Fresh end-of-summer harvest menu

The official start of autumn is not too far off, so let's bid a fond farewell to the past four glorious months by enjoying the end-of-season harvest with in-season produce. These dishes all celebrate ingredients that have spent the season growing and thriving under the radiant summer sun.

Cocktail
Classic mojito If you've been growing mint in your garden, harvest it for a pitcher of mojitos. It's the perfect fresh cocktail to help you bid farewell to summer.

Starter
Heirloom caprese salad The bar has been raised for this classic and simple Italian dish thanks to gorgeous sweet-tart heirloom tomatoes, mint-citrus Thai basil and dark, rich balsamic glaze.

Main
Steak with fresh corn polenta Grilled (or pan-fried) steak served over fresh, creamy corn polenta is a simple way to highlight those last ears of corn you're seeing in stores.

Dessert
Almond and plum tart Tangy plums are nestled in a melt-in-your-mouth almond filling on a no-fail shortbread crust.

Related:
Slow-cooked jerk chicken menu
Summer pulled pork sandwich menu
Friday night BBQ menu