Summer Dinner Ideas | From Scratch Meals for our Family of 7

5 Weeknight dinners using the abundance of summer produce in the garden.

Recipes

Savory Crepes- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/savory-buckwheat-crepes/
Tortillas for pulled pork tacos- https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/flour-tortillas-de-harina/#recipe
How to Make Preserved Lemons- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/how-to-make-preserved-lemons/
Preserved Lemon Hummus- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/preserved-lemon-hummus/
Greek Salad- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/greek-salad/
Naan Bread- https://rasamalaysia.com/naan/
Grain Bowls & Creamy Garlic Basil Dressing- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/seasonal-grain-bowls/
Frittata-
10 eggs
½c. milk
4 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1.5 lbs summer squash or zucchini sliced super thin
Tomatoes
Basil
Green onions
Grated Cheese
Cook at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked (I have a 13 inch cast iron so it cooks faster)

Kitchen Tools used in video:

Outdoor pizza oven (similar): https://amzn.to/44f4MO4
Blender: https://amzn.to/3qDHT9x
13 inch Cast Iron & Carbon Steel Skillet: https://www.marquettecastings.com?aff=40
Crepe Maker: https://amzn.to/3YCYdnk
Food Processor: https://amzn.to/45eo5bV
Griddle: https://amzn.to/45d9E7W
Smoker: https://rstyle.me/+VAp6KM2iARDlDKnE5pAnSQ
Temperature Probes for meat (similar): https://amzn.to/3shk4os
Infared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3KISBlX

Garden Supplies/Tools:

Silage Tarps- https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/silage-tarp/?queryID=87f9cb6232c9f1aec576d09e43a53501&rid=tsh
Soil Knife- https://amzn.to/3pmm4L4
Japanese Weeding Sickle- https://amzn.to/3Jy47jl
Favorite Large Tools- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/11-time-saving-garden-tools-for-a-large-garden/
Soil Blocker 2 inch- https://amzn.to/3Icy5ZX
Soil Blocker 4 inch- https://amzn.to/3VRvFp3
Soil Testing- https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=seasonalhomestead
Use code SEASONALHOMESTEAD for 10% off your order!

Garden Infrastructure:

Caterpillar Tunnel (I have the 14x50ft pro): https://www.farmersfriend.com/p/classic-caterpillar-tunnel?rid=tsh
Shed: https://homesteadsupplier.com/collections/sheds/products/ez-fit-riverside-shed-kit Use code SEASONAL100 for $100 off any shed.

How to Make My Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix- https://youtu.be/KyHg1fs-Rwk

Garden Attire:

My Favorite Garden Overalls- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2060467&u=3077997&m=126572&urllink=&afftrack=
Floppy Garden Hat- https://amzn.to/3I1iHPI
Favorite Knee Pads- https://amzn.to/3LUDKVh

Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/shop-my-favorite-things/
Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5slh1q

Garden Planning & Preserving Journal:

Seeds I'm growing this year: https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/2023-seed-picks-for-the-garden/
Seedtime garden planner: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=becky-porter82
My sisters garden planner (also great for a preserving journal!) -printable pdf version: https://tidd.ly/3xcIoqM
My sisters garden planner -book version (also great for a preserving journal!: https://amzn.to/3XeEvw4
My Garden Plan & Layout 2023- https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/garden-plan-2023

Canning and Preserving Supplies:

Freeze Dryer: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1290.html
Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3nV8JbW
Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/42Hk0Lw
Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3VYZgwD
Sauce Maker: https://amzn.to/43EFycq

Bulk Foods:
Where I buy all bulk organic grains and more- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=0Hay9RSz0J

Most links are affiliate links. Please know I will only recommend items I LOVE and use myself, at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the channel! You guys are the best! -Becky

Chapters:
00:00 Overview
00:31 Savory Buckwheat Crepes
06:54 Summer Vegetable Frittata
9:53 Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
15:00 Greek Salad, Naan, and Hummus
20:17 Grain Bowls