Recipes

Ingredients (makes 2) Dough 3 - 3.5 cups Kamut flour or 3.5 - 4 cups All-Purpose flour 3 TBSP yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 cup hot water 3 TBSP olive oil Toppings Ground Italian Sausage Pizza sauce or marinara sauce Cheese of choice Olives Peppers Onions Banana...

Ingredients Cake 1.5 cups Kamut flour or 2 cups All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup butter- softened 1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 large egg 1/3 cup whole milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pie filling)...

So yummy and perfect for fall! Yields 6, double, or triple as desired Ingredients Donuts 3/4 cup Kamut flour or 1 cup All-Purpose 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup brown sugar...

Our first chef's menu restaurant experience was at Giada's in the Cromwell in Las Vegas. One of the dishes was her signature lemon spaghetti, and they even sent you home with the recipe! I made a few tweaks and added the venison sausage, so don't be afraid to play...

Whenever I share wild game recipes, I am asked how to make wild game taste "not so gamey." We don't mind the taste, even if it is gamey, but I know it can bother some people who are used to beef or chicken instead of deer and wild turkey. We have eaten some pretty...

Okay. This is the only way I will be cooking game meat tenderloins from now on. It was so flavorful, and the meat was extremely tender. If you try this recipe, you will impress anyone! Use whatever tenderloin you have available as well!  Tenderloin Ingredients...

Josh and I had our ten-year courthouse wedding anniversary a few days ago, and in honor of our wedding cake flavor (almond), I wanted to make something fall-ish for us to celebrate at home. These crinkle cookies are amazing and an easy recipe for the kids to help...

Our apple trees are producing like crazy right now, so be prepared for a ton of apple-themed recipes!  Ingredients 3 medium red apples, chopped (peel if desired; I did not) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 large eggs 1/4 cup white sugar...

If you like caramel, this recipe is for you! It's extremely easy to make and a natural alternative to traditional caramel.  Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates- packed 2 cups boiling water 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions Add boiling water and dates to a bowl, cover, and let...

Per usual, these made an Oakley dozen (aka 11 cookies instead of a full dozen). They are great with and without the icing and taste like oatmeal cookies but with a fall twist!  Ingredients Cookie Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Kamut flour or 1.5 cups...

A little twist on the classic "pigs in a blanket" made with our deer lil' smokies Ingredients Puff Pastry Ingredients (or use a store-bought sheet) 1 cups Kamut Flour or 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons...

I'm always trying to come up with new ways to use our venison that aren't just chili or spaghetti. These patty melts were insanely easy to make! Try them with your next deer (or beef)!  Ingredients 1lb ground venison 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Montreal-style...

One of my resolutions this year was not to buy any salad dressing. This was such an easy way to make Thousand Island dressing and most likely- you already have all the ingredients Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 3 TBSP sweet pickle relish Directions Whisk...

These are AMAZING and make the best post-dinner sweet treat!  Ingredients 2 heaping cups of raspberries 2 TBSP honey 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Sea Salt Directions In a bowl, mash raspberries. Add honey On a parchment-covered baking sheet, scoop small plops of...

This has been sweeping the internet, and for good reason- it's such a perfect little sweet and salty treat at the end of the day. I will preface that the recipes and videos I've seen online use A TON of peanut butter, but I still try to keep my treats in check as best...

Josh said this was one of his favorite recipes I have ever made! With fall and winter right around the corner, a crockpot meal is an absolute move! Plus, you only need a few ingredients! Ingredients 2 - 3lb venison roast (or beef) 2 cups broth + 2 cups water 1 packet...

I don't think I'll be able to eat regular chocolate chip cookies after this version! I was inspired by a recent trip to Vegas and a fall cookie I saw at a bakery we were at. The nutmeg and molasses' warmth really brings out this cookie's flavor!  Ingredients 6 TBSP...

As Bob Ross would say, "We don't have mistakes; we have happy accidents." These, my friends, were a happy accident. I intended them to be apple fritter donut bites, but I didn't have enough flour to hold them together, so they became the softest cookies I have ever...

This was so easy and a fan favorite in our house. Plus, the leftover meat sauce tastes amazing over rice or even just as is!  Ingredients 2lbs ground Italian venison sausage (or pork) Pasta of choice- we aren't huge pasta people, so I only did 1/2 a box, but use how...

