Summer Food – Page 3 – Forks in Orbit

Cool Summer Spaghetti Salad

We’re in the depths of summer here in Iowa, and the heat and humidity can make anyone feel sluggish. With that said, pasta is usually …

Updated on February 25, 2023August 5, 2021Appetizers Cooking Tips and Techniques Family Recipes Preserving Quick Recipes Snacks Spring Food Summer Food Veggie Side Dishes

Beet Ya to It.

My husband and I bought a new house and I was devastated to leave my garden behind at the old place but was able to …

Updated on October 1, 2024June 29, 2021Appetizers Cooking Tips and Techniques Recipes Summer Food Vegan Mains Vegetarian Mains Veggie Side Dishes

Artichoke Lovin’

Our first homegrown artichokes finally came to fruition last week—a gardening project I started all the way back in January (find my post about growing …

Updated on February 25, 2023June 21, 2021Beef, Pork, Lamb Mains Gardening Recipes Summer Food

The Garlic and the Lamb

It’s my very first year of growing garlic and it couldn’t be more thrilling! I began this gardening adventure all the way back in October, …

Updated on February 25, 2023June 7, 2021Cooking Tips and Techniques Freezing Pasta Mains Preserving Quick Recipes Summer Food Vegetarian Mains

Broccoli Time!

Broccoli season is upon us, all! Last weekend I found 5 big heads in my “brassica mayhem” garden, just begging to be picked ASAP. So …

Updated on March 3, 2023June 7, 2021Beef, Pork, Lamb Mains Cooking Tips and Techniques Poultry Mains Summer Food

I Say, Satay!

There is no right or wrong way to skewer your meat, but over the years I’ve given up on the traditional American kabob and have …

Updated on February 25, 2023June 2, 2021Recipes Salads Side-Dish Salads Summer Food Veggie Side Dishes

Potluck Season is Here!

As memorial day weekend is upon us, it’s time to start pulling out those staple summer potluck recipes. One of my favorites is Mediterranean-style garbanzo …