What to Cook This Weekend

11 Recipes for Making the Most of the Last Weekend of Summer

Yes, it's officially the last weekend of the season—and these dishes make the best of it.
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This time of year is about eating as many flavor-packed tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers as possible—and taking advantage of outdoor cooking (and dining) while the weather's still pretty warm. Here, we've gathered some of our best very-late-summer recipes, like Baja shrimp tacos and a simple tomato pie. Just done with tomatoes? You sure? Don't worry, we've added a few early fall favorites, too, to ease you into the next season.

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    3/11

    Tacos de Gobernador (Shrimp, Poblano, and Cheese Tacos)

    There are many variations of Gobernadores, but they typically include shrimp, mild chiles, and cheese. Here, chef David Castro Hussong adds bacon, which brings a surf-and-turf kind of feel.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    4/11

    Majestic and Moist New Year's Honey Cake

    This isn't your average honey cake—it's extra-moist, lightly spiced, and scented with coffee, orange, and rye whiskey. Even if you're not making anything else to mark the Jewish new year, this cake is a must-bake.

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    5/11

    Pork Tenderloin with Golden Beets

    In this recipe, pork and beets are braised in a fragrant broth with sauerkraut, lemon, and white wine—then topped with fresh herbs and nuts.

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    6/11

    Tomato Pie With Sour Cream Crust

    This recipe pairs juicy tomatoes with tangy cheese, fresh herbs, and a flaky crust. This weekend is last call for these flavors, and there isn't a better way to enjoy them.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    7/11

    Beet Salad With Pickled Mushrooms and Caramelized Shallots

    We love Olia Hercules's version of the Ukrainian salad known as shuki. The pickled mushrooms add layers of earthy brightness. You can swap the tarragon with any herb you love, and swap the sherry vinegar with another flavorful vinegar or citrus juice.

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    8/11

    Pork Meatballs and Cucumber Salad

    If you have loads of cucumbers in your garden (or your produce box), this new Epi recipe is the answer. The trick to keeping this salad crisp? Salt, drain, and squeeze excess liquid from the cucumbers before dressing them. The addition of simple oven-baked meatballs, briny olives, and sweet golden raisins makes it a meal.

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    9/11

    Swiss Chard and Herb Fritters

    These golden-brown fritters gets tons of  flavor from a generous helping of Swiss chard, parsley, cilantro, and dill. Serve them for Rosh Hashanah, if you're celebrating!

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    10/11

    Slow-Cooked Bell Peppers with Bay Leaves and Oregano

    Slow-roasting bell peppers allows them to become extra sweet and silky. Make them now and add them to meals throughout the week—they're great on ricotta toast or a grain bowl—or serve them as a hands-off side with sausages.

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    11/11

    Slow-Roasted Salmon With Harissa

    This salmon made it into our Easiest Week Ever lineup because it's a great method to have in your back pocket, especially on the weekend when you're looking to relax, not fuss.

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