What Is In Season In July?

At this time of year the farmers’ markets, roadside stands and supermarkets are bursting at the seams with fresh grown produce. Take advantage of all these good things and create some seasonal recipes around fresh July produce. Here are a few ideas.

Stuffed Cucumbers

These little bites are delicious for lunch or for a summer appetizer.

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
• 1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely shredded
• 1/4 of a green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small banana pepper or other spicy pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons relish
• Sweet paprika for garnish

Directions

Cut cucumbers lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out seeds to form a hollow center.

Combine the carrots, green pepper, spicy banana peppers, relish and cream cheese.

Spread the mixture into the center of the cucumbers. Sprinkle the top with paprika.

Cut each cucumber half into 4 pieces. Chill in the refrigerator…