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Issue No. 1131: August 2021
No summertime sadness here! Eating, drinking and cooking with the season’s best is how we’re celebrating the last few weeks of summer. That means a brand new recipe that’s the perfect canvas for whatever peak-season produce you have on hand, meals so easy that you don’t even need a recipe, pies bursting with ripe summer fruits and veggies, and our favorite wines for right now. Find it all below!

Cheers,
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
Make This Now: Whipped Feta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Who doesn’t love the salty, sharp bite of feta? In this recipe, we transform the crumbly cheese into an airy, decadent dip with minimal ingredients. The result is a versatile spread that’s delicious all on it’s own, or gussied up with fresh herbs and fruits or vegetables. Trust us: you will be making this one a lot. Learn how to make it yourself HERE.
Photo Credit: The Daley Plate
8 No-Recipe Recipes for the End of Summer
Late summer’s bounty of produce means it’s improv season in the kitchen! Mixed with pantry staples and a few simple cooking techniques, meals basically season themselves this time of year. Not sure where to start? We’ve pulled together some of our favorite no-recipes with easy-to-master formulas that’ll help you cook off-the-cuff, whenever, wherever. Find it all HERE.
Photo Credit: How Sweet Eats
8 Recipes to Make Before Summer Is Over
Woah, can you believe that Labor Day is just around the corner? Before summer officially passes us by, head to the market and pick up as much of the season’s sweet produce as you can get your hands on. Find our ultimate late-summer recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart Living
12 Summer Tarts and Pies to Make Before Summer Ends
We can’t get enough of all of the ripe produce that’s in season right now, especially when it’s baked into a flaky, buttery pie! Whether you’re looking for a shareable appetizer, a delicious main, or a fruity dessert, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sweet and savory summer pies and tarts HERE.
Photo Credit: West Mount
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Ultimate Summer Wines
We’re raising a glass to summer’s last hoorah with a few of our favorite wines! Whether you’re soaking up the last bits of summer dining al fresco or simply sipping on the patio, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite wines for the warm weather! Find these picks at your local H-E-B now.
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