Recipes

Baked Buttermilk Rosemary Chicken

May. 07 2012

Yesterday I wanted to make a good meal since it was Sunday after all. I still believe in a good Sunday meal that you sit down and truly enjoy when I'm home so I really try to make the most of it. Since I had pulled a homegrown, organic chicken out of the Freezer Friday afternoon (which really does not ever need too much to be good), and since I love to layer flavors I made my baked buttermilk rosemary chicken with broccolini, mashed potatoes and of coarse homemade chicken gravy. Most people fry their buttermilk

Rhubarb Crisp

May. 05 2012

I generally make Hubs rhubarb pie because has always said he does not like rhubarb crisp. To make him happy I make what he likes. Except for every once in a while when I get bullheaded and think what about me? I don't really care if you don't like this or that, I'm going to make what I like for once and you can either eat it, or go without. Well that doesn't happen very often, but it seemed when I finally got around to making my mothers rhubarb crisp I was kind of totally hopeful that Hubs really didn't like

Roasted Vegetable Tostadas

Apr. 23 2012

Good morning! As I said on my Facebook page Saturday morning, we had a busy weekend planned since we headed into the big city to spend some time with Hubs kids. We did a little shopping and Saturday night they brought us out to all the cool spots in Minneapolis. We had a great time but of coarse that time went WAY too fast because before we knew it, it was time to head back home. When we left for the weekend I had planned on steaks & roast potatoes for a Sunday supper but I just wasn't in the mood to make a huge

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Mar. 15 2012

Sometimes, especially when I've been gone the past 6 days, I just don't have the energy to whip up a huge meal with all the bells and whistles, yet I want something homemade just the same. I will be honest in that I probably shoot myself in the foot most days because my pantry & freezer consists of ingredients and a few frozen pizzas for Hubs, not so much something I can just throw in the oven or on the stove top. Honestly after being in a truck for a few days I want something hot & something good, something

Eating Breakfast in Style

Nov. 15 2011

I am always looking for good things to whip up so that I can have good healthy food to eat while on the road. And I am also always running out of time while home, so the quicker & less fussy the better and more enjoyable for me! I generally do not eat too much when it comes to sweets which is what people seem to like in the morning. Generally cereal of any kind never seems to stick with me anyway, so I usually end up skipping breakfast all together if I haven't made a quiche to bring along, but I came across

Chicken Pozole Soup

Jul. 15 2011

I was given an opportunity to try a few samples of Knorr Homestyle Stock. They come in pre-measured little tubs and I was really excited to give them a try. I wasn't sure what to do with them at first, since it's been pretty warm out and garden dining has been in effect here on the farm. Luckily though, my mom and dad had been visiting and mom suggested her chicken pozole soup. Since I love soup any time of year, and this soup is perfect paired with a fresh salad out of the garden, I thought this would be great way to

Healthy Eating

Apr. 28 2011

I am always trying to eat healthy. Out on the road it's not always easy though. I do our cooking at home, and try to bring a portion with, but I always feel like I should leave more home for Hubs than for myself since he is a big baby and will not do too much in the ways of feeding himself unless it comes out of a box or can. I have been whipping this quick sandwich/tortillas up for myself for quite a while now and I'm finding I eat it a couple times a week while on the road, if not most of the time since it is so

Moms Pot Roast

Mar. 24 2011

I love to cook. But in reality I don't like to cook things that require too much time or preparation. I'm way too busy with trucks, animals and life in general these days, and I know it's not just me. Luckily though, that does not slow me down on making a damn good meal! And these days, I am of the thinking that a real home cooked meal, (even one that is rich with real butter) is better for you than any crap out of a box or package. And the end result leaves you with leftovers which is ideal for sandwiches or a second

Gordy’s Grandmas Baked Beans

Mar. 16 2011

Or, what I have called them most of my life: Moms awesome baked beans. This recipe comes from an old church cookbook-for the 100th Anniversary of Bethesda Lutheran Church. These beans melt in your mouth. And, most importantly to me, they are not overly sweet which is why I'm not an out-of-the-can baked bean eater. But Moms beans? Oh, I could live off of them! They are slightly sweet, but savory too. And not heavy at all, which makes them perfect for the up and coming warm weather! *Mom does stress that using a HEAVY

Just another Day

Dec. 11 2010

For me, yesterday was just another day. Luckily, my parents and hubs thought otherwise because it was my birthday. My parents took some time off and visited my brother, sister in law and niece in Missouri for a few days and then headed back up north stopping off at our place to spend a few days with us which was perfect. We have dined like kings every night since they arrived, but I thought I would share my birthday dinner with you. Mom helped me with all of the meals, and we had a blast in the kitchen together. The