Hearty meals for lunch or dinner the whole family will love.
The comfort food staple that can be transformed with the seasons, depending on what you have on hand. This basic cottage pie recipe is a regular on our menu, perfect for both a family weeknight dinner and entertaining company. Cottage pie is a ground beef filling loaded with veggies and a savory gravy sauce, and…
Spring is here and rhubarb is exploding from garden beds. We’ve put together a list of 25 rhubarb recipes so that there is no shortage of ways to put all of that rhubarb to use. While rhubarb is typically combined with sugar and used in sweet desserts, there are a number of savory ways to…
Sweet and savory, this barbecue chicken stuffed inside a baked sweet potato is a delicious combination. Chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect meal to prep in advance so you have an easy meal ready when you need it! Almost every Monday, we cook a whole chicken (or 2). Enough for a meal that day,…
This creamy rice and shrimp recipe is the perfect easy-to-make comfort food! It’s a one pot meal filled with nourishing ingredients that can be made in under 30 minutes. Especially in the colder months, this is a regular in our repertoire. There are rarely leftovers when we make this creamy rice and shrimp recipe. In…
This delicious tamale casserole has all of the flavor of tamales but is way easier to make! Loaded with ground beef, garlic, tomatoes, corn, and topped with a cheesy cornbread topping, this casserole is a winner for the whole family. We typically have grown dent corn in our three sisters garden (corn, beans, and squash),…
This ooey, gooey ham and cheese strata is the perfect make ahead weekend or holiday breakfast. Made with leftover ham and cheddar cheese, throwing this hearty casserole together is quick and easy, and the end result is pure deliciousness. Every week, we barter for a loaf of sourdough bread with a friend. Oftentimes, it is…
This simple breakfast burrito recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast that’s both delicious and satisfying. We love making these burritos in bulk and freezing them for easy meals whenever the need arises! Back to school time is right around the corner and for us, it’s also time to start preparing for the arrival of…
The perfect quick meal or snack, these easy yogurt bagels check all of the boxes and are loved by our whole family. They are both quicker to make and higher in protein than the standard bagel, while still being delicious! A variation of this yogurt based pizza dough, these yogurt bagels have the perfect texture,…
A delicious alternative to the standard sweet version, topped with cheese and pesto, this savory Dutch pancake is perfect for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We’ve been making Dutch pancakes for years, but they have always been topped with fresh berries or berry sauce and whipped cream. Recently, someone shared with me how their…
A twist on traditional loaded nachos, these potato nachos have become a favorite dinner in our meal rotation. Load them up with whatever meat, cheese, veggies, and spices you are craving for a hearty and delicious dinner or appetizer. When Life Gives You Potatoes… We grow a lot of potatoes on our farmstead, well over…