Cinnamon rolls are such a labor of love. Still, these are worth the 3.5 hours they will take you (you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge overnight, but with the extra rise time in the morning, you are only going to save about 45 minutes). Your...

If you are a Brussels sprouts fan, this recipe is for you! They aren't mushy or crunchy—the perfect roasted salad or side dish for your next meal!  Ingredients Brussels Sprouts 2 TBSP olive oil 2lbs trimmed and halved Brussels  Salt and pepper Tahini Dressing 1 large...

You will be the HIT of your next tailgate or party if you make this (plus it feels super fancy but takes hardly any time at all, a perfect win)!  Feel free to get creative, too. If you have other nuts or berries in your house that you want to use up, throw them in,...

The beauty of garden-fresh cherry tomatoes is that you don't have to peel/core them to use them in soups and sauces! Plus, they are a little sweeter than larger heirloom tomatoes, which gives them a unique flavor.  Ingredients Soup Ingredients  4lbs cherry tomatoes...

I love recipes that don't call for insane ingredients you have never heard of. The kids and I decided to make some pumpkin muffins this morning, so we threw one together with some ingredients we had in the house and just made it work. They turned out amazing, and I...

We are having fake fall in Iowa so naturally all of the pumpkin recipes are coming out to play. I cannot escape all of the PSLs on my feed but I refuse to consume the seed oils in most creamers- so let's make our own! Plus, this creamer is packed with protein and so...

The recipe title is long, but this meal was easy yet fancy! It took me longer to type the title than it did to make the recipe (under 20 minutes, total). It's also perfect for fall!  Ingredients (makes 2) 20 small scallops or 12 - 15 medium scallops  2 TBSP butter 1...

Ingredients 2lbs Italian Venison Sausage (about nine links)* 1 TBSP olive oil 20oz potato gnocchi 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 3 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups butternut squash puree** Salt and pepper to taste Sage for topping Directions Slice sausage (can...

Ingredients 1 cup applesauce 2 tbsp milk of choice 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp white or cider vinegar 1 cup flour (I use Kamut) 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute  1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each: baking soda and baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional handful of...

I am always looking for ways to make wild turkey fancy, and I think these do just that! As always, use store-bought turkey breasts or chicken breasts—don't limit yourself to the wild game I use!  Ingredients 6 cups cornflakes 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp...

This is such an easy way to help you hit your protein goals for the day! You can enjoy it with apples, grapes, or just with a spoon—whatever works for you! Don't be afraid to get creative, either—there are so many flavor combination possibilities, so you should never...

Ingredients (makes 9 muffins) Streusel Topping 1/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1/8 cup brown sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup granulated sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup melted butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon Muffin Batter 3/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1 tsp...

Ingredients Pie Crust (could also use store-bought) 1.5 cups Kamut flour 3/4 cup ice cold water 1/2 tsp salt 1 stick butter- cold Quiche 6 whole eggs 1 cup whole milk 1lb venison maple sausage 1 cup cheddar cheese- divided 1/2 TBSP garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 white...

Okay, this was such a simple salad, but it tasted so fancy! It would be a perfect dish to bring anywhere in the fall and winter—or just enjoy at home!  Ingredients 16 oz red seedless grapes 12 oz blackberries 1/2 cup chopped salted pecans Grapefruit- for juice and...

Okay, honestly, I didn't know what to call these. They were one of the best desserts I have ever made, but they were so soft that you had to eat them with a fork (which isn't the worst thing in the world). I wish we had some protein vanilla ice cream (with the cream)...

If you need a go-to recipe for fall/winter that isn't chili- this is it! As always, use whatever meat you have- we have freezers full of venison, so that's what you will always see me using! Ingredients Meat Filling 2 TBSP butter 1 medium onion- chopped 2lbs ground...

The perfect summer cake- a strawberry cake with strawberry icing! This is a dense cake, but not heavy at all! Ingredients Strawberry Cake 2lbs strawberries 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk (strawberry milk if you have it) 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups Kamut...

Who doesn't love brown butter cookies? I will warn you—after you brown the butter, it takes at least 30 minutes in the freezer for these to actually start making the cookies, so plan accordingly!  As always, I replaced the sugar with Swerve (linked below). Just by...

I have been on a baking kick lately and I came across a variation of this recipe on TikTok and needed to recreate it- but in a slightly healthier way. Again, per usual, using the Swerve sweetener in both the granular and powdered versions which saves over 2,000...

