Family Dinner

These are some of our family favorites over the years and we think your family might enjoy them as well. Some recipes are from mom and grandma and others inspired by chefs both local and international. Enjoy!

Family Dinner

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Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Best Way to Cook a Steak

The great restaurants do it. The boys on the cooking shows do it...now its our turn. Note: the right steak is a matter of personal preference ultimately but if you...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

That chuck roast or sirloin tip roast that is staring at you in your deep freezer from the beef share you just bought, this will help you. Although my favorite...Read More
Bread at Home, Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes, Pantry

Homemade “Artisan” Bread – Updated

I have decided to update this recipe simply because my "adult" children keep telling me that it isn't clear. What do they know anyway.... It did get my attention though...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Tuesday Night Hamburger Steak

As you probably know by now, we own a farm. Not a big one with fields of wheat and barley but a smallish farm where we have a BIG garden...Read More
Blacksmith Trading Co., Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Chicken Perloo

Another one from my guy Rodney Scott. This recipe will literally transport you to South Carolina's low country. Chock full of that smoked chicken you made over the weekend, Carolina...Read More
Family Dinner, Favorites, Pantry

Smoked Chicken

We are now in year 4 of raising our own chickens. We started with layers only as the wife grabbed any 'dent and ding' bird that was around and with...Read More
Family Dinner, Pantry

Scottish Shortbread

I talk about my Irish heritage all the time but let us be clear...my mother’s maiden name is MacPherson, therefore putting me squarely with the Scots as well. MacPherson was...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Macaroni and Beef

One of our favorite "Midwest" pasta dishes is this super simple macaroni and beef recipe. I suppose sometime I will write up something fun about casseroles, bakes, and other pot...Read More
Faith & Inspiration, Family Dinner

Eating Dinner as a Family

I was fired up awhile back. I started this post in 2014 and haven't come back to it because frankly I forgot about it. So the other day when I...Read More
Family Dinner, Favorites

Salmon – Two Favorites

Salmon is probably my most favorite of all fish. We are spoiled in the PNW as we have beautiful salmon available to us almost all of the time. We do...Read More
Family Dinner, Favorites, Traditions

Tater Tot Casserole

Today is my dad's 78th birthday! We went over to pick him up and bring him over to see our new farm and spend a few days with us. He...Read More
Family Dinner, Favorites

Penne a la Vodka

I don't know a lot of history here except that tomatoey "vodka sauce" must be popular as you can now find it in jars at your local supermarket. Every brand...Read More