Farm to table recipes, garden fresh ingredients, and chickens
Getting started with chickens on the homestead was what we were most excited about when we decided to buy a property with land. We were so excited to start raising chickens for eggs. We had dreams of baskets of farm fresh eggs and a rooster …
Meal planning and meal prepping is essential for life on a homestead, especially if you are wanting to eat clean. There is so much going on. You may have the garden to tend, animals to feed and nurture, kids to care for, DIY projects in …
I love making soups or chili on a cold day. They are the ultimate comfort food. A warm bowl of soup after a long day on the homestead is perfection. My beautiful sister Kristyn made THE best White Chicken Chili when she came to visit …
I love making meatballs! We make Swedish Meatballs, greek meatballs, and Italian Meat balls. Once you make a basic meatball recipe, you can simply add a different spice or spice blend to change the flavor of the dish you want to make. As I follow …
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana soup is one of my favorite soups to make when there is an abundance of fresh kale ready to harvest in the garden. There are many different ways to make this. This recipe is modified to be aligned with the Mediterranean …
I love soup! Even in the summer. So when I make it, I love to have some in the freezer for a quick lunch whenever I want it. This quick Instant Pot Chicken, Kale, and barley soup is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. …
I grew a HUGE cauliflower last year in my garden and I was so super proud of it. I was really excited to do something awesome with it. These crispy air-fryer buffalo cauliflower florets are so good, so sooooo good! These are such a great …
This is my favorite fresh salad dressing, it only takes a few minutes to make from scratch and has just four ingredients. This dressing is also fantastic on chicken and fish. You will need: 1 fresh lemon 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 t …
I am obsessed with pomegrantes lately, I love them in my oatmeal, in my drinks and on salads. I have been finding all kinds of fun ways to use them. I have also been trying to come up with fun muffin combinations and wanted muffins …
This recipe for cauliflower greens in the instant pot is a fantastic way to use up the beautiful green leaves from the vegetables in your garden. We used the leaves from cauliflower and broccoli but you can use any greens that you like. Bok choy …
As homesteaders and chicken owners, we always have a bountiful amount of fresh eggs. As a result we are constantly searching for new and creative ways to use them . We love making egg muffins, and frittatas, and quiche. One of our favorites is deviled …
I love dessert. These bananas foster muffins are delicious and evoke all the flavors of the classic bananas foster dessert. They are perfect for a unique thing to bring to a breakfast or brunch or to have as a decadent snack. The sugar filled muffins you …
This pasta is so good! I first tried a version of it when it went viral on ticktock and was referred to as “the ticktock pasta” since then I have made it several times and each time, I have tweaked something. I have used goat …
Since I have started following the Mediterranean Way of eating, I have traded making charcuterie boards for making Mezze platters. Making a colorful, healthy mezze Platter is easy. Since I follow a Mediterranean diet meal plan and prep my food for the week, I will …
Is there anything more comforting than chili on a cold and rainy day? It is the ultimate comfort food. As soon as raindrops fall I immediately think of chili. There are a lot of variations of this recipe floating around, some people would call this …
I am from Wisconsin, it goes without saying that I love my cheese and dairy however, as I have gotten older it does not love me back. As a result, I have tried many different plant based milk alternatives. I am not a fan of …
If you have been following me or my blog for awhile, you know I am a big meal planner. I have been following a Mediterranean diet meal plan even since I found out about a hereditary health issue at a past appointment. We already eat …
I have always loved cherry flavored desserts and I love almonds too. These Simple Cherry Almond oat muffins are delicious and combine two of my favorite flavors. These muffins are perfect for grab and go or to have as a quick anytime snack. The sugar filled …
When I was a kid my mom used to make cheesy mashed potato stuffed Kielbasa Sausage whenever we had leftover mashed potatoes and my sister and I loved it. One day I found myself with an abundance of leftover cheese grits from making Shrimp n’ …
I am always looking for new ways to use our farm fresh eggs on the homestead. Frittatas are a great way to make a fancier breakfast or even Brinner on those night you want a Second breakfast. First of all, let us state the obvious …
I love making soups or chili on a cold day. They are the ultimate comfort food. A warm bowl of soup after a long day on the homestead is perfection. My beautiful sister Kristyn made THE best White Chicken Chili when she came to visit …
Everyone loves the Elf on the Shelf ™ ideas this time of year but we as homesteaders and hobby farmers live a different kind of life, therefore our elves get themselves into different situations. Check out our elf’s adventures in the homestead kitchen, or hanging …