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I consider myself a self-proclaimed home cook. My go-to recipes are simple, hearty, and usually kid friendly. Feeding my people feeds my soul. Whether I’m feeding my family or a crew of farmers, everything in my kitchen is made with love.

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Hearty Harvest Hotdish

Hearty Harvest Hotdish

The never ending debate: hotdish or casserole? As a born and raised Minnesotan, I stand firm in my beliefs that the correct term is hotdish. This hotdish in particular is one of our family’s absolute favorites! It is truly the perfect meal to bring to the field to...

Twisted Sloppy Joes

Twisted Sloppy Joes

If you are looking to change up your traditional tomato-based Sloppy Joe, this is the recipe for you. Over a decade ago, my now husband actually introduced me to the combination of ground beef and chicken gumbo soup. At the time, I thought it was the most bizarre...

Pressure Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Pressure Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken and Wild Rice soup is one of my all-time favorites. This pressure cooker version of a Minnesota classic is simple and flavorful! Before I go on, I feel obligated to share that this recipe is not a 'thick' wild rice soup. I promise you will love it though, even...

Hearty Harvest Hotdish

Hearty Harvest Hotdish

Hearty Harvest Hotdish is the ultimate comfort food. The perfect meal combining all of the good stuff; potatoes, gravy, beef, and cheese.

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Simple Enchiladas

Simple Enchiladas

These enchiladas are the perfect meal when your refrigerator is in need of a grocery run. While there are a few perishable items in the recipe; chances are you probably have them on hand. All of the pantry items are items that our family tries to keep on hand as...

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Montreal Roast Beef

Beef roasts are the most underrated cuts, in my humble opinion! They are really quite simple to prepare when you have the right process. The shredded roast beef provides endless options to us in a variety of beef based meals, or is simply delicious all by itself....

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Three Ingredient Roast Beef

You will need: 3 pound beef roast, defrosted1.5 cups water OR beef broth1 envelope dry onion soup mix Be sure to remove your beef roast from the freezer 2-3 days before cooking it. You can safely defrost the roast by placing it in the refrigerator. I place it in a...

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One Pan Taco Pasta

This is one of our family’s go-to recipes, especially on busy weeknights Taco pasta is a meal I always keep ingredients for in the pantry because it is so quick and easy to throw together. This quick meal takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and the ingredients are...

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Chicken Noodle Soup: Pressure Cooker

Chicken Noodle Soup is always a hit at our house. I love that it is light enough for a summer meal, but enough of a comfort food to satisfy you on even the coldest winter evening. This recipe is kid and husband approved. In fact, my family requests it regularly. You...

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Hi, I’m Emily! Minnesota Farmer, Farm Wife, and Mother.

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