We want to help those curious chefs who aren't afraid to step out of their comfort zone, with some inspiring recipes we’ve stumbled upon that utilize these great fruits and veggies that are in season starting in the month of June and lasting throughout summer.So what’s in season coming these summer months? We found a great comprehensive list from Fruits & Veggies More Matters that include the following foods:ApricotsAsian PearBarbados CherriesBeetsBell PeppersBlack CrowberriesBlack CurrantsBlackberriesBlueberriesBoysenberriesBreadfruitButter LettuceCantaloupeCasaba MelonChampagne GrapesChayote SquashCherriesCherries, SourChinese Long BeansCornCrenshaw MelonCrookneck SquashCucumbersDurianEggplantElderberriesEndiveFigsGarlicGrapefruitGrapesGreen BeansGreen Soybeans (Edamame)Honeydew MelonsJackfruitJalapeno PeppersKey LimesLima BeansLimesLoganberriesLonganLoquatLycheeManoa LettuceMulberriesNectarinesOlallieberriesOkraPassion FruitPeachesPeasPersian MelonPlumsRadishesRaspberriesSee the entire list here.Wow, now that's what we call a great list! We always appreciate a restaurant whose menu shows they're not afraid to think outside the box in terms of utilizing uncommon ingredients in a delicious way! Given our admiration for unique flavor profiles and fresh ingredients, check out these wonderful recipes we found from great cooks that use summer vegetables and fruits. For full recipes, see the link we provided from the original source. Happy summer!

Drinks

• Lychee Margarita: This adult beverage carries a tropical twist using lychess along with lime juice, triple sec and tequila.

• Passion Fruit Mojito: We were definitely spoiled at the W Hotel Bali in Indonesia with a delicious fresh passion fruit mojito. So we are pleased to find great recipes like this one that bring out the unique passion fruit flavor in a classic refreshing drink.

Appetizers

• Prawns with Watermelon Rind Dressing: who would have thought to combine watermelon and prawns? This recipe actually uses the watermelon rind in the dressing since it's astringent nature pairs well with the prawn's richness.

• Figs with Blue Cheese and Honey: a simple recipe for a dish that packs on a lot of flavor.

Main Dishes

• Braised Eggplant with Tofu in Garlic Sauce: This tasty vegetarian Asian-inspired recipe from seriouseats.com highlights the eggplant and elevates the slightly flavorless tofu with a savory garlic sauce.

• Slow Cooker Blackberry Pulled Pork: When you think of pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue sauce normally comes to mind first. This recipe actually features a savory blackberry sauce!

Dessert

• Grilled Necatrines with Maple Creme Fraiche: Nectarines are juicy, sweet, tart and make wonderful desserts in the summer. This awesome no-bake recipe will be sure to satisfy your sweet-tooth.
• Watermelon and Honeydew Sorbets with Lemongrass Sauce: Amp up boring sorbets and use in-season melons and fragrant lemongrass!