30 Savory Ways to Make the Most of Fresh Peaches

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30 Savory Ways to Make the Most of Fresh Peaches2/30 Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This super-fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime. To get it on the table even quicker, make the salsa ahead of time. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 265 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber),

36g protein

36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 3/30 Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon Test Kitchen Approved Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different recipes. After seeing a beet soup recipe in a cookbook, I changed it a bit to include our homegrown golden beets and sweet peaches. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat

2/3 cup: 159 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat. 4/30 Peachy Pork Ribs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peachy Pork Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These meaty ribs are great picnic fare. First bake them to make them tender, then simply finish them off on the grill with a fruity basting sauce.—Tom Arnold, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 884 calories, 67g

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fat (26g saturated fat), 260mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 52g protein. 5/30 Chunky Peach Spread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fruit spread that captures the best tastes of late summer. I like that it’s low in sugar and not overly sweet, which lets the fresh peach flavor shine right through. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Fresh vs. frozen peaches: use our guidelines to know when to use each type. 6/30 Peach Mango Caprese Salad 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for the harvested goods, and this bright, flavorful salad is the refreshing end result. —Richard Robinson, Park Forest, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 248 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol,

156mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein

156mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 7/30 Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too. —Suellen Pineda, Victor, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup sauce: 330 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat

Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat. 8/30 Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I alter my sister’s recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving. —Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 52 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g

fiber), 1g protein

fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 9/30 Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings (3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce. Keep the napkins coming. — Sue Ryon, Shorewood, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 431 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

11/30 Peach Chili Sauce 1 Review

10/30 Red, White and Blue Summer Salad 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blue Summer Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness, creating a balanced, flavor-packed side dish. —Emily Falke, Santa Barbara, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 233 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 11/30 Peach Chili Sauce 1 Review

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 5 min Servings 5 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it’s always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 12/30 Curried Chicken & Peach Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Curried Chicken & Peach Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

From the Recipe Creator: This is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We’ve served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 286 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit. 13/30 Smoky Gouda & Chicken Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Gouda & Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My whole family loves this, but especially my husband and I for the deep smoke and garlic flavors. The cheese combined with the savory garlic-herb mayo is simply mouthwatering. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 352 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. 14/30 Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

The results proved irresistible!

the Recipe Creator: I had a pork tenderloin and ripe peaches that begged to be put together. The results proved irresistible! This fresh entree tastes like summer. —Julia Gosliga, Addison, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 241 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. Here’s how to freeze peaches during peak season so you can enjoy ripe and juicy peaches all year long. 15/30 Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad

Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 16/30 Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa 8 Reviews Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily be made ahead. —Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa: 261 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. 17/30 Cucumber Fruit Salsa 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cucumber Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

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