There are two end-of-summer attitudes.
The first is resignation: You pull out your fall spices, pack away the beach towels, and count down the days until apple pies, pumpkin spice lattes, and lamb stews.
We are taking the second path: the path of summer exuberance. September is around the corner, but we're not craning our necks. We're too busy looking at all the peaches and watermelons and tomatoes -- oh, the tomatoes! So go ahead: Keep your flip flops in rotation. Plan those Labor Day barbecues. Eat five peaches in a row. Just keep a napkin on hand, and make these recipes before it's time to put on a sweater.
Watermelonade by Merrill Stubbs
![Watermelonade](https://images.food52.com/_K_M1PlfCQM56egg_e5VOdbteqo=/66245b83-3ff3-498c-8bef-9ceea8ca9b45--LEMONADE-024.jpg)
Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches by fiveandspice
![Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://images.food52.com/XeIbmY4H64US6M1ZorzM7U1787Q=/d2eb04c4-eccd-4623-94b7-1ccf8caf0bf9--ice_cream_sandwiches.jpg)
Corn, Bacon, and Clam Stew by Matt Greco
![Corn, Bacon, and Clam Stew](https://images.food52.com/V6nN-R3LgbTTFXLRKQBOLmTieDA=/f54e098f-02a7-4ce2-a163-ba6bf40ea3a0--081010f52_ME_0592.JPG)
Eggplant Parmesan by Nancy Jo
![Eggplant Parmesan](https://images.food52.com/JKRKyvtTad5VYu5lN_YSwytA3mc=/c659c657-7f92-4615-a225-8abab534985e--eggplant_parm.jpg)
Perfect Peach-Blueberry Pandowdy by EmilyC
![Perfect Peach-Blueberry Pandowdy](https://images.food52.com/W2Hc0z4pM9N7VbCCghSV6UivwSk=/996b9a09-ccb8-4de9-868c-f3710c01aed8--2013-0730_finalist_peach-pandowdy-805.jpg)
Alice Waters' Ratatouille by Genius Recipes
![Alice Waters' Ratatouille](https://images.food52.com/sVQhWwCsmzM7T_KxSPIwzmOhiKc=/8b373683-8200-49c6-b821-528414851084--Food52_082211-2792.jpg)
Black Raspberry Ice Cream by Merrill Stubbs
![Black Raspberry Ice Cream](https://images.food52.com/JKoa8QeM86s0sMK-iM6eWml3B58=/8f2448d4-392c-4571-a660-d29349906233--Black_raspberry_ice_cream.jpg)
A Tomato Sandwich Worthy of a Little Bacon by inpatskitchen
![A Tomato Sandwich Worthy of a Little Bacon](https://images.food52.com/MlB45p4dviD4ZNzLgVi378fGppU=/fa6d3e56-05a1-43b8-9dbc-d2aedc20b2dc--18.jpeg)
Summer Weekend Pasta by Amanda Hesser
![Summer Weekend Pasta](https://images.food52.com/8v8KQ_T18gn-CWKDncwbZgNiOtA=/0669e91a-d6f4-4e24-9476-2bd2be891c32--food52_07-10-12-2-83.jpg)
Raspberry Swamp Pie by Amanda Hesser
![Raspberry Swamp Pie](https://images.food52.com/wiplxPtz4MfGVop6R65W4zHgVZo=/498830b0-a034-4ad7-917a-7b7877b3bfa9--food52_07-05-11-168.jpg)
Tomato Salad with Corn, Summer Squash and Roasted Onions by Merrill Stubbs
![Tomato Salad with Corn, Summer Squash and Roasted Onions](https://images.food52.com/OZ6xGfStoKFIIELdV_09B_mubIo=/aba1cdbb-6d58-4c14-bf58-b6a130f1f7bc--2013-0819_finalist_golden-summer-salad-772.jpg)
Apricot and Peach Crumb Pie by Yossy Arefi
![Apricot and Peach Crumble Pie](https://images.food52.com/eEKS15cDexXmKAnYf61fIGVdx3o=/bbc9745f-c732-41d3-a320-31dd446c6d2b--apricot_and_peach_pie_yossy_arefi-7.jpg)
Brown Butter Tomatoes by Amanda Hesser
![Brown Butter Tomatoes](https://images.food52.com/ivEALEL7I8CSF1SA44mPD7rSRgg=/83311ba0-8868-4fae-a735-efab9ef4b32c--08-14-12-TomatoButterPan.jpg)
Silky Sweet and Sour Eggplant Caponata by Brooklyn Salt
![Silky Sweet and Sour Eggplant Caponata](https://images.food52.com/ZJQJ3-zFDSr7juHCFObfPBMDJVI=/471514b0-b354-4545-8c81-34bcb43e2c4a--2013-0806_caponata-039.jpg)
I'm a former Food52 Julia Child Food Writing Fellow now studying law so I can make food fairer, more delicious, and more sustainable for everyone. I was born and raised in Montreal (mostly on poutine and matzoh ball soup), but in my heart I am an Italian grandma—I live on pizza and make a mean eggplant parmesan.
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