It seems like every week, we have ripe bananas that need used. This week we made chocolate chip banana bread bars- so much easier than actual bread! I used the SWERVE sugar substitute and their chocolate chips for these and eliminated over 800 calories from the entire...

A gas station staple- but made at home! These were surprisingly very easy, and I already had everything I needed in my pantry! As usual, I am using Kamut flour and SWERVE sugar to save over 1000 calories and avoid refined table sugar Ingredients Bars 1 cup butter...

Ingredients  Bars: 1 cup unsalted butter - softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch of salt 3 eggs 2 cups Kamut flour (2 1/2 cups all-purpose) Brown Sugar Filling: 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed 1 Tbsp ground...

One of the easiest meals to prep: taco bowls!  Ingredients Rice (we do Jasmine) Ground venison- browned (use whatever meat you want) Taco Seasoning Avocados- diced Salsa or Pico Street Corn Other options: lettuce, cheese, queso, sour cream, guacamole, fajita veggies,...

Ingredients 1 TBSP unsalted butter 3-4 cups fresh corn cut from cob or frozen corn (about 4-5 fresh corn cobs) 2 TBSP mayonnaise 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco grated or crumbled 2 green onions finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 lime juiced...

Like any banana bread, I had ripe bananas that needed to be used TODAY, or they were going to the chickens for food. Luckily, I had this recipe saved for a while, and it was the perfect day to make it! I have been replacing my sugar with swerve and stevia. You can use...

These are perfect if you are looking for something that isn't sickly sweet and over the top!  Ingredients Cake 2 cups kamut flour (or 2.5 all-purpose) 4 large eggs 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup butter- room temperature 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 TBSP fresh...

I have made a few styles of pop-tarts before, but this recipe from HBH turned out the best (and was the easiest). She did a strawberry version, but we had blueberries, so I went with that!   Ingredients Pop-tarts 2 cups kamut flour or 2.5 cups all-purpose 2 sticks (1...

No introduction is needed. These were amazing and great for meal prep! As usual, use whatever meat you have!  INGREDIENTS Meatballs 2 pounds of ground venison 2 eggs 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 cup thinly...

I love Half Baked Harvest and own all of her cookbooks. She shared this recipe on Instagram over the weekend, and immediately, I knew it was something I needed in my life. I made a few small changes that I have listed below. Please keep in mind that with the proof,...

My great-grandma and aunt always make a lemon dessert for Easter, and it's one of my favorite things about the holiday! I aim to continue this tradition for my own children, and these are definitely going to be on repeat for years to come. They were so easy but looked...

This easy side dish is so flavorful and one you will want to make again and again! Lucky for us, I had almost everything I needed: the garden freezer stash, the remaining honey from my bees, and basil from my indoor garden! Next year, my plan is to make goat cheese! ...

I love recipes that are kid-friendly and with the fun shapes- these are just that! Make any flavor combination you like, we have unflavored, watermelon, and peach raspberry collagen! Ingredients 2 cups halved strawberries 2 TBSP honey 1/4 cup water 1 scoop watermelon...

I have been seeing these all over TikTok, so I decided to try them with a little spin of my own!  I made homemade pizza dough from The Food Nanny, but you can always buy store-bought if you don't want to. Skip ahead if doing so!  Pizza Dough Ingredients 1 tablespoon...

Okay, these were seriously the best crackers I've ever made. I don't know if it was the food processor, the seasonings, or a combination of both, but these were AMAZING!  Ingredients Seasoning Topping 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic...

This is a little Easter twist on puppy chow! It can obviously be made for any holiday, but the Easter candies really make it pop!  Ingredients 4 cups Chex cereal 2 cups pretzels 1 cup salted peanuts 8oz vanilla almond bark 10-ounce bag of easter chocolate candies (we...

These donuts were super easy and contained 7-8g of protein per donut (based on the type of flour and protein powder used). Mine had 8 using Kamut flour and Bowmar Nutrition protein (not too shabby for a low-sugar donut)!  Ingredients (yields 6 standard-sized donuts)...

This bread reminds me so much of the cinnamon swirl bread my mom used to buy! I love that I can make this at home!  Ingredients Bread: 2 1/2 TBSP active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1 3/4 cup warm water 3 TBSP Sugar 2 TBSP melted butter 4 cups Kamut flour (or 4.5 cups...

