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!).

Turn the flavors of summer into a jam that you can enjoy year-round with this homemade strawberry rhubarb jam. Then, follow this recipe to

You can make this healthy green smoothie recipe any time of day. Modify with the best add-ins to boost nutrition beyond spinach and banana.

Why is knife sharpening a skill you should have? Continue reading and enjoy this week's Pantry Chat Podcast as we join Patrick Roerhman and

Pan sauce served with chicken, steak, pork or salmon is easy with this recipe. Learn how to add lemon, herbs, wine and juices to

Looking to deviate from the typical strawberry rhubarb muffins? Try this healthy and easy recipe for rhubarb breakfast cake.

Mix up this easy meatloaf recipe and double or triple the batch to have meatloaf on hand any night of the week with just

Is it really necessary to eat breakfast? Yes! Breakfast is so important because getting healthy protein in your body at the start of the

This homemade vinaigrette stays emulsified using simple pantry ingredients and comes together in minutes for fresh salads every time.

You can reap health and financial benefits when you learn to make sourdough. Start with this guide to learn what is true sourdough bread.

Learn how easy it is to make canned ground beef that will sit on your pantry shelf for years. This method also works for

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Learn how to make sourdough starter for bread, pizza crust and more with this easy recipe. Discover ways you can use the discard too!

Learn how to make freeze-dried avocados and freeze-dried guacamole using your home freeze dryer. The flavor and texture are as fresh as the day

Making this homemade dandelion root tea latte is a wonderful way to have a delicious drink that also provides multiple health benefits.

This easy and versatile frittata recipe can build upon the egg base to add whatever vegetable, potato, cheese, or meat you have on hand.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then my not being a morning person has forced me to create creative and delicious breakfasts that

Start making your own homemade yogurt with this easy Instant Pot yogurt recipe. Set it and forget it, and even turn that delicious yogurt

There’s no need to purchase carbon-infused Bubly, Sparkling Ice, or Nestle fruit flavored seltzer. Read on to learn the best way to make natural

Meal planning is a great way to make better choices with your grocery budget, but it's not necessarily something we all look forward to

Easy bell pepper pizzas with melty cheese and toppings. A quick, healthy, family-friendly dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Easy sweet potato hash recipe with sausage, peppers, and eggs. A hearty one-skillet breakfast ready in 30 minutes!

Ketchup is a staple in most homes. Most children want it on everything! What if you could have a healthier alternative to store-bought without all

This lemon sauce for roasted chicken is bright, savory, and made with simple ingredients. An easy pan sauce your family will love.

Learn how easy and versatile it is to make a basic bowl of bread soup with chicken and onion. Modify to add broccoli, tomato,

Learn how to make easy curtido, a tangy fermented cabbage slaw packed with probiotics and flavor. Simple ingredients, big results.

By preserving caramelized onions, you can easily add them to a favorite recipe anytime. Try them on a salad with goat cheese, apricot slices,

The art of homemade aged eggnog dates long ago, but Alton Brown has made it popular again. You, too, can make this recipe to

Green or herbal teas can be great immune system helpers, but you can add this homemade immune boosting tea recipe to your routine for

Make this easy DIY cookie mix in a jar for quick last-minute cookies, or make them Christmas-y for a quick and easy holiday gift.

This recipe for sparkling apple cider is an organic juice drink that doesn’t need vinegar or alcohol and can be cheaper than store-bought Martinelli's.

The secret tool that helps us put up a YEAR'S worth of this plum jelly recipe in one day? A steam juicer! Come learn

If you need a recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes and can be customized to what you have on hand, then mixed vegetable stir

One of my favorite seasoned salts is celery salt. I love making it from scratch it's incredibly simple to make. This homemade celery salt

Use up those extra fresh herbs from the garden and make this homemade instant herbal iced tea. No boiling water or tea bags are

Due to commercialized preparation, mayonnaise is often touted as unhealthy. But I’ll show you how to choose better ingredients to make a healthy mayonnaise.

Make mealtime easier by having freezer meals ready to go for those busy days when getting a home-cooked meal on the table just isn't

Once you have your homemade kombucha up and running, you may want to start experimenting with second fermenting your kombucha for different flavor options.

With the looming food shortages and certain food cost increases, it's important that we're making good use of every scrap of food in the

Today we're answering your questions! Everything including gardening, homesteading, preserving foods, household management and so much more.

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