Late Summer Recipes. Our best recipes to savor the very end of the season! I’m sharing everyone’s most-loved late summer dishes to cook and bake right now. Think fresh tomatoes, zucchini, sweet corn, and juicy peaches — the produce that makes this time of year so special. You’ll find appetizers to share, easy family dinners, and the sweetest desserts to bake. If you’re looking for something delicious to make this weekend, it’s all right here.

As we head into Labor Day, I feel two things at once: excitement for cozy fall days ahead, but also a little sadness to be saying goodbye to sweet summer. It really did fly by! And while fall is absolutely my favorite season, I want to make the most of these last few weeks of summer cooking.

What always bugs me this time of year is how quickly everyone skips straight into fall, pumpkin spice and all, the minute Labor Day ends. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited for all the fall recipes too. But late summer is when the produce is at its peak. Tomatoes, corn, zucchini, greens, and especially peaches are never better than right now.

So instead of rushing to crack open a can of pumpkin, let’s lean into peaches, corn, and everything summer has to offer. Below you’ll find a mix of personal favorites and reader-loved recipes, old classics and new gems, all perfect for right now.

Enjoy, and have fun cooking, grilling, and baking this weekend!

appetizers + big salads

Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad – most popular 

Peach Burrata Parmesan Crostini with Hot Honey

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata

Easy White Chicken Chili Corn Dip

Mexican Street Corn Dip (most popular)

Peach Thyme Smash

Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita

family dinners 

Simple Roasted Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta

Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken – most popular 

Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken Salad

Easy Bruschetta Chicken

6 Ingredient Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

Skillet Mexican Tomatillo Chicken and Rice

Healthier One Pot Hamburger Helper most popular (especially with kids)

One Pot Buffalo Chicken “Helper”

Rosemary Peach Chicken in a White Wine Pan Sauce

Crockpot Brown Butter Tomato and Ricotta Pasta

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

3 Cheese Prosciutto Peach Pizza

Zucchini Cheddar Chicken Noodle Casserole

Crockpot Hamburger Helper

One Pan Corn and Zucchini Pesto Orzo Casserole

One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

desserts – good for bake sales too!

Caramel Peach Dump Cake – most popular

Bake Sale Peanut Butter Oat Bars – the back-to-school/bake sale favorite  

Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie – super popular 

Jumbo Caramel Peach Cobbler Muffins – just shared, but currently a top recipe

Cinnamon Crunch Peach Muffin Bread – most popular 

Lunchroom Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – bake sale favorite 

Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread – just shared, but currently a top recipe

Blender Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Pecan Bread

Easy Ginger Blackberry Peach Cobbler

Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

If you make any of these Late Summer Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Bacon Goat Cheese Tomato Corn Pizza. A summertime pizza loaded with all the best things – sweet roasted shallots, cherry tomatoes, melty cheese, tangy goat cheese, smoky bacon, and fresh basil. I threw on some yellow corn too, because it’s summer and I love that little burst of sweetness it adds. This is one of those recipes that takes full advantage of all the summer produce at the markets right now – simple, fun, and so delicious!

It’s been a minute since I made a homemade pizza, but with all the summer tomatoes and sweet yellow corn popping up everywhere, I couldn’t resist baking up a fresh pizza pie!

I’ve actually been dreaming up this combination for months. It was inspired by an old tomato galette I shared way back in 2014. Isn’t that wild? I love looking back to see how much things have changed—especially my writing and definitely the photos! But honestly? I still adore that recipe. It’s a bit more time-intensive, but so perfect for summer days when you’re in the mood to bake something cozy but seasonal.

This pizza has a lot of those same vibes but with different flavors. No garlic here, but instead sweet cherry tomatoes roasted with thinly sliced shallots until the tomatoes burst and the shallots caramelize and mellow out.

From there, I layered on tangy goat cheese and crisp bacon—salty, creamy, and so good with those jammy tomatoes and sweet shallots. I added fresh corn, right off the cob. It was the perfect pop of sweet, summery flavor and brought everything together in the yummiest way!

Here are the details

Ingredients

• salted butter
• cherry tomatoes
• shallots
• fresh thyme
• chili flakes
• pizza dough – make sure this is at room temperature and not cold
• fig preserves
• crumbled goat cheese
• cooked bacon
• fresh basil
• low-moisture mozzarella
• yellow corn

Tools

You’ll need a baking dish and baking sheet to make this pizza. Alternatively, you can grill the pizza instead of oven-roasting. Both are really delicious options!

Steps

Step 1: the pizza dough

I do make my own dough, but feel free to grab your favorite store-bought dough. I love the options from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.

If you’re going the homemade route, I highly recommend making the dough a day or two ahead. I’ve been doing this lately and it bakes up like real-deal pizza shop dough every time. The extra resting time gives the dough more flavor and makes the crust chewier. So good!

Step 2: roast the tomatoes and shallots

Toss the cherry tomatoes and shallots in a baking dish with butter, fresh thyme, and chili flakes. Roast everything until the tomatoes burst and the shallots caramelize.

I always like to roast the tomatoes ahead to keep the pizza from turning soggy. Roasting brings out their sweetness, and those shallots? Buttery, a little salty, a little sweet—truly delish.

Step 3: prep the dough

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a baking sheet. You can also grill this pizza—just use a pizza stone and crank the grill to its highest setting. Make sure to preheat the stone for at least an hour to get that crispy crust.

Step 4: add the toppings

Now for the fun part! Start with a thin layer of preserves (apricot or fig are great), then add the roasted tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, chopped bacon, and some torn basil. Finish with a handful of shredded mozzarella.

Pull apart the shallots and arrange the petals over the top, then sprinkle on the sweet corn.

Slide the pizza into the oven (or onto the grill) and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is all bubbly and melty.

Serving

As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, top with more fresh basil. Slice it up and serve while warm—such a yummy way to celebrate summer produce!

Looking for other pizza recipes? Here are some favorites.

3 Cheese Prosciutto Peach Pizza

3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza

Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders

Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust

Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

Pesto Potato Burrata Pizza with Spicy Arugula

Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

Lastly, if you make this Bacon Goat Cheese Tomato Corn Pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!