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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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Oreo Cookie Salad

Oreo Cookie Salad

Salad. A commonly used word in the upper midwest to describe any cold dish containing 3 or more ingredients mixed together. Noodle salads, dessert salads, potato salads, greens/lettuce salads. As a born and raised Minnesotan, I will tell you the word ‘salad’ does not...

Baked Potato Soup: Pressure Cooker

Baked Potato Soup is a staple comfort food in our home. It is the perfect side to go with your favorite sandwich, or make it the main course of a meal by simply adding a side of fancy bread. This recipe came to me as a spin-off of a stove top version I usually make,...

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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...

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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...

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Roast Beef Sliders

Looking for a flavorful dish to feed a crowd, serve as an appetizer, or simply enjoy with your family? You have found it. These roast beef sliders are sure to impress your taste buds. Prepare them up to two days ahead of serving and store in the fridge until the time...

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Pressure Cooker Sausage and Potato Soup

There are few things better than a hearty bowl full of soup. Lately, I have been using our pressure cooker to make all of the soups. The weather in Minnesota has been frigid, soup helps. One thing that has surprised me about using my pressure cooker to prepare soup is...

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Whether you are looking for the perfect meal to feed a crew of hard working farmers, or a flavorful appetizer to bring to a party, these ham and cheese sliders are a great option. There are so many variations of this recipe using the ever so delicious Hawaiian Sweet...

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Southwest Style Shredded Roast Beef

There are so many ways to prepare a beef roast. Beef roasts are one of the most underrated cuts of beef, in my humble opinion! Beef roasts are great for preparing to enjoy with multiple meals throughout the week. Below I am sharing a recipe for a beef roast that packs...

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Cheesecake Bars

Creating egg free dessert options has been an ongoing challenge for me since our son was diagnosed with an egg and peanut allergy four years ago. This recipe is great because the most challenging thing is remembering to take the cream cheese out to soften in time. I...

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Oreo Cookie Salad

Oreo Cookie Salad

Salad. A commonly used word in the upper midwest to describe any cold dish containing 3 or more ingredients mixed together. Noodle salads, dessert salads, potato salads, greens/lettuce salads. As a born and raised Minnesotan, I will tell you the word ‘salad’ does not...

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Beefy Queso Dip

There is no faster way to my heart than serving up a big bowl of queso. This recipe is a twist on the traditional processed cheese queso many of us are familiar with. Yielding enough to be considered a meal, or an appetizer for a crowd, this recipe will not...

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

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