Cooking up fresh food on the homestead is one of our favorite topics. Here you'll find many of our family's tried-and-true recipes, many of which we use our home-grown harvest to make.
Here you'll find everything from how to handle and store farm fresh eggs, to turning those eggs into delicious homemade egg noodles. Or how about delicious sourdough recipes like our favorite Parker House rolls? And you can't forget dessert, here's our favorite Pumpkin Pie recipe (it doesn't have to be Fall to enjoy pumpkin pie!).

Do you ever crave that old-fashioned apple dessert that brings back memories of Grandma's kitchen? If so, you'll love this easy Apple Brown Betty

Are you ready to explore the world of gluten-free sourdough and uncover the best flour to use for a gluten-free sourdough starter? Whether you

Made with a perfect blend of gluten-free flours and spices, these cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon

Feeding our babies healthy and nutrient-dense foods to help their growing brains and bodies has always been very important to me. It's time to

Easy, hearty black bean enchiladas made from scratch with rich homemade enchilada sauce. A budget-friendly, freezer-friendly family favorite.

Discover the zesty charm of fresh sorrel sauce, a classic French delight that will elevate your spring meals with its tangy, lemony zest. Whether

Creamy Instant Pot tomato soup made with simple pantry staples. Quick, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Don't suffer for days the next time a cold or flu comes through your house. Instead, whip up this herbal cold and flu tea

Learning the basics of traditional eating and why consuming whole-food ingredients is so important to our health is a journey. For Sophia Eng and

This chicken bouillon recipe with homemade stock is so easy! Use the powder to enhance the flavor in stews, gravy, vegetable soup and more.

Delicious and easy to make, this creamy leek pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The dish is made with simple but

Don’t have time to feed your starter and make bread regularly? Use this guide to learn how to store a sourdough starter.

This cozy baked oatmeal is healthy, make-ahead friendly, and family-approved. Simple ingredients, endless flavor options, and comfort in every bite.

Woodstove cooking can feel complicated. Use this guide to learn the best way to build a fire and maintain a consistent burn overnight.

Learn how to season cast iron in the oven with this simple, step by step tutorial to get a smooth, naturally nonstick surface that

Learn to make this homemade all-butter pie crust recipe perfect for batch cooking and storing in the freezer until you're ready to bake.

You can make this French Pork Rillette recipe for everyday meals or fancy holiday hors d’oeuvres; it couldn’t be easier! Learn how today.

Want to use up that extra milk before it spoils? These dessert, breakfast, dinner and baking ideas are recipes that use a lot of

Looking for a Christmas dessert that is a bit more gourmet than the classic pumpkin or apple pie? Try this Nantucket Cranberry Pie recipe!

Learn how to make cream of chicken soup from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. Easy, creamy, and better than canned.

This Deconstructed Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick, healthy, one-skillet meal packed with veggies and flavor. Keto, low-carb, and family-approved!

Learn how to make smooth, flavorful homemade pumpkin purée with simple steps. Perfect for baking, cooking, and stocking your freezer.

This organic apple and pumpkin fruit leather recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and has the perfect amount of pumpkin pie spice.

Learn to make your own homemade elderberry gummies for immune support and to help shorten a cold or the flu. This is the easiest

Use this recipe to learn how to make caramel apples and customize them with chocolate, candy bar crumbles, chopped nuts, sea salt and more!

Learn to make and can this easy chicken and gravy recipe. Stocking the pantry shelf with meals ready to eat is one of my

Easy pickled eggs recipe with no canning required. Learn how to make flavorful, protein-packed pickled eggs with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

You can pack a big nutritional punch into a tiny amount of powdered greens. But buying these powders is expensive. We're sharing how to

Learn the top benefits of cast iron cookware, how to choose quality pieces, and why cast iron is the best choice for everyday homestead

Skip the Juan Valdez instant coffee, and learn how to make the best café-worthy organic freeze-dried coffee right at home.

Learn to make fresh homemade herb-infused chevre cheese from goat's milk (or cow's milk) in about 30 minutes. Enjoy this soft spreadable cheese on

Why are organ meats healthy? What is Pluck, and why do we eat it almost daily? Learn more about nose-to-tail eating in this blog

Make this apple scrap vinegar, and you will use it in everything from your favorite food and drink recipes to cleaning your windows and

Learn to make freeze dried potatoes. You can dice, mash, or flake your potatoes for later use in any potato dish or recipe.

No need for canning! You can make this quick and easy zucchini pickles recipe to enjoy dill pickles from your refrigerator for up to

Learn how to cook, clean and care for enameled cast iron. Tips, benefits and expert guidance for choosing and using this durable cookware.

If you don’t like squash fruit, try this zucchini blossoms recipe! Stuffed with cheese, your family will want to eat them every night.

This fermented tomato sauce recipe is made from lacto fermented tomatoes and fresh green basil. Pour this raw marinara over hot meatballs or pasta!

If you want to have a sustainable oil source (that's not from animal fats), then consider growing and pressing your own nut and seed

Use this guide to learn how to grow basil from seed in an indoor pot or plant outdoors. It won’t take long before you
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