Garlic butter might sound fancy, but it’s really just a humble blend of good butter, fresh or roasted garlic, and a few herbs. All things you can grow or make right in your own kitchen. If you’re already making your own butter at home (or thinking about it), this is the next step in turning […]
Homemade Garlic Butter Recipe: A Flavorful Way to Use Butter Read Post »
On our homestead, roasted garlic is a kitchen staple. We spread it on homemade bread, mix it into mashed potatoes, or stir it into soups and sauces for that deep, earthy flavor only slow roasting can deliver. If you’ve ever grown your own garlic or picked up a bundle from the farmers market, roasting it
Roasted Garlic Recipe: A Simple Homestead Staple Read Post »
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a glass of homemade orange lemonade especially when it’s fresh squeezed. Easy, Refreshing, and Bursting with Citrus Flavor! Perfect for summer sipping, or anytime you need a little brightness. Made with simple ingredients like fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and cold water. This recipe brings out the sweet,
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Here is a simple recipe for baking powder all home cooks should know how to make. If you’ve ever run out of baking powder mid-recipe or started wondering what’s really in that little can from the store, this recipe is for you. On our homestead, we love knowing what’s in our food and making pantry
Baking Powder 101: Homemade, Aluminum-Free, and More Read Post »
This French Apple Cake is a humble dessert brings out the natural sweetness of crisp apples while staying simple enough to make on an average weeknight. Yet special enough for any special occasion. When fall rolls in and the apple trees start offering their bounty, there’s nothing quite like baking up a homemade cake. Made
Rustic French Apple Cake Recipe: A Simple Dessert Read Post »
This traditional method for making pure toasted sesame oil uses only sesame seeds and water. No added oils, no preservatives, just rich, flavorful oil straight from the source. If you are looking to take your kitchen self-sufficiency to the next level, this one is a keeper. It’s a satisfying and simple process that honors old-world
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This Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe checks all the boxes. When life on the homestead is full. Between tending the garden, preserving food, and keeping up with daily chores, dinner needs to be easy, satisfying, and made with real ingredients. It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you’re feeding
Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe is Flavorful and Family-Friendly Read Post »
There’s something timeless and soul-satisfying about a pot of tender homestyle beef tips simmering away in a Dutch oven. This recipe has been a family favorite in our home for years. Especially on chilly evenings or slow weekends when a hearty, no-fuss meal is just what we need. The beef turns fall-apart tender, and the
Tender Homestyle Beef Tips with Rich Gravy Recipe Read Post »
If you’ve ever wondered about Red Clover vs. White Clover and which one makes the better herbal tea? Or the better choice for your homestead. This guide will help you sort it all out. This year, our backyard exploded with clover. Especially red and white varieties. My daughter and her friend started drying flower heads
Red Clover vs. White Clover Tea Benefits & Risks Read Post »
This easy tater tot casserole checks all those boxes and then some. It’s warm, filling, and made even better when you skip the store-bought cans and use your own cream of anything soup mix. A staple we always keep tucked away in a mason jar on the pantry shelf. A hearty farmhouse classic made with
Classic Tater Tot Casserole with Beef and Green Beans Read Post »
These Sunny Island Carrot Cake Bars have become a favorite in our kitchen. Here on the homestead, we like to keep things simple, homemade, and full of flavor. They’re the perfect mix of homestyle comfort and tropical flair. A recipe that feels a little special without adding any fuss. If you’ve ever made traditional carrot
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This easy homemade cherry pie filling is one of those staple recipes that lets you turn a simple harvest into something incredibly special. Cherry pie has always held a special place in our family. It was my father-in-law’s favorite dessert, and every time we enjoy a slice or even sneak a spoonful of this thick,
Easy Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Using Fresh or Frozen Read Post »
If you’re striving for a more self-sufficient kitchen, this homemade taco seasoning mix is a small but mighty step in the right direction. Forget the store-bought taco seasoning packets with their preservatives, too much added salt, and mystery food colorings. This simple DIY taco seasoning puts you in control of the ingredients, flavor, and freshness.
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix: Flavorful DIY Recipe Read Post »
This homemade buttermilk syrup is rich and creamy. It has a caramel flavor that turns even a humble stack of flapjacks or a bowl of fresh berries into a next-level breakfast. We first saw someone making this buttery syrup on TikTok. Grandma said she had to give it a try. Why? Everyone but Grandma loves
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These homemade cheddar cheese crackers are one of those little wins—a crunchy, cheesy, satisfying snack. The whole family loves these little bites. Around our homestead, we’re always looking for ways to trade store-bought staples for homemade versions that use simple ingredients and taste even better. Whether you’re packing snacks for a road trip, or
Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers: A Family Favorite Read Post »
This homemade herbal bath salts recipe is a great way to unwind, soothe sore muscles, and infuse a bit of nature’s comfort into your bath products. All using simple ingredients you may already have at home. After a long day tending the garden, chasing animals, or simply managing the daily hustle of homestead life, there’s
Simple Herbal Bath Salts for a Spa Day at Home Read Post »
When it comes to great recipes that elevate any seafood dish, nothing beats a bold, tangy shrimp cocktail sauce made from scratch. This homemade cocktail sauce recipe is proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list or complicated steps to make a perfect pairing for your pounds of shrimp, crab legs, or even shrimp
3-Ingredient Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe with Horseradish Read Post »
These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are just the thing for hot summer days—when you want a little something sweet but don’t dare turn on the oven. A Simple, Seasonal Treat from Our Homestead Kitchen. Out here on the homestead, we’re always looking for simple ingredients and recipes that are big on flavor but don’t require
Fresh & Fruity No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe Read Post »
This homemade simple salad dressing is a time-tested favorite straight from the homestead kitchen. At our house, we believe in making the most of what we have. And that includes turning humble pantry staples into something truly special. It’s sweet, tangy, made from simple ingredients, and has been in our family for over 40 years.
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Growing up, we didn’t see dandelions as weeds—we saw them as an opportunity for dandelion jelly and all sorts of concoctions. As kids, we’d wander the city streets and sidewalks, gathering armfuls of dandelion flower heads for our mom. She made all kinds of dandelion recipes, but her jelly was something special. It was our
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