Weekends are an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, relax and indulge in a hobby or two.
Cooking and baking are a great activity to do on the weekend, since it can be fun to try new recipes and experiment with new flavors. It’s also a good time to use up some produce in your fridge or take a trip to the farmers market to get new produce.
As the summer is winding down, you can still make the most of fresh summer produce. Here’s a list of 10 recipes you can try this weekend.
Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs
Gordon Ramsay’s soft, creamy scrambled eggs can be yours this weekend. Master Class has a video and instructions for making the ideal scrambled eggs. You’ll need eggs, butter, sea urchin tongue (I usually omit this ingredient), chives, crème fraiche, salt and pepper.
Recipe: Master Class.
Time: 5 to 10 minutes.
Black pepper biscuits and sausage gravy
Biscuits and gravy is a stick-to-your-bones kind of recipe and making it can be a nice, slow way to start the weekend. The black pepper in the biscuits will add additional flavor and spice, and the sausage gravy is made in the traditional way.
Recipe: Food Network.
Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Caprese avocado toast
Elevate your avocado toast by adding a caprese spin on it. This toast recipe would go well with a mug of herbal tea and a trip to the patio with a good book. The balsamic glaze on top makes it feel fancy and it comes together quickly.
Recipe: The Kitchn.
Time: 10 minutes.
Loaded cucumber and avocado sandwich
This vegetarian sandwich has fresh herbs like chives and plenty of vegetables like cucumber and bell pepper. The cheese helps to make it kid-friendly (you can substitute the extra-sharp cheddar for a milder cheddar) and it’s a good way to use up any avocados that are on the verge of being overripe.
Recipe: Eating Well.
Time: 10 to 15 minutes.
Baked ham and cheese sliders
If you need to feed a crowd for lunch in a jiff, these ham and cheese sliders are a good option. The condiments add some needed zest to the simple sandwich and can be left out if you have some eaters who don’t like mustard.
Recipe: All Recipes.
Time: 35 minutes.
Mango-avocado salad with lime vinaigrette
This simple greens salad has a salty, fishy dressing that packs a punch. The peas add some crunch to the salad while the mango adds some sweetness, so the salad ends up striking a balance between the two, with the lime juice adding some acidity to the mix. If you want to top this salad with additional protein, grilled fish is a good summer option.
Recipe: The New York Times.
Time: 15 minutes.
Fettuccine and sweet corn cream
This pasta recipe comes together in around a half-hour. If you’re looking to mix up your typical tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce for something new, this sweet corn cream is a good alternative that brings good flavors, but isn’t too daring for a group with varied tastes.
Recipe: Love & Lemons.
Time: 30 minutes.
Mexican street corn flatbread
A flatbread feeds a group, and if you’re looking to bring in some summer flavors, try this Mexican street corn flatbread. While corn on flatbread/pizza seems a little out of the ordinary, the corn can be a sweet element that adds dimension to the flatbread.
Recipe: Delish.
Time: 35 minutes.
Tilapia with corn salsa
This tilapia recipe is simple and the corn salsa adds a summer flair to it. If you’d like to add a side or two, mashed potatoes are a natural companion or a fresh green salad. More out of the box ideas would be a pesto risotto or a peach caprese salad.
Recipe: Taste of Home.
Time: 10 minutes.
Peach cobbler
Peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is a classic summer dessert. To elevate it further, consider adding a sprig of mint and some balsamic glaze on top. If you like your food salty, sprinkling some Maldon salt on top can add some dimension and texture to your cobbler.
Recipe: Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes.