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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.

February 14, 2022

Air Fryer Kielbasa, Potatoes & Sauerkraut

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Air Fryer Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut with potatoes on foil lined tray

Sausage and sauerkraut are one of my husband’s favorite meals. Making Kielbasa, Potatoes and Sauerkraut in the air fryer is the easiest way to make smaller portions of this classic meal. If you like this recipe you may also enjoy Hot Dogs and Sauerkraut. Kielbasa in the Air Fryer Savory Kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut and soft…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: air fryer, one skillet meal, potato, sausage, smoked sausage

February 8, 2022

Spicy Pretzels

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spicy pretzels in a snack dish

Pretzels baked with ranch seasoning, cayenne pepper, dill, garlic salt and lemon pepper make the best Spicy Pretzel recipe! Our family likes to make Spicy Ranch Pretzels for a snack or a quick and easy appetizer for a party. Spicy Pretzel Recipe Start with a bag of pretzels and add a few seasonings to create…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Snack Tagged With: birthday party, party food

February 4, 2022

Farmhouse Style Chili

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Dutch oven of Chili with tomato juice on a stove top

My mom’s Farmhouse Style Chili recipe with tomato juice is a meaty and mild crowd pleaser! This stove top chili is juicy and is perfect to crunch up your saltine crackers to make the ultimate bite! Chili Recipe With Tomato Juice A warm hearty soup on the stove top is such a great way to…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: ground beef, sausage, soup, venison

February 2, 2022

Brown Rice Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy bowl of brown rice salad with mediterranean flavors

The best Brown Rice Salad recipe mixes a light homemade dressing with spinach, tomatoes and cucumbers to make a cold rice and vegetable combination that is super delicious! Brown Rice Salad Recipe Mediterranean flavors mix together to create a combination that will make your taste buds smile! This simple cold rice salad with vegetables makes…

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: potluck, salad

February 1, 2022

Linguine Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy linguine pasta salad in a white serving bowl

Cold Linguine Pasta Salad is rich with Italian dressing, salad seasoning, parmesan cheese and chopped vegetables to make a great side dish for parties, potlucks, picnics and family reunions. This pasta salad tastes great served with Homemade Sausage, Marinated & Grilled Meat or Crock Pot Sloppy Joes. Linguine Pasta Salad My family LOVES this Linguine…

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

January 31, 2022

Instant Pot Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Veggies and cheese melted on an Philly Cheesesteak on a brioche bun

This Instant Pot Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak recipe is quick to make so sandwiches are ready in minutes. This meaty sandwich recipe is on repeat on our menu and works well in a meal prep system! We love the combination of meat and vegetables covered with cheese that even our picky eaters enjoy.  Making this…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish Tagged With: easy meal, family meal, ground beef, one pot meal, sandwich

January 28, 2022

Pierogies and Kielbasa

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Kielbasa and Pierogi recipe in a simple skillet with butter and onions

Browned onions in butter make a simple sauce for this easy one skillet meal with Polish origins of Pierogies and Kielbasa. Dinner doesn’t get much better than potato and cheese stuffed mini Pierogi served with warm smoked sausage or Kielbasa! If you enjoy this recipe you may also enjoy our Kielbasa Mac & Cheese, Sausage,…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Featured, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: family meal, one skillet meal, smoked sausage

January 25, 2022

Easy Ground Pork Tacos

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up ground pork taco on a white plate leaning on another taco

Flavorful bits of meat coated in spices, served in a soft or hard taco shell with your favorite fixings makes a delicious family dinner of Ground Pork Tacos in 25 minutes. Ground pork is an easy way to make a popular taco meal healthier and more flavorful. This post is sponsored by Ohio Pork, but all…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: one skillet meal

January 24, 2022

Crock Pot Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spoonful of pecan and brown sugar crusted sweet potato casserole over top of a crock pot full

Our classic candied sweet potatoes are so easy to make in a crock pot! This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy side dish recipe that people always ask for! Making sweet potato casserole it in the slow cooker saves space in the oven making Thanksgiving meal prep easier! Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole…

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Filed Under: Crock Pot, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: casserole, potato, Thanksgiving

January 21, 2022

Celery and Peanut Butter – An Easy Snack

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

3" slices of celery stalks on cutting board with tablespoon full of peanut butter and raisins sitting nearby

Celery is a vegetable that is high in vitamins, minerals and fiber and pairs well with protein rich peanut butter for a healthy snack. Decorate with raisins or craisins for a more fun kid friendly snack. This combination makes an easy keto or low carb snack to help you feel more full and reduce hunger…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Snack Tagged With: vegetable

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