{"id":84166,"date":"2009-01-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-01-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sunset.com\/food-wine"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T23:16:01","slug":"food-wine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunset.com\/food-wine","title":{"rendered":"Food and Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even though the summer season<\/a> ends on September 22, unofficially, it really does feel like August is the tail end of the most carefree, laid-back time of year. Sure, in the West (and many parts of the country) we can enjoy summery activities all year-round, like grilling<\/a>, dining alfresco, and picnicking<\/a>, but the start of school and end-of-year planning at work can be a reality check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, that means August is really time to savor the last moments of the season. And we\u2019ve got the recipes that will help you do just that. Dishes like Nectarine Caprese Salad<\/a>, Smoky Summer Corn<\/a>, Grilled Eggplant Tomato Salad<\/a>, and Risotto-Stuffed Tomatoes<\/a> take advantage of fresh in-season produce. Keep grilling all month long with recipes like Grilled Calamari, Watermelon, and Tomato Salad<\/a>, Grilled Shrimp with Basil Lemon Pistou<\/a>, and Cherry Brie Burgers<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget about dessert, using the ripest summer fruit, like Roasted Pineapple with Coconut Yogurt<\/a> and Stone Fruit Cobbler with Almond Spoon Cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse these meal ideas below\u2014and enjoy the rest of your summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n