The Kitchn's Fresh Peach Salad with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Mint:Tomato Peach Salad from Food Network Magazine:
And even if you have peaches with dinner, we see nothing wrong with peach cobbler for dessert.
What's your favorite savory peach recipe?More Stone Fruits with Friends and Family:
- Paula's Perfect Peach Cobbler on the FN Dish
- Peachy Party Foods from Alison at Food2
- How to Poach a Peach from Food Network UK
- Puttin’ Up Peach Pickles, Compote and More with Liz on Healthy Eats
- Todd and Diane of White on Rice Couple: Riesling Poached Pluots.
- Margaret at A Way to Garden: What is stone fruit, anyhow? Plus: Clafoutis batter revisited.
- Caroline at The Wright Recipes: Ginger and Vanilla Poached Peaches.
- Kelly at Just a Taste: Peaches Cream Cupcakes.
- Judy of Divina Cucina: Chocolate Amaretti Baked Apricots.
- Cate at Sweetnicks: Blueberry Peach Smoothies.
- Paige at The Sister Project: A Summer Fruit Whatchamacallit (not a pie, not a crisp, but delicious).
- Marilyn at Simmer Till Done: Cherry Apricot Pie with Ginger-Almond Crunch.
- Alana at Eating From the Ground Up: Stone fruit slump.
- Caron of San Diego Foodstuff: grilled peach parfait and coconut peach gazpacho.
- Tigress in a Jam: nectarine preserve with summer savory and white pepper.