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
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
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
Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
How are we through another month already in 2022? We feel like we blinked and poof! March has come and gone. While we had a lovely false spring, winter also made its roaring appearance again. We pray we are on the up and up with spring coming to stay soon. Carrying on with our monthly … Continue reading Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
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
Banana Bread
If you’re like me and my husband, we can just never quite finish an entire bunch of bananas in our household before they get too brown and soft. I don’t like to waste food, so I always try to find a use for those over-ripe bananas. The base of this recipe comes from a church … Continue reading Banana Bread
Easy Pizza Muffins (30 minutes start to finish!)
Some nights just call for pizza… and typically in our family, it’s a Friday night. I made these last Friday and in just one bite, they were a hit with everyone. These golden-brown, flakey, melty, and cheesy muffins were so quick and easy to prepare. Make a bunch for a crowd, served with some pizza … Continue reading Easy Pizza Muffins (30 minutes start to finish!)
Traditional Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
I have a three-for-one recipe to share tonight! Sometimes nothing beats a traditional beef roast in the crockpot. I grew up eating beef roast with potatoes and carrots, so it is a nostalgic comfort dish that I have loved to put my own touch on as the cook in my home now. Beef Roast Prep … Continue reading Traditional Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots