Five Fab Ways to Enjoy Summer Peaches

I burn, I pine, I perish! When I ate my first perfectly ripe California peach, a story of summer love began. It was unexpectedly messy and the entire experience made me smile. Since then, I wait through winter and spring for the season to kick in. I get very excited about all the different kinds of peaches at Farmer’s Market and need to find creative ways to use the bounty I bring home.

Here are five simple ways to enjoy these fabulous stone fruits during peak season:

Peach Arugula Salad

A simple side salad with fresh arugula drizzled in olive oil and lemon juice, topped with diced peaches, grated parm, and a dash of salt & pepper.

Burrata Platter with Tomato-Peach Salsa and grilled baguette slices

We eat a lot of picnic dinners in summertime, and this is a go-to. Instead of a typical caprese style, toss diced peaches and halved cherry tomatoes with a little mint.

Crostini Apps with Ricotta, sliced peach, balsamic, and chopped pistachios

Assembled crostini’s are always a guest favorite for a happy hour. This mixture of creamy cheese, sweet peach, crunchy nuts, and acid from the balsamic is heaven!

Grilled Peach & Ice Cream

This is my favorite BBQ dessert. The grill is already hot so throw some halved peaches on there, add to a bowl with vanilla ice cream, crumble some graham cracker, drizzle some maple syrup and garnish with a mint leaf. Summer delivered.

Lastly…

Just eat the peach. Hold a beautiful napkin in the other hand. Let it be messy. Let it make you smile.