If you are up to your elbows in cucumbers from your garden or just have a hankering for pickles, I have the perfect (and easy) recipe for you! Thanks to my trusty church cookbook, you can have fresh pickles on your table in under an hour. They make the perfect side dish for a summer … Continue reading A Summertime Staple: Refrigerator Pickles
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Foolproof Italian Pasta Salad
Going to a potluck? Hosting friends + fam for a grill out? Just need a quick summer lunch or supper? I have you covered with my foolproof pasta salad recipe. It is packed with veggies and simple ingredients. It pairs great with your favorite grilled protein (steak for me, please!) and is approved by kiddos … Continue reading Foolproof Italian Pasta Salad
Monthly Favorites: May 2022 Edition
As I look back over the month of May, I can’t help but think about all of the tools, meals, hacks, etc. I used to get through one of the busiest months on the farm. This month was filled with many late nights due to planting, and as a farm wife, I had to step … Continue reading Monthly Favorites: May 2022 Edition
Field Deliveries + A Planting Update
Long time no see, friends! We’ve had a wild, albeit unusual, month - especially when it pertains to the weather. Popping in to give you a look into what our life has consisted of the last several weeks with spring planting! April was an unusually cold and wet month for us here in south central … Continue reading Field Deliveries + A Planting Update
Beef Chili Mac
Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. Usually, most nights in our house anyway! Being that we are beef producers, we tend to always have a freezer full of different beef cuts that I love to cook with. I also cook with my fair share of ground beef - it’s perfect for quick weeknight meals, to-go field … Continue reading Beef Chili Mac
Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl
I've been making this recipe for my family for years. This one-pan burrito bowl can be enjoyed in a variety of ways - which I love! It's easy to make and can really feed a large group of people, or in our case, leftovers for the week ahead! Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl Prep Time: … Continue reading Ground Beef Taco Burrito Bowl
Gooey, Easy, Delicious Caramel Rolls
Do you need a quick recipe for Easter brunch tomorrow? I have your back! This recipe for caramel rolls is so easy and is guaranteed to be a hit. With just four ingredients and a few simple steps, these rolls have become my go-to for a farm crew morning treat, family weekend breakfasts, and brunch … Continue reading Gooey, Easy, Delicious Caramel Rolls
Kielbasa Potato Gratin with Gouda
I have to admit… I am a meat and potatoes kind of gal and I have no shame in it! I embrace Midwestern, traditional comfort food but am always looking for a new way to put a spin on meat and potatoes. I saw a version of this recipe on the show, Barefoot Contessa, on … Continue reading Kielbasa Potato Gratin with Gouda
Not to get all sappy, but… there’s nothing better than pure maple syrup!
Tis’ the season that we look forward to once a year - maple syrup tapping season! My family has a history of tapping trees to make pure maple syrup. My dad did this growing up as a kid, shared the experience with my siblings and I when we were young, and now has started the … Continue reading Not to get all sappy, but… there’s nothing better than pure maple syrup!
Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish
I am crazy for all-in-one recipes. They make for easy assembly, minimal dishes, and most of them are absolutely delicious! I have come across many different recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, and I’ve tried several, but then created my own that combined the best of those I have tried. I hope you enjoy! Shepherd’s Pie Prep … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie – All-in-One Dish