Four Fresh Summer Recipes Using Yakima Valley U-Pick Finds

Fresh raspberries, blackberries, cherries, blueberries, and lavender are in season right now. It's not too late to plan the perfect appetizer, entree, or beverage for your summer holiday dinner.

I love to find recipes that use farm-to-table fresh ingredients, the kind I can find at the farmers market on Sundays.

Below, I've listed four incredible recipes using foods we can find at your favorite u-pick farm*** near you, even if you don't live in the Yakima Valley like me. You can make these 4 fabulous recipes in a snap.

Four Fresh Summer Recipes Using Yakima Valley U-Pick Finds

RECIPE #1: Berry Bruschetta Crostini

Ahtanum Berry Patch

Open Wednesdays-Sundays from 9a-4p, 2811 S 74th Ave, Yakima

In Season U-Pick: Raspberries, Blackberries, and Blueberries

@statementhome Summer Berry Crostini perfect for the 4th of July! #appetizer #4thofjulyfood #easyrecipes #summerrecipe #crostini #foodtips ♬ Feels Like Summer - Samuel Jack

RECIPE #2: Cherry Glazed Flank Steak

Washington Fruit Place At Barrett Orchards

U-Pick Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (special hours for July 2-4). 209 Pecks Canyon Rd, Yakima

In-Season U-Pick: Cherries

@sarahbashi Cherry Glazed Flank Steak My steak was seasoned with: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder. #cherry #steak #sauce #dinnerideas #dinner #recipe #easy #healthy #beef #fyp #momlife #cooking #cookwithme #foodie #arugula #madefromscratch #viral #family #gourmet #homemade ♬ オリジナル楽曲 - shoko5133