My Love Affair with Peaches: Happy Birthday, Mom!

My mom and I both celebrated summer birthdays.   We both came from a long line of farmers and gardeners.  We both loved those long, lazy sultry days of summer pulling weeds in the garden, dead-heading roses, drinking iced tea, spitting watermelon seeds out over the lawn, and sitting on the screened porch under the ceiling fan reading a magazine.  The heat did not bother us much. 

We loved the sound of buzzing bees, the flash of lightning bugs, the smell of grilled meat, and the feel of the cool water in a swimming pool.  We both loved the taste of delicious fresh peaches.

 

In celebration of her birthday, I have assembled and sorted peach recipes recommend by Southern Living and The New York Times.  Enjoy them with your mom and your other loved ones!

Beverages and Cocktails

Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/governors-mansion-peach-punch-50400000112157/

Carolina Peach Sangria: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/carolina-peach-sangria-10000001990034/

Peach Mojitos: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-mojitos-50400000121671/

Pineapple-Peach Punch: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pineapple-peach-punch-50400000120506/

Frozen Peach Old Fashioneds:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/frozen-peach-old-fashioneds-50400000128253/

Peach Bellini: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/dining/say-yes-to-the-bellini.html

Breakfast Breads

Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blackberry-peach-coffee-cake-10000001898482/

Southern Peach-and-Blueberry Pancakes: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/southern-peach-and-blueberry-shortcakes-10000001144170/

Sweet Peach Pancakes: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-peach-pancakes-50400000121670/

Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-blackberry-yogurt-fruit-cups-10000001898503/

Spiced Peach Carrot Bread:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-peach-carrot-bread-50400000113922/

Peach-Oat Muffins:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-oat-muffins-10000001599570/

Peach-Pecan Muffins: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-pecan-muffins-50400000110810/

Peach Streusel Muffins: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-streusel-muffins-10000000461494/

Condiments

Fresh Peach Salsa: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-peach-salsa-10000001218734/

Vidalia Onion and Peach Relish: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vidalia-onion-peach-relish-50400000120793/

Watermelon-Peach-Tomato Salsa: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/watermelon-peach-salsa-50400000113916/

Tomato-Peach Preserves:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-peach-preserves-50400000114538/

Soups

Peach-Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber Yogurt: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-tomato-gazpacho-50400000121673/

Salads

Georgia Peach Deviled Eggs:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/georgia-peach-deviled-eggs-50400000111558/

BBQ Peach, Rice Paper Summer Rolls: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/barbecue-peach-summer-rolls-50400000129200/

Crab Salad with Peaches and Avocados:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/crab-salad-peaches-avocados-50400000121674/

Insalata con Peche: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/insalata-con-peche-50400000113918/

Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-peach-and-mozzarella-salad-10000001806860/

Summer Grilled Peach Salad: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/summer-grilled-peach-salad-50400000113917/

Fresh Peach-Basil-Tomato Vinaigrette Salad: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-peach-basil-vinaigrette-10000001624512/

Sandwiches, Pizza, Rice, and Entrees

Country Ham and Peach Panini:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/country-ham-peach-panini-50400000121676/

Grilled Peach-Tomato Pizza:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-tomato-peach-pizza-10000002003436/

Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapenos, Peaches, and Pecans:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-tea-rice-with-jalapeno-50400000112202/

Grilled Scallops with Peaches, Corn, and Tomato:  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/06/23/magazine/bittman-scallops.html?emc=eta1#Grilled_Scallops_With_Peaches,_Corn_and_Tomatoes

Grilled Shrimp with Wilted Spinach and Peaches: http://www.nytimes.com/recipes/12700/Exotic-Grilled-Shrimp-With-Wilted-Spinach-and-Peaches.html

Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basil-peach-chicken-breasts-50400000121677/

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Peaches, Basil, and Ginger: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/221arex.html

Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Peach Agrodolce: http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/summer-peach-recipes-00417000067799/page10.html

Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Peach BBQ Sauce:   http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-pork-chops-50400000121672/

Roasted Pork Belly with Late-Harvest Peaches and Arugula:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-pork-belly-peaches-arugula-50400000115382/

Peach and Pork Kebabs:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-pork-kabobs-50400000121690/

Pies, Cobblers, Cakes, and Other Desserts

Peaches in Red Wine: http://www.nytimes.com/recipes/1014885/Peaches-in-Red-Wine.html

Chef John’s Peach Cobbler:  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chef-Johns-Peach-Cobbler/Detail.aspx?src=VD_Summary

Peach and Rhubarb Crisp:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-rhubarb-crisp-10000001654594/

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-cinnamon-peach-pie-50400000113927/

Grilled Peaches with Blackberry-Basil Butter:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-peaches-with-blackberry-basil-butter-10000001990022/

Broiled (Brulee) Peaches with Honey Crème Anglais:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-brulee-honey-creme-anglaise-50400000113920/

Georgia Peach Trifle: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/georgia-peach-trifle-10000000653483/

Cocoa Bread with Stewed Peaches: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cocoa-bread-with-stewed-yard-peaches-10000001017323/

Two-Step Fresh Peach Pound Cake: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/two-step-peach-pound-cake-50400000129145/

Buttermilk-Peach Pudding: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/buttermilk-peach-pudding-50400000115377/

Riesling Peaches:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/riesling-peaches-50400000129212/

Ice Creams, Sorbets, Parfaits and Gelees

Peach and Blueberry Parfait: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-and-blueberry-parfaits-10000001194636/

Fresh Peach Gelee: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-peach-geles-10000001816157/

Summertime Peach Ice Cream: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/summertime-peach-ice-cream-10000000265721/

Peach-Cinnamon Ice Cream: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-cinnamon-ice-cream-10000001079908/

Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peach-and-toasted-pecan-ice-cream-10000001997569/

Yum! ;-p