05-06-2025
What to cook in June: Market-to-table recipes that nail 'the Martha Stewart aesthetic'
Searches for the "Martha Stewart aesthetic" are up 2,899% on Pinterest, alongside rising interest in "garden to table" and "fresh summer" recipes. If you're dreaming of a Martha Girl Summer, this list is your guide to easy, beautiful market-to-table meals.
Whether you're bringing home bundles of asparagus or pints of strawberries, we've got plenty of ideas for turning your haul into something delicious — including cost-saving recipes that blend pantry staples with what's in season now. And if you end up with extra, homemade preserves are an easy, budget-friendly way to make your produce last — and a great weekend activity to do with friends.
If you're hosting during this fruit-forward month, focusing on seasonal ingredients instantly gets you that Martha aura. Consider our rhubarb shrub martini, which is light, tangy and a little unexpected. For dessert, leave lots of room! A trendy cake grazing board might be ideal when there are this many gorgeous strawberry and rhubarb treats to choose from. Or keep it very simple and crowd-pleasing with Lidia Bastianich's no-bake berry tiramisu — it never misses.
Asparagus, prosciutto and parmesan turnovers
Grilled radicchio salad with tahini and chive dressing
Loubia bil zeit
Berry tiramisu
Strawberry rhubarb custard tart
Rhubarb shrub
Mango vanilla mousse