Mid-August is a great time to let seasonal ingredients do more of the work. Sweet corn, peppers, eggplant, fresh basil, and peaches can bring plenty of flavor to a meal without making midweek cooking complicated.

This week's RecipeBoss picks put those ingredients to work in five very different ways. There are crispy tostadas for breakfast or brunch, roasted eggplant tucked into warm pita, a quick basil chicken stir fry, meatless black bean enchiladas, and pork chops topped with fresh peach salsa.

Here are five recipes to make while summer produce is still at its best.

Corn, Pepper, and Egg Tostadas

Breakfast gets a crunchy upgrade with these corn, pepper, and egg tostadas.

Corn tortillas are fried until crisp, then layered with mashed avocado seasoned with lime, cilantro, and chipotle. Scrambled eggs cooked with bell pepper and onion go on top, followed by crumbled cotija cheese.

The combination gives you plenty of contrast: crunchy tortillas, creamy avocado, soft eggs, crisp pepper, salty cheese, and a little smoky heat from the chipotle.

Ready in about 25 minutes, these can work just as well for a quick dinner as they do for breakfast or weekend brunch.

Mediterranean Eggplant Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Eggplant is one of those late-summer vegetables that can easily become the center of a meal.

Here, thick slices are seasoned with garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting until tender and lightly browned.

The roasted eggplant is tucked into warm pita with a cool yogurt sauce made with lemon, fresh mint, and parsley. Diced cucumber adds a fresh, crisp finish.

It's a simple meatless meal that puts the eggplant at the center instead of treating it as another side vegetable.

Creative Basil Chicken Stir Fry with Peppers

If you have fresh basil around, this 30-minute chicken stir fry gives you a way to use a full cup of it.

Chicken is quickly cooked with bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and ginger before everything is tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of red pepper.

Fresh basil is stirred in at the end so it wilts without losing all of its flavor, while a squeeze of lime adds some brightness just before serving.

The combination of fresh basil and crisp peppers makes this an especially good midweek option for late summer.

Black Bean and Roasted Pepper Enchiladas with Chipotle Crema

These meatless enchiladas turn black beans and roasted red peppers into a hearty dinner.

The filling starts with onion and garlic seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Black beans and strips of roasted pepper are added before the mixture is rolled into corn tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese.

The enchiladas bake until hot and bubbly, then get a smoky finishing touch from a simple chipotle-lime crema.

Using canned beans and jarred roasted peppers also makes this one particularly practical for the middle of the week. Most of the ingredients can be kept in the pantry or refrigerator until you need them.

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Salsa

Peaches don't have to be reserved for breakfast and dessert.

In this 30-minute dinner, ripe peaches become a fresh salsa with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. The sweet and tangy salsa is spooned over simply seasoned pork chops that have been pan-seared until golden.

It's a straightforward combination, but the contrast is what makes it interesting. The pork is savory and rich, while the peaches, lime, and herbs keep each bite fresh.

It's also a good excuse to use fresh peaches in a savory meal while they're still in season.

Put August Produce to Work

This week's recipes show just how many directions late-summer ingredients can go.

Peppers can become part of a breakfast tostada, a fast stir fry, or the filling for meatless enchiladas. Eggplant becomes the centerpiece of a Mediterranean-inspired pita. Fresh basil brings a stir fry to life, while ripe peaches become a bright salsa for pork chops.

You don't need to build an entire meal around "summer cooking." Sometimes it's enough to take one ingredient that's especially good right now and find a different way to use it.

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