Jennifer Osterholt

Title – Founder, Photographer, Recipe Creator and Writer

Expertise – I am a passionate home cook who loves teaching others how to cook with confidence. I’m known for warm hospitality and creating recipes perfect for feeding a crowd.

Cuisines – Specializing in classic American dishes inspired by Midwest potlucks, with additional favorites like Italian, Mexican, and Asian cuisines that I have picked up through travel.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Applied Economics with culinary training from Meat Science courses at the Ohio State University.

Location – Columbus, Ohio

Jennifer Osterholt, author and recipe creator leaning on a kitchen counter over a cup of coffee with a colorful bunch of flowers nearby.

About – I test every recipe shared on this website in my home kitchen and then take pictures and write all of the instructions and tips. My goal is to make mealtime easier for millions of readers.

This website was started in 2010 to share our stories of life on the farm. We began sharing meal ideas in 2017 and have over 700 recipes on this website.

Homestyle Recipes

My childhood on a farm included enjoying a lot of classic American comfort food. As I’ve grown and traveled, we have incorporated more international flavors into traditional midwest recipes.

My mom and grandmas have provided many of the recipes on this website. Friends have shared their family favorites and we have tested, shared and altered countless recipes from church and community cookbooks.

I share the step by step instructions and recipe tips that my mom taught me to help make cooking easier for anyone that wants to try one of our recipes.

Some of the most popular recipes here are Red Lobster Chicken Pot Pie and Ham Loaf. Don’t overlook our collection of Kielbasa and Smoked Sausages recipes from the classic Roasted Kielbasa and Potatoes to Kielbasa and Rice or Smoked Sausage and Pierogies.