With Easter around the corner, I wanted to share this recipe so everyone can make it if they wish for their holiday!  Ingredients 3 TBSP butter 1 10oz bag of marshmallows 6 cups organic puffed rice cereal Robins egg candies Directions Melt the butter over medium heat...

If you have yogurt that's about to expire or want to sneak some extra protein into some muffins, this recipe is for you! Feel free to get creative with your yogurt flavor and the fruit you choose to use! I have made these now with strawberries (and strawberry yogurt)...

I am utterly obsessed with making my own noodles and pasta—I actually don't know why I didn't start sooner. I know it seems intimidating, but it's super simple. I use the KitchenAid pasta attachments, but you can always use a hand crank or completely do it by hand...

I had all these ingredients in my pantry, and they came together to make the best homemade granola! Sub anything you would like, and feel free to get creative! The one note I will say is that I used honey instead of syrup, so I don't feel like it was "sticky" enough...

Ok ok, here me out; I was originally going to use ricotta cheese in this recipe but decided to use cottage cheese instead for the added protein and these turned out AMAZING. There's no added sugar so they are actually really great macros and the perfect sweet treat!...

I started an indoor herb garden a few months ago and my thyme has been growing amazing! It's super fun for the kids too! This combination of flavors is super unique but it all works- try it and let me know what you think! Ingredients Cake Ingredients 1 stick of room...

I have been obsessed since one of my followers brought me a King Cake to the Arnold in 2019. It's a Mardi Gras / New Orleans / Louisiana thing with a lot of incredible history if you ever want to dive into it! For our birthdays this year, I decided to make a sourdough...

Ok this will absolutely be in the weekly rotation for us and it will definitely be on the menu whenever we have guests in town (it made a ton- which do reheat nicely)! As always, use whatever meat you have access to Ingredients Gravy 2lbs maple venison sausage (or...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1cup White Kamut flour +1 Tablespoon 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 XL-sized Hersheys milk chocolate bars 1 7 oz jar...

Ok these were actually a lot easier than I thought they would be and now I have doubled how many potatoes I will be planting this year. The kids LOVE french fries but I am trying to make everything at home that I can this year! This french fry cutter made the entire...

Josh told me that this is a recipe our kids will make for their kids- it was that good! As a note, we get our ground italian venison sausage made at our meat locker- I am sure you can do it at home with the right seasoning! Ingredients 2lbs venison Italian sausage...

The perfect fall or winter salad with just the right sweet, salt, and amount of crunch! Plus it takes only a few minutes to throw together! Ingredients Salad 12oz bag pre-shaved Brussels 1 red pear, diced or julienned 1 red apple, diced or julienned 1/2 cup sharp...

These are insanely easy and such a great way to use your sourdough starter! Ingredients 2 sticks of butter 2 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla 1 TBSP milk pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sourdough starter sprinkles for finishing Directions Cream the butter,...

This was so much fun to make! We got almost two feet of snow in Iowa in less than a week so we have A LOT of ice cream to eat! I added our vanilla bean protein to it too and it was incredible! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract...

This recipe was inspired by the lamb hummus recipe in "Super Simple" by Half Baked Harvest. Her cookbooks are excellent if you are looking for new ones!  Ingredients 1lb ground venison (or meat of choice) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 TBSP minced garlic Zest of 1...

Naan Bread is a labor of love, but it is worth it! Serve with hummus, soup, etc!  Ingredients 1/2 cup sourdough discard 2 cups Kamut flour (add 1/2 cup using wheat or white) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup yogurt 1 TBSP olive oil 2 tsp sea salt Directions  In a large bowl, mix...

This recipe comes to you from The Food Nanny (it's also where I order my Kamut Flour until we start growing and milling our own)! She has shared this to her IG and it's in her cookbook as well. Please note: this does require at least 2 hours of chilling so plan...

BRB as I only plant these ingredients in my garden next year because I want to eat it every single day. Luckily I had peppers and cucumbers that I was able to use. This recipe popped up on my FYP page a few nights ago and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I made a...

My sourdough is back! I took a break from making it when we were in Africa and up until about a week ago but we are back at it! Also- cookies are very hard to photograph. These were PERFECT! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup...

