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Fork It Over: June ActiveRain Recipe Challenge

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Fork It Over: June ActiveRain Recipe Challenge

 

June’s challenge is designed for ActiveRain members to discover one another's favorite summer recipes that please the crowds, are self-created or handed down through several generations. 

 

 

Kathy Streib and I will be your kitchen helpers or grilling assistants for this special event. Please reach out to either one of us for questions or more information, we are happy to help!

 

 

Raid that pantry and unleash your inner chef to create or share a dish that everyone enjoys at your house. Maybe it’s a summer salad, tacos, stir fry, ice cream, get creative! You can impress us with an appetizer, main course, refreshing dessert, or even a fusion dish.

 

RULES for THE CHALLENGE:

✅  One hundred word minimum.

✅ List ingredients & measurements.

✅  Take a photo of your finished dish.

✅  Share it in your challenge post and tell us why it's a favorite.

✅  Must have a featured image also to receive 1,500 points.

✅  Recipes that you've used & modified but no copy-pastes.

✅  All submissions that will be considered, must be received by June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.

✅  Provide a list of ingredients detailing how the dish is prepared, whether it is made fresh, grilled, fried or baked. 

✅  Place a link to your post in the comment section below.

 

***We are making an ActiveRain cookbook and entries will be included (if you wish).*** So, fork it over and together, let's explore one another’s culinary world, one delicious bite at a time!

 

 

We look forward to your participation!

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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hey Wanda, you know the beauty of my recipe is that "no forks" are required.

Jeff

Here is my entry: It Just Don't Get Any Better Than This!

Jun 20, 2024 10:31 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Yum is the word for a hot dog, fresh off the grill with all the fixings, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI! Thanks for the entry to this month’s challenge

Jun 20, 2024 12:20 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I never cook! But here is my contribution

Add Cottage Cheese to Your Recipes for Extra Protein

Jun 21, 2024 10:44 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Thanks again for your submission, Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty! Will have to try your suggestion and the (bonus) Squash recipe as well!

Jun 22, 2024 09:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Love both recipes and thank you again for participating, Pat! Have a great week ahead!

Jun 30, 2024 08:20 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Here's a desert for the book. My wife was making it for the church festival, so I took a liberty.

Lebanese Farina Cake A Special treat

Jun 22, 2024 09:24 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

When I think of farina, the cereal that comes to mind is Malt-O-Meal. Thanks again to your wife for the wonderful cake recipe, glad she is willing to share with all of us, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, while you get to enjoy the results!

Jun 22, 2024 09:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 I going to look for Farina at our market tomorrow. This sounds good. 

Jun 22, 2024 01:05 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

I haven't made this in a while, so the Challenge inspired me to "get cooking"  although there is no cooking involved:

As Cool, Crisp, and Crunchy as a Cucumber

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5848189/as-cool--crisp--and-crunchy-as-a-cucumber

Jun 23, 2024 09:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

My dad and husband love this easy recipe as well, Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417. They like the added, sliced onion as well. Thanks again for the easy peasy entry!

Jun 23, 2024 10:39 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What a great challenge!  Can't wait to read other recipes for ideas.  Here's my entry, "Great Breakfast in a Pan!" 

Jun 24, 2024 11:06 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Took a look and I will definitely be making this simple dish for weekend Brunch for Mike. Thank you again Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ for entering a recipe for the June challenge!

Jun 25, 2024 01:38 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I look forward to reading all the recipes!

Here is my recipe. 

Chicken Mayonnaise A La Zack

Jun 25, 2024 01:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Thanks to Zack, this recipe made it to ActiveRain and in time for the June Recipe Challenge! Thank you Sharon Tara for submitting an entry!

Jun 25, 2024 01:42 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! and Kathy Streib,  I am on vacation, but I did not want to forget to submit my recipes.....   here you go  let's slice it up 

Jun 25, 2024 06:30 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Looking forward to trying your recipe, Hannah Williams, it looks so tasty. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a recipe for this month's challenge, much appreciated!

Jun 25, 2024 06:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

YUMMY, Hannah Williams! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Jun 30, 2024 08:40 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! and Kathy Streib - here's another recipe for your Culinary AR Collections, no points of course.

Citrusy Summer Salad with Fresh Pecans

Jun 25, 2024 06:51 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

One of my favorite fruits is a peach, Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP, the recipe looks inviting and sure to please during the heat of the summer! Thank you for sharing this dish!

Jun 26, 2024 10:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP peaches are my favorite fruit so I loved your recipe!!!

Jun 30, 2024 07:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Ok Ladies I'm forking it over!  You've got to try these SMOKED RIBS!!! Delicious!!

 

Don't Spare Me Those Ribs!

Jun 26, 2024 03:58 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Honestly, my mouth started watering as I read the ingredients and saw the photo, Anna "Banana" Kruchten! Thaks agian for entering your specialty for this month's challenge. Yum!

