Midwest Living July August 2019 Recipes

By Hannah Agran
June 27, 2019
Our July August 2019 issue includes cures for any kind of ice cream craving, recipes perfect for peach season, and a macaroni salad that takes the classic pasta up a notch.
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Raspberry Ripple with Oat Crunch Ice Cream

We won't lie: This recipe takes some effort. But if you're willing to commit to a longish weekend cooking session, you won't be disappointed. It's absolutely delicious.Raspberry Ripple with Oat Crunch Ice Cream recipe.

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Peach and Bacon Avocado Toast

You say tomato, we say peach-at least, we do for this fantastic BLT-avocado toast hybrid. Eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!Peach and Bacon Avocado Toast recipe.

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No-Churn Peanut Brittle Ice Cream

This ice cream is dead-simple, but plan to make it a day ahead: The salty peanut butter slows down the freezing. It's soft but edible at 8 hours, fully scoopable at 24.No-Churn Peanut Brittle Ice Cream recipe.

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Summertime Smashed Burgers

Break the cardinal rule of grilling-don't press the patties!-with this diner-style smash burger, made on the grill in a cast-iron griddle or skillet. The recipe comes from Weber's Ultimate Grilling, a new book by the grill company's resident chef, Jamie Purviance.Summertime Smashed Burgers recipe.

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Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake

The taste of childhood birthdays, encapsulated in one dessert. Yes, there are a lot of steps. But the ice cream is from the store. The batter is quick. And that classic fudgy crunch layer? Nailed it. To serve, just drizzle with hot fudge and pile on the whipped cream.Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake recipe.

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Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad

In Mexico, grilled corn comes coated in mayonnaise, lime, cheese and cilantro. We just added pasta, plus lots of green onion for bite. It's a macaroni salad that's anything but basic.Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad recipe.

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No-Churn Blueberry Ice Cream

Pure. Violet. Joy. The intense color comes from simmering the berries for a few minutes to release their juices-but after that step, this brightly fruity no-special-gear-required recipe couldn't be more simple.No-Churn Blueberry Ice Cream recipe.

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Jamaican Pork Tenderloin with Broccoli-Peach Slaw

Broccoli slaw mix is the quick cheat in this colorful, weeknight-simple recipe that's festive enough to serve to friends.Jamaican Pork Tenderloin with Broccoli-Peach Slaw recipe.

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No-Churn Lemon Bar Ice Cream

True to the easy no-churn spirit, this burst of summer sunshine requires no stovetop cooking or baking: Just stir in purchased lemon curd and crumbled vanilla Oreos.No-Churn Lemon Bar Ice Cream recipe.

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Vegan Coconut Chip Ice Cream

Yes, this ice cream is dairy- free, but it's also a creamy, not- too-sweet delight for anyone who loves coconut.Vegan Coconut Chip Ice Cream recipe.

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S'more Sundae

The ice cream in this gooey, campfire-worthy extravaganza is store-bought, so you can focus your kitchen wizardry on making the amazing toppings from scratch (although, we won't judge if you swap in purchased hot fudge or marshmallow creme).S'more Sundae recipe.

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Peach Panzanella

Make this gorgeous twist on the classic Italian salad with only the ripest summer peaches and tomatoes, so the bread soaks up all the sweet juices.Peach Panzanella recipe.

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Rosemary-Balsamic Peaches with Honey and Whipped Ricotta

You can have this elegant, summery dessert on the table in 25 minutes flat. (Whipping ricotta for a minute transforms its texture from slightly grainy to creamy and buttery. Don't be tempted to skip this step!)Rosemary-Balsamic Peaches with Honey and Whipped Ricotta recipe.

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Heavenly Hash Ice Cream

A close relative to Rocky Road, Heavenly Hash has marshmallow creme, almonds and chocolate chunks swirled into a fudgy, churned chocolate base.Heavenly Hash Ice Cream recipe.

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Sparkling Vanilla Lemonade

This lemonade calls for less sugar than most recipes and tastes just enough like cream soda to make you smile. The recipe comes from The Watkins Company, a 151-year-old spice and extract company in Minnesota.Sparkling Vanilla Lemonade recipe.

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Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt

Inspired by the classic drink at Indian restaurants (and, conveniently, made with frozen mango), this subtly tangy churned fro-yo is laced with cardamom and gets a golden boost from turmeric.Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt recipe.

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DIY Dip Cones

A dip cone made with good-quality vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate and salted pecans is a revelation-both nostalgic and completely new. But that's just our favorite. Pretzels? Pistachios? You do you.DIY Dip Cones recipe.

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