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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.

April 29, 2018

Farmhouse Potato Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Bowl of old-fashioned potato salad with mayo and celery

My husband’s family loves enjoying this classic potato salad at family get-togethers! Sometimes he volunteers to make this for a family party or barbecue.  Whether it’s a big family party or a potluck, this is an easy recipe that makes a great side dish for a lot of people!   We love enjoying potato salad…

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

March 26, 2018

How to Make a Vegetable Tray

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

easy vegetable tray ideas

Vegetable trays are very popular at family parties, graduation parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, weddings, tailgates and basically any big party. Here are tips on how to make a vegetable platter that is simple with a couple of vegetables and dip.  Or cut and arrange vegetables in a fancy manner with multiple types of dip….

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

March 23, 2018

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

buffalo chicken dip on WBNS channel 10

This Buffalo Chicken Dip is the easiest snack food recipe I’ve made!  The ranch dressing adds a great flavor and the cream cheese adds a creaminess that you can’t resist.  This crockpot recipe is great for tailgates or watching games at home. I enjoyed the opportunity to make this recipe for Karina Nova and Ross…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Chicken, Crock Pot, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: party food

February 16, 2018

Easy Cheesy Hamburger and Noodle Casserole {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

farmhouse hamburger and noodle casserole

Comfort food on the farm looks like this Easy Cheesy Hamburger and Noodle Casserole!  This ground beef casserole has noodles, cream of mushroom soup, celery, pizza sauce and shredded cheese.  This casserole is SO easy to make, and one of the BEST meals my family eats! Easy Hamburger and Noodle Casserole with Mushroom Soup Our…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: casserole, hamburger

January 16, 2018

Easy Taco Pie

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Slice of taco pie with crescent roll crust with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes

Easy Taco Pie is a fun twist on traditional tacos.  The crescent rolls for a crust make the recipe more filling than regular tacos and this is an easy meal to make for our family. Taco Pie with Crescent Rolls Ground beef with taco seasoning covered in cheese is made better when served on a…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: easy meal, Mexican inspired, pie, taco

January 7, 2018

Easy Valentine Treats for Kids

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

easy Valentine snack food made of Rice Kripsies with M&Ms

Each year I find myself looking for fun and easy treats for my kids’ Valentine party at school.  I like to take a snack that most kids enjoy, is easy to make and isn’t too expensive.   So, crispy rice cereal treats are always a winner.  This year we’re going to step up our game…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Snack Tagged With: cereal bar, fun food, no-bake dessert, party food

January 4, 2018

Cheesy Beef Goulash

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy Beef Goulash Recipe

A friend shared this one-pot cheesy beef goulash recipe that is only 7 points per serving on the Weight Watchers plan.  We need one-skillet meals that WARM us up in the winter after working outside on the farm.  This is a great new recipe to add to the meal rotation! If you enjoy this recipe…

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

December 26, 2017

Simple Pork and Sauerkraut Recipes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

sausage and sauerkraut in skillet

Pork and Sauerkraut taste great together.  Here are classic pork loin and sauerkraut and sausage and sauerkraut recipes that we make on New Years Day and throughout the year! I’ve long known that it’s a tradition to eat pork and sauerkraut on New Years Day, so I started asking friends what recipe they use.   Turns…

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

November 18, 2017

Grandma’s Dressing Recipe

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

classic farmhouse dressing in baking dish

Making this dressing recipe is a family tradition.   Grandma’s dressing is a staple on our Thanksgiving table and has been for generations. I like my dressing to be firm, but moist and have a nice flavor profile.  This perfectly describes grandma’s dressing or stuffing recipe. Grandma’s Farmhouse Dressing Recipe This recipe stands out above other…

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: Thanksgiving

November 10, 2017

Pumpkin Pie Cake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

easy pumpkin pie cake

Pumpkin pie is a traditional fall and Thanksgiving dessert.  Many people love pumpkin pie, but many people also love cake.   This easy Pumpkin Pie Cake recipe is made with a boxed cake mix.  It is the BEST combination of two favorites and a great addition to holiday meals.   Pumpkin Pie Cake From a Box…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: 9x13 easy cake, cake, cake from box mix, pumpkin, Thanksgiving

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