As the heat gets up and the sun shines, August is a beautiful month for food. If you’re wondering what to eat in August, here are some ideas for you!
August is certainly a month for barbecues and salads – I have plenty of those for you here.
It’s also a month of summer holidays, so if you are getting away to a rented house somewhere lovely, you might want to try cooking some of these recipes.
And August, because of being a month off school, might be the month where you hear ‘what’s for dinner tonight?’ the most from the kids! If that’s the case, let this list do the thinking for you.
What to Eat in August – In Season
Salad ingredients like tomatoes and cucumber are happily in season in August, so it’s a perfect time to make those delicious big salads to go alongside a barbecue.
These are some of the other ingredients that are in season in August:
- Blackberries
- Fennel
- Summer squash
- French beans
- Peas
- Spring onions
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Sage
- Coriander
- Mackerel
- Lamb
- Venison
Here, I’ve selected some beautiful recipes which are perfect for cooking in August. Simply save the page and use this as your shopping guide for the next 4 weeks!
What to Eat in August – Week 1
Enjoy tuna and salmon during the week, as well as a chicken nacho salad and gorgeous halloumi pittas. Then it’s roast duck with chips for the weekend (yum!) and the leftovers can be used in the hoisin duck stir fry.
Tuna with Rice, Greens and Wasabi Dressing
Pan seared tuna with sticky rice, fresh green vegetables and a zingy wasabi dressing.
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Salmon and Beetroot Flatbreads
These lightly smoked salmon and beetroot flatbreads with soured cream and dill make a simple, low effort lunch or dinner.
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Chilled Beetroot Soup
A refreshing cold beetroot soup topped with pickled red onions, radish, feta, dill and edible flowers.
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Quick Chicken Nacho Salad
A simple and quick salad with cheesy nachos, chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, jalapeños and soured cream.
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Halloumi Pittas with Sriracha Mayo and Salad
Simple and easy halloumi pittas with rocket and sriracha mayo, served with a cucumber, tomato and mint salad.
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Roast Duck with Chips and Hoisin Sauce
Delicious roasted duck served with chips and an incredible hoisin sauce. This recipe will serve at least 4.
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Hoisin Duck Stir Fry
A simple and quick hoisin duck stir fry with homemade hoisin sauce
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What to Eat in August – Week 2
A couple of very easy weeknight recipes – one pot bacon and lentil pasta and a delicious one pan chicken and vegetables with red pesto, and a wonderful barbecued pork loin for the weekend.
Baked Cod with Creamy Chorizo Beans
Easy baked cod with a delicious creamy chorizo and bean stew with spinach.
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Easy Ramen Recipe With Soy Marinated Eggs
A simple homemade ramen with rich broth and soy-marinated eggs. It takes a little time, but the steps are easy — and the result is a deeply flavourful bowl that’s completely worth the wait.
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One Pot Bacon and Lentil Pasta
Simple and delicious one pot pasta with bacon, courgette, lentils and mushrooms.
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Thai Noodle Soup
A fragrant and delicious Thai noodle soup with ginger, garlic, chilli and lemongrass.
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One Pan Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake
A simple one pan chicken and vegetable tray bake with potatoes, sweet baby peppers and olives, drizzled with yoghurt and red pesto.
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The Best Barbecued Pork Loin With Smoky BBQ Rub
Juicy, smoky barbecued pork loin with a simple spice rub and homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer grilling or as a festive pork roast — rich, sticky and full of flavour.
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Beetroot and Wensleydale Tartlets
Delicious little pastry tartlets, stuffed with beetroot, onion, spinach and cheese.
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What to Eat in August – Week 3
You have some glorious fresh recipes this week, including a pomegranate, feta and chickpea salad and a chicken, avocado and quinoa salad. Plus, an amazing chicken stroganoff pie for the weekend.
Pomegranate, Feta and Chickpea Salad
A fresh, bright and zingy salad with chickpeas, pomegranate, feta and rocket and topped with a mint yoghurt.
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Chicken, Avocado and Quinoa Salad
A deliciously simple salad that’s perfect hot or cold, with chicken, avocado and quinoa with a coriander, garlic and lime dressing.
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Pan Fried Tilapia with Massaman Sauce and Potatoes
Fish fillets and fried potatoes in a fragrant, warming massaman curry sauce.
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Baked Octopus with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Incredible, tender baked octopus with soft, buttery garlic potatoes
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Chorizo and Halloumi Pasta
Incredible creamy chorizo and halloumi pasta – a rich and sumptuous combination for dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes
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Chicken Stroganoff Pie
A delicious, creamy chicken stroganoff pie with mushrooms and peppers, topped with a golden puff pastry crust.
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What to Eat in August – Week 4
As squash comes into season, this butternut squash and sage lasagne is one you’re going to want to try again and again. Throw the pork chops on the barbecue on Sunday for a delicious end of the week treat!
Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagne
A seriously delicious vegetarian lasagne with butternut squash, ricotta and sage.
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Smoky Pork and Black Bean Tacos
Delicious, smoky pork and black bean tacos with all the flavour of slow cooking and ready in just half an hour!
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Sweetcorn and Black Bean Salad
A bright and fresh sweetcorn and black bean salad, with bell pepper, tomatoes, coriander and lime.
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Fennel and Kippers on Toast
Really simple but gourmet tasting, these smoky kippers on toast with fennel and crème fraiche make a brilliant breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
A comforting dish of spinach and ricotta cannelloni. – made with fresh lasagne sheets – topped with a tomato sauce.
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Cheesy Bacon and Mushroom Gnocchi Bake
A delicious gnocchi bake with bacon, mushrooms and tender stem broccoli in a creamy sauce, topped with crumbly cheshire cheese.
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Honey Mustard Glazed Pork Chop with Mac and Cheese and Sweetcorn
Incredible honey and mustard glazed pork chops served with creamy macaroni cheese and sweetcorn.
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More from this series;
What to Eat This Month – September
What to Eat This Month – October
What to Eat This Month – November
What to Eat This Month – December
What to Eat This Month – January
What to Eat This Month – February
What to Eat This Month – March
What to Eat This Month – April
What to Eat This Month – May
What to Eat This Month – June
What to Eat This Month – July