Jun 26, 2024 04:50 PM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten just in time for the Fourth!!! Thank you!

Jun 30, 2024 07:34 PM
Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp
SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties - Bourbonnais, IL
The Home Inspector With a Heart!
Jun 27, 2024 08:46 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

That spicy, salsa recipe has awakened the taste buds, Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp! Thanks again for participating in this month's challenge, much appreciated.

Jun 27, 2024 09:18 AM
Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp
SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties - Bourbonnais, IL
The Home Inspector With a Heart!
Jun 27, 2024 01:40 PM
Kathy Streib

Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp I love fresh salsa!  I will try making it for the next family gathering. 

Jun 30, 2024 07:33 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

https://activerain.com/droplet/J8tB

Alright AR...  you wanted the recipe that will knock the socks off of family and friends.  Here it is Mike McCann's World Famous Bubba Beans! Been making them since the late 1970's.  Give them a whirl! Mike                   

 

Jun 27, 2024 08:38 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Oh, now that's a summer staple to get behind any time of the year, Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker! Growing up in the south, they were present on the supper table. Thank you for participating in this month's recipe challenge!

Jun 28, 2024 03:35 PM
Kathy Streib

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker I've already copied your recipe and will try to make it next week!!!! My father loved beans and I do as well. 

Jun 28, 2024 07:36 PM
Tracy Lee Parker
RE/MAX DFW Associates - Royse City, TX
Buy*Sell*Rent
Jun 28, 2024 02:32 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Will definitely take your momma's advice next time when making homemade potato salad, Tracy Lee Parker. Thanks again for entering June's recipe challenge and for sharing part of your momma with all of us here in the Rain!

Jun 28, 2024 04:18 PM
Kathy Streib

Tracy Lee Parker Love your potato salad recipe. I was taught to make it just as you were...add the ingredients to the warm potatoes. 

Jun 28, 2024 07:38 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! and Kathy Streib 
Here is my entry into the June Challenge
A Berry-Licious Side Dish  

Thank you for hosting.

Jun 29, 2024 09:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams Thanks for the recipe. I know that if I make that for our next family gathering, the kids will eat it up before any of us get a chance to try it!!

Jun 30, 2024 07:30 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Many thanks to all of you who have contributed to this month's recipe challenge and especially Kathy Streib, who co-hosted. Here is my entry: Silotastic Fiesta Corn Salad

Jun 29, 2024 05:49 PM
Kathy Streib

Wanda- This salad sounds perfect. I just bought some fresh corn today!!

Jun 30, 2024 07:28 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Summertime tomatoes are the best and so is this dish:

 

https://activerain.com/blogsview/5849144/chicken-and-cherry-tomatoes-my-summertime-favorite?show_share=1

Jun 30, 2024 03:05 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

We just picked a large amount of cherry tomatoes from the back yard garden. This dish is on the radar to make next week, one night for dinner, Richard Weeks. Thanks again for the entry to this month's challenge!

Jun 30, 2024 02:29 PM
Kathy Streib

Richard Weeks I always have cherry tomatoes around so this is a great recipe to try. 

Jun 30, 2024 06:04 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Made it in the nick of time. 

Fromage Boards

Jun 30, 2024 12:56 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Charcutterie boards are fun to make and the sky's the limit, Carla Freund! Thanls for the submission to the June recipe challenge.

Jun 30, 2024 03:17 PM
Kathy Streib

Carla Freund I can't wait to try some of the cheeses you mentioned. Wish we had a Wegmans here. 

Jun 30, 2024 05:59 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Below is the link to my entry to this challenge.

"Fork It Over: Grilled Marinated Chicken Shish Kebabs"

Jun 30, 2024 01:33 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Your grilled kebab's and your wife's flavorful salad make a perfect match as summer recipes that are sure to please, George Souto. Thanks again for the entry to the June recipe challenge!

Jun 30, 2024 03:57 PM
Kathy Streib

George Souto I loved your recipe!!!  Marinating the chicken for two days will give it such good flavor!!  

Jun 30, 2024 05:58 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Sharing my two entries here:

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

And, thank you both again SO MUCH for hosting this fun, fun challenge!

Jun 30, 2024 04:37 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Thanks for entering the challenge and for the Butternut Squash Soup & Avacado Egg Salad Recipe, Debe Maxwell, CRS. Avacado's and bacon together is good any day of the week and squash soup is a nice, light meal that anyone can enjoy. For sure, I will be trying these recipes!

Jun 30, 2024 04:49 PM
Kathy Streib

Debe Maxwell, CRS I'm going to try using avocado with my crab salad this week!!!  Thank you for participating. 

Jun 30, 2024 05:57 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I can't WAIT for the cookbook, you two! Let me know how I can assist you. And, if you need more recipes, I'm in! 

Thanks for a fabulous June challenge - oh, what FUN, Wanda & Kathy Streib!

Jul 01, 2024 06:17 AM