Everything's in Season at the Union Square Greenmarket, Here's What to Cook with It

[Photographs: Ben Fishner]

It's time to go to the market. Hot weather is finally here, which is a drag, but that means that just about everything is in season right now. We're seeing tomatoes, corn, peaches, plums, okra, eggplant, peppers, blueberries, currants, gooseberries, beans, peas, and a lot more. Click through the slideshow for a closer look, and check out the recipes below for ideas on what to do with it all.

Also this week, we wanted to share a video from friend of Serious Eats and Now This News host Katie Quinn, all about peas. Check it out below.

The Union Square Greenmarket is open on the North and West sides of Union Square Park every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Corn

Find everything you need at our Corn Week 2013 recap!

Eggplant

• Mexican Fried Eggplant Sandwich (Vegan Tortas and Pambazos)
• Braised Eggplant with Tofu in Garlic Sauce
• Easy Awesome Eggplant Tian

Oyster Mushrooms

• Steamed Buns with Tempura King Oyster Mushrooms and Agave-Miso Mayonnaise (Vegan)
• Pickled Oyster Mushrooms

Thai Basil

• Cellophane Noodles with Pork and Thai Basil
• Dave Arnold's Thai Basil Daiquiri

Radicchio

• Charred Radicchio With Balsamic Vinegar and Bacon
• Make-Ahead Farro with Radicchio, Prosciutto and Orange

Tomatillos

• Orange-Tomatillo Salsa
• Fried Tomatillo and Spicy Mayo Sandwich

Cucumbers

• Asian Cucumber, Celery, and Avocado Salad
• Sweet Cucumber Relish
• Cucumber and Mint Salad

Okra

• Dry, Spiced Ladyfingers
• Chettinad Chicken Curry with Okra

Plums

• Roasted Plum, Ginger, and Honey Ice Cream
• Plum Sorbet
• 30-Minute Skillet Plum Cake

Peaches

• Classic Peach Pie
• Peach and Rosemary Cocktail
• Easy Peach Sorbet

Blueberries

• Blueberry Ketchup
• Blueberry Lime Rickey
• Best Blueberry Cookies