I grew up in San Francisco, the place the climate hovers round 70°F (21°C) year-round. Shifting to New York launched me to a distinct rhythm: summers outlined by cookouts, seashore days, and individuals who will not cease insisting that heat climate is healthier. Although I am admittedly not a fan of the warmth, I really like summer time and all of the produce it brings. I am nonetheless chasing the final of the season’s fruit and veggies—cucumbers, zucchini, peaches, and eggplant—and cooking with them every time I can.

Equally, our editors need to savor the final of summer time’s bounty. This September, we’re trying ahead to sheet-pan rooster with bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, loading up on Harmony grapes, and blitzing candy corn right into a creamy soup. Beneath, you will discover 12 editor-approved recipes that can maintain you impressed within the kitchen this month.