July is an amazing month for food, and if you’re wondering what to eat in July, you’re in the right place!
July is the month where the weather (may) be hotting up, and the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Quick meals are more important than ever!
It’s also the month where, if you grow your own vegetables, the fruits of your labour are starting to appear. Hopefully, you’ll be getting something of a bounty!
July is also a month of celebration. Schools break up for summer, families come together, holidays are in full force. So if you’re looking for recipes to feed a crowd, you’ll find some of those here too.
What to Eat in July – In Season
Cherries are one of the most exciting fruits to come into season in July. I have only shared savoury meals below, so if you’re looking for ways to use a glut of cherries, why not try my cherry muffins or cherry, pecan and dark chocolate baked oats.
These are some of the ingredients that are in season in July:
- Cherries
- Samphire
- Blueberries
- Runner beans
- Beetroot
- Fennel
- Courgettes
- Cucumber
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Crab
- Mackerel
- Lamb
Here, I’ve selected some beautiful recipes which are perfect for cooking in July. Simply save the page and use this as your shopping guide for the next 4 weeks!
What to Eat in July – Week 1
Start the week with an in-season fennel, leek and mushroom pasta, and enjoy an incredible Mediterranean chicken casserole and a seriously special duck dish.
Fennel, Leek and Mushroom Pasta
A creamy fennel, leek and mushroom pasta that makes an easy vegetarian dinner in just 20 minutes.
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Mediterranean Chicken Casserole with Couscous
A simple store cupboard casserole packed full of delicious Mediterranean flavours
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Pan Fried Gnocchi With Rocket and Watercress Pesto
Crisp, golden pan fried gnocchi with a fresh rocket and watercress pesto, finished with peas and feta. A quick weeknight meal ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Kung Pao Stir Fry Beef With Noodles
Stir fried beef and peppers with noodles and a sauce made from soy sauce, shaohsing rice wine and rice wine vinegar.
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Halloumi Salad Bowl With Satay Dressing
A simple halloumi, grain and salad bowl with cucumber and red pepper, and a divine satay dressing made from peanut butter, soy sauce and mirin.
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Pan Fried Duck Breast with White Bean Puree, Leeks, and Spring Onion and Prosecco Sauce
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One Pan Peri Peri Roast Chicken and Rice
Easy one pan roast chicken with peri peri flavours, with spicy rice and corn on the cob
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What to Eat in July – Week 2
Family favourites – creamy sausage gnocchi, asparagus lasagne and 15 minute garlic mushroom pasta fill your week days, and the weekend is consumed with a crowd pleasing baked ham and a leftover ham pie.
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
This creamy sausage gnocchi with green beans is an absolute crowd pleaser – the whole family will love it!
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Asparagus, Pea and Pesto Lasagne
A delicious and fresh asparagus, pea and pesto lasagne for spring or summer, with minimal effort.
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15 Minute Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Using only five ingredients and ready in fifteen minutes, this creamy garlic mushroom pasta is a weeknight winner!
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One Pan Baked Cod and Noodles
This one pan baked cod and noodles in coconut broth is an easy weeknight dinner. Flaky cod, tender broccoli and noodles cook together in a rich coconut sauce.
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Bottom-of-the-Freezer Vegetable Dal
A delicious and versatile dal recipe, packed full of vegetables. Using frozen vegetables, this is a store cupboard favourite that you can make all year round.
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Ginger Beer Baked Ham With Marmalade and Hot Honey Glaze
Ginger beer baked ham with a sticky marmalade and hot honey glaze. An easy gammon joint recipe perfect for Christmas, Easter or any special dinner.
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Leftover Ham Pie
A delicious creamy pie made with leftover ham, mushrooms and broccoli and topped with mashed potato.
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What to Eat in July – Week 3
Speed is the name of the game this week. Start with a delicious quinoa and lentil salad, and follow it with six recipes that take no longer than 15 minutes to make – perfect for when you just want to enjoy the sunshine.
Quinoa and Lentil Salad
A bright and flavourful quinoa and lentil salad with cucumber, feta and a citrus dressing. Fresh, filling and ready in 30 minutes – perfect for lunches, barbecues or easy weeknight dinners.
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15 Minute Creamy Chorizo and Leek Pasta
A seriously easy, seriously creamy, 5 ingredient pasta dish with chorizo and leeks.
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15 Minute Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Quick and easy pork and pineapple tacos with avocado and soured cream
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Quick and Easy Tom Kha Soup
Classic Thai Tom Kha soup simplified: Creamy coconut, zesty prawns, and rice noodles ready in 15 minutes – a flavour-packed meal with minimal prep.
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Chicken Skewers with Giant Couscous
Ready in 15 minutes, these griddled chicken skewers with a feta, pomegranate and mint couscous salad are totally delicious!
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Black Bean Quesadillas with Minty Avocado Dip
15-minute black bean quesadillas with red pepper, cheese and a minty avocado dip. Quick, easy and packed with smoky Mexican flavour – perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner.
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What to Eat in July – Week 4
Use in season samphire in these incredible twist on tacos, enjoy pork chop on the barbecue (and the tilapia too, if you’re feeling brave!). Plus, enjoy the flavours of Greece in a delicious feta and dill pie.
Scampi, Samphire and Tartar Tacos
An incredible fusion dish featuring hard taco shells stuffed with samphire, scampi and a delightful tartar sauce.
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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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Asian Style Whole Baked Black Tilapia
A whole black tilapia cooked en papillote with coriander, orange and ginger.
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Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein
A simple vegetarian chow mein with mange tout, mushrooms and bean sprouts, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Greek Style Roast Chicken and Vegetables
A simple, one pot Greek style roast chicken with anchovies, capers, lemon and garlic, served with potatoes, peppers and tomatoes.
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Chicken and Pea Risotto – Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Recipe
Creamy, comforting chicken and pea risotto made with leftover roast chicken. This easy one-pot dinner uses simple ingredients for a delicious, budget-friendly family meal.
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More from this series;
What to Eat This Month – August
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
