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Farmhouse Favorites

As a farm family that raises pork, beef, corn, soybeans and wheat we are proud to raise some of the food that is served on our farmhouse table.  This section is a collection of our farm family’s very favorite recipes that we hope will become family favorites for some of you as well!

Brunch is one of our favorite meals and our Cowboy Breakfast Skillet and Easy, Egg & Sausage Casserole are very popular.

From our Farmhouse Ham Loaf, which are served regularly at home or a special holiday meal to an easy Farmhouse Chili or Hearty Beef Stew she’s got a slew of amazing recipes that I share on this site!

Every family has some favorite recipes.  My side regularly enjoys Farmhouse Cheesy Potatoes and Cinnamon Applesauce Cake.  My husband’s family is well known for my mother-in-law's famous Chocolate Cake from a Box Mix and my father-in-laws Sweet Potato Souffle or Homemade Ice Cream.

Since we’re always looking for meal ideas for kids we end up making a lot of sliders because they’re so easy to prepare and eat for all ages.  Our Ham, Swiss & Ranch Sliders, Turkey, Cheddar & Bacon Sliders, and BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are regulars on our family menu!

Life is busy on the farm, so we’ve got several super simple and super delicious favorites like Bacon & Cheese Loaded Fries and Marinated Tomatoes that make a great snack or side dish

So many readers have found traditional recipes in our collection that taste just like they remembered making or eating as a teenager.  If my Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies don’t hit the spot, this unique but flavorful Pistachio Pudding Cake or Best Sour Cream Cookies may do the job!

Please let us know if there’s an old-fashioned farmhouse recipe that you’re looking for.  We may have a copy in our recipe box that still needs to be shared!  In the meantime, we hope you find a new favorite to enjoy around your family’s table.

July 25, 2022

Pig Wings

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Five pork shank pig wings on foil lined baking sheet with clean bone or handle sticking out lightly coated in bbq sauce

A very flavorful and meaty piece of pork coming from the shank of the ham Pig Wings are easy to make and taste delicious! This post is sponsored by Ohio Pork, but all opinions are my own! All About Pig Wings If you’re looking for a unique meat to be an appetizer or featured main dish,…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: electric smoker

July 22, 2022

Easy Electric Smoker Whole Chicken

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

A whole chicken on a smoker with a probe in the thigh meat

One of the easiest meats to smoke on a pellet grill, our Electric Smoker Whole Chicken creates a tender and juicy meal on a budget! The wood fired flavor makes this whole smoked chicken recipe super delicious! Electric Smoker Whole Chicken Recipe A whole chicken is often one of the cheapest pieces of meat at…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: electric smoker, family meal

July 15, 2022

Simple Sour Cream Coconut Cake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Sour cream and coconut mix together for an amazing old fashioned icing on a piece of golden butter cake

Starting from a box mix this old-fashioned Simple Sour Cream Coconut Cake recipe is easy and delicious! Moist from sour cream and rich with coconut this cake is always a stand out on the dessert table at holiday parties and family gatherings. Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Coconut Cake Recipe This easy cake from a box mix…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes Tagged With: birthday party, cake, cake from box mix

July 6, 2022

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of mushroom, spinach, bacon and egg salad in white bowl on a yellow plaid napkin

A light homemade dressing perfectly compliments our Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms. Hard boiled eggs add the finishing touch to complete this healthy green spinach salad. Spinach Salad with Egg Recipe This easy green salad is one of the ways our family keeps eating more vegetables. The white balsamic vinegar adds an upscale taste…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, salad, vegetable

June 20, 2022

Vanilla Wafer Cake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up piece of the best vanilla wafer cake with whipped cream and wafer cookies on the small white plate

Tender and moist each morsel of this Vanilla Wafer Cake recipe with coconut and pecans is so delicious! Made in a bundt or tube pan this easy cake makes a beautiful presentation for your holiday meal or nice family gathering. If you like this recipe you may also enjoy our Rum Glazed Bundt Cake, Sherry…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: cake

June 14, 2022

Marinated Tomatoes {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up of slices of tomatoes soaking in an oil and vinegar based marinade

Our family loves eating these Marinated Tomatoes sliced on hamburgers, chopped on salads, and served with fresh mozzarella or on bruschetta.  There are so many delicious options for using our fresh tomato marinade recipe! Ripe tomatoes are a favorite summertime food and this easy marinade is a great way to kick your snack or meal…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: vegetable

June 12, 2022

4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie Bars

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Lightly golden brown cake mix cookie bar on a spatula above a pan full

Super easy to mix up and bake this 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe is great adorned with your favorite candy! When you need a quick dessert to share with friends or take to a potluck these Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies with M&Ms are colorful and delicious! If you like this recipe you may…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: bar cookie, Christmas cookie, cookie

June 10, 2022

Air Fryer Broccoli with Garlic & Parmesan

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Bowl of air fryer broccoli parmesan with freshly shaved cheese on a red napkin

Our family can’t stop eating this easy recipe for Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan with garlic and a fabulous roasted flavor. Parmesan cheese pairs perfectly with broccoli and hints of garlic to make the BEST flavor combination for an easy vegetable side dish in the air fryer. Our Air Fryer Broccoli tastes great with our Pulled…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: air fryer

June 8, 2022

Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bars

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Corner of glass pan on red plaid napkin of the best magic bars with pecans, coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk on a graham cracker crust

These five to seven layer magic bars have been a go-to cookie recipe in our family for decades!  There are only a few easy ingredients in Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bars. The Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk tops it all off to make this the BEST, ooey-gooey bar cookie recipe! Eagle Brand milk provided product…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: bar cookie, Christmas cookie

May 26, 2022

Sloppy Jane Sandwiches

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Sloppy Jane meat recipe with ground turkey, onions and spices on a sesame seed covered roll

Our Sloppy Jane recipe is a healthy cross between chili and Sloppy Joes that makes great sandwiches.  This is a hearty sandwich is made with ground turkey or ground chicken so it is lighter and lower in calories.  We love how easy these sandwiches are to make and how good they taste! The leftovers reheat…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: sandwich, turkey

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