From fork to field. Recipes of what I'm feeding my farmers in the middle of somewhere IA!
These fall off the bone short ribs are cooked in a tangy gravy sauce, I like to serve it all over super creamy cheesy grits. These are great to make on a weekend when you’re having friends over because they’re cooked low and slow, giving you more time to spend chatting with your company; bonus, …
Here’s a crowd pleaser to serve alongside just about anything! This cheesy garlic bread will having you asking for seconds (and thirds…) My Uncle Dave made this during one of my visits back to Seattle. I knew right away that I had to make it for my Iowa family, it was a huge hit and …
Made with pantry staples, this delicious pasta dish has become a go-to for us on nights when we haven’t thought ahead about what to make. It is largely based off Alex Guarnaschelli’s recipe from her cookbook The Home Cook which I highly recommend. Close friends of ours gave us a copy as a part of …
Ever since I moved away from the Seattle area (over a DECADE ago!!) I have tried to recreate the iconic Seattle Style Chicken Teriyaki. There are mom and pop shops all over the metro area where you can count on a steaming pile of delicious teriyaki chicken on top of rice with a perfect side …
This recipe is near and dear to my heart. My Dad, Frank, started to fry turkeys for us in the early 2000s and never looked back. This was the recipe he used and passed on to me. My Dad taught me the basics of cooking at a young age and is the reason why I …
A pork chop recipe direct from the pig farmer himself! We’ve been making these for over 5 years now and never get tired of it. The pork is so tender, it just about falls apart as you take a bite. And the gravy sauce is out of this world delicious. WHAT YOU NEED Pork chops. …
An easy and healthy sheet-pan meal with bold flavor. WHAT IS CHICKEN SHAWARMA? Traditional chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern street food of marinated chicken layered up and cooked on a rotisserie. It’s slow roasted until perfectly tender and then shaved off onto a pita. This recipe gives you the bold flavors of chicken shawarma …
This loose meat sandwich is Vietnamese inspired and full of flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight and portable enough to bring to the field. WHAT IS A BAHN MI? The name bahn mi translates to “bread“ but take one bite of a classic bahn mi sandwich and you will notice a lot more going on …
A classic veggie packed family friendly meal perfect for a cold day, made spooky with a cute Jack-O’-Lantern face. WHY I LOVE A POT PIE INGREDIENTS FOR A POT PIE Pie crust. If making it from scratch is your thing, go for it! Personally I take the easy route and opt for the frozen Pillsbury …