Summer Time in Nashville

Last Updated August 06, 2017

cucumbers, okra and tomatoes at the CSA pick-up at Green Door Gourmet.

Summer is in full swing at farms and produce stands around town. Here are five recipes using some of our favorites.

Pasta Salad with Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Corn

The is the perfect summer pasta salad. Use the flavorful oil that the mozzarella balls come packed in to impart more flavor. The sweet corn offsets the salty oil just perfectly.

Lady Peas with Feta and Tomatoes

Tomato Phyllo Tart with Cheddar

This 5 ingredient summer tart is a show stopper and holds great for parties.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint

Summer in a bowl from our first farm dinner in 2017.

Grill Up Some Elote: Mexican Street Corn

J.M. Thomason's Chili Lime Seasoning makes this ever popular corn recipe super flavorful and perfect for summer.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

I love to whirl up this sauce in September or whenever red bell peppers are in season. At 2 for $1, I can't resist loading up on them. I roast them under the broiler until blackened, wrap them up in...