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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.

January 8, 2022

Homemade Cake Bites

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Pink candy coated cake bite with sprinkles on top

Covered in white chocolate and colorful sprinkles this rich Homemade Birthday Cake Bites recipe has a cake batter flavored fudge and dough like filling that is irresistible! If you like birthday cake flavors of vanilla cake with sprinkles these special dessert bites will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your party guests. …

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Filed Under: Desserts, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes Tagged With: birthday party, candy

January 4, 2022

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up of banana chocolate chip bars on a plate

Mashed bananas and applesauce make these homemade Banana Chocolate Chip Bars so easy and delicious! It’s hard to beat fresh banana bread with warm chocolate chips for breakfast or a snack. Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips Recipe Slightly overripe bananas are mashed up into a common banana bread recipe and sprinkled with chocolate chips to…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Snack Tagged With: bread, chocolate

January 3, 2022

Sweet & Sour Meatballs {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up moist meatballs with pineapple sweet and sour glaze

Tender meatballs with a sweet and sour pineapple sauce, this easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe makes a great appetizer or meal. Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple Recipe With an island flair this recipe is also known as Polynesian or Hawaiian Meatballs. The citrus flavor from the pineapple naturally creates the sweet flavor. Simple…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: ground beef, hamburger, party food

December 27, 2021

Bob Evans Sausage Gravy

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Fresh plate of homemade sausage gravy over a biscuit

An easy way to enjoy a classic restaurant breakfast or brunch at home this homemade Bob Evans Sausage Gravy recipe is delicious! Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Recipe Warm sausage flavors fill a white gravy base and allow you to experience all of the spices in Bob Evans sausage. This simple country style gravy can…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: breakfast, sausage

December 23, 2021

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up piece of strawberry jello pretzel salad

A sweet and salty pretzel base with a creamy layer topped with sliced strawberries and jello makes a classic Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad recipe. Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe Whipped topping, cream cheese and powdered sugar are sandwiched between strawberry slices, jello and a crunchy pretzel layer. The sweet and salty combination is what makes…

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

December 16, 2021

Christmas Pretzel M&M Hugs

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up Pretzel M&M Hugs

An easy recipe to add to any homemade holiday gift, these sweet and salty Christmas Pretzel M&M Hugs are irresistible. The combination of Hershey’s Hugs softened on square pretzels with an M&M on top is decorative and delicious! Pretzel Hugs Recipe Fresh salty pretzels provide the perfect base for a soft white chocolate Hug and…

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

December 15, 2021

Kielbasa and Noodles With Cabbage

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Buttery noodles with small slices of Kielbasa and cabbage

Buttery egg noodles stirred into a skillet of smoked Kielbasa sausage and cabbage make an easy meal that will become a family favorite. Onions and garlic add so much flavor to this hearty dish of Kielbasa and Noodles With Cabbage. Kielbasa and Noodles Recipe The warm flavorful notes the Kielbasa adds to this dinner recipe…

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

December 10, 2021

Loaded Baked Potato Bar

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Potato Bar ideas in small bowls and on baked potatoes

DIY loaded potatoes are perfect for entertaining a group of friends or for an easy birthday party.  A Loaded Baked Potato Bar allows each person to top their potato the way they like it! Make or buy pulled pork or taco meat with ground beef, offer a few toppings and you’ve got an easy meal…

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Filed Under: Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Featured, Food & Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish, Pork, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, birthday party, ground beef, party food, potato, pulled pork

December 9, 2021

Fruit Tray Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

how to make a fruit tray and easy fruit dip

Simple fruit trays or platters are one of my favorite dishes to take along to big parties and potlucks. In this article, I will share tips and ideas for How to Make a Fruit Tray! If you enjoy this recipe you may also find our tips for creating a Simple Charcuterie Board helpful. Simple Fruit Tray…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: birthday party, fruit, fruit dip, party food

November 30, 2021

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of yams sitting in maple glaze

These farmhouse style Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are an easy way to make sweet potatoes ahead of time for Thanksgiving or any other meal. Glazed Sweet Potato Recipe This sweet simple glaze made of melted butter, maple syrup and brown sugar is a heavenly way to sweeten your side dish of sweet potatoes. These oven…

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

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