A fun and easy recipe that the kids can help with! If you don't want to use (or don't have) protein powder on hand, just double the flour and omit the protein! However- this is a great way to sneak in extra protein for you and your family! Ingredients (makes 24 donut...

We recently harvested all the honey from the boxes in the garden, so buckle up for many honey recipes this year on the blog! These honey walnut bars were extremely delicious. The topping calls for brown sugar, and I found a stevia-based brown sugar that worked...

The title is long enough, so we don't need an intro paragraph 🙂 Here's the tool I use to shred my zucchini from the garden *This recipe yields two dozen full sized muffins Ingredients 3 cup grated zucchini 1 cup pure pumpkin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup olive oil...

I picked the last of my zucchini this week, so zucchini bread was on the menu, especially with the fall temperatures right around the corner. This recipe is easy and will make two loaves (in a bread pan)! I will freeze one and keep the other out (it goes quickly in...

This is definitely going to be added to our rotation of recipes! It was so good, took minimal time, and is low carb- perfect for us! As always, you don't have to use venison, you can use whatever ground meat you have available to you. Ingredients 2lbs ground venison...

I don't think I will ever a regular oatmeal cookie ever again- these were INCREDIBLE, extremely easy, and healthy enough to be a breakfast cookie. I ended up making four batches because we have so many zucchinis coming out of the garden right now! Ingredients 2 cups...

Think apple or pumpkin butter- but with peaches! We finally have a few peach trees producing this year at the house and I couldn't make this recipe fast enough! You can always buy store bought peaches too! This recipe makes your house smell like Christmas and is only...

I have made this recipe twice this week- it is a low carb DREAM and such an easy way to use up zucchini from the garden. Dare I say it's better than lasagna with noodles! As always, I am using ground venison but you can use beef, pork, chicken, turkey etc Ingredients...

I don't like tomatoes but I have three dozen tomato plants in my garden. Why? Salsa. Spaghetti sauce. Sloppy joe sauce. Pizza sauce. Ketchup. Pico. ALL THE THINGS I am so proud of how this sauce turned out given it was my first time ever making it! We have tomatoes...

If you are harvesting your zucchinis- this recipe is for you!! Ingredients  (makes 24) • 2.5 cups shredded zucchini (don’t ring moisture out) • 1 cup flour • 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition protein hot chocolate • 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder • 1 egg • 5 TBSP butter -...

My garden is starting to yield some massive zucchinis and a few jalapeños are starting to pop too! You obviously don't have to grow your own veggies to make this bread but I am super proud of my garden and the harvests its beginning to provide me with! This recipe...

Ok so it's more like an un-stuffed bowl but this recipe is a low carb dream! You also can add rice- don't worry! But either way, it is incredible. As always, I used our venison from the freezer but feel free to use any ground meat that you have! Ingredients 2lbs...

I was fortunate to harvest my spring archery turkey a few days ago and wanted to make a copycat soup from a local bakery! There's is spicier than this turned out to be, and they use chicken instead of turkey (which you can do too)! Ingredients 1 TBSP olive oil 1...

There truly is no greater feeling than seeing your kids enjoy food you have made, especially when you have poured your heart and soul into that food. For me, that's been bread. I've been working so hard on perfecting each type I make and I truly feel this sandwich...

I often get asked, "how do I start homesteading"? To me- it's simple! Just start making things that you would normally buy from the store. Eat a lot of bread? Learn how to make bread (doesn't have to be sourdough). Like tomatoes? Grow some! Eat eggs? Maybe get some...

Josh made the fatal mistake of getting Oakley a pink cake pop from Starbucks a few days ago and now all she asks about is a "pop cake" or a "lollipop cake". So I decided to make my own at home as my goal for 2023 is to make what I can at home. Why? I can control the...

Oakley is now 2.5 years old and LOVING gummies. I have made it a goal in 2023 to make a lot of the things that I could easily just buy at the store. Not only do I know what is going into the food but it also allows Oakley to help me. For the gummies, she was able to...

In less than 30 minutes, you can have an amazing one pot meal that your entire family will love. As always, you don't have to use ground venison, any kind of ground meat will do! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison 1 onion- chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups uncooked...

We were at the store the other day and I saw the blueberry muffins (the kind we all had in our lunchboxes) and I decided to make some at home! I absolutely love baking at home, I don't feel bad enjoying a sweet treat every once in a while when it's something I've...

I have never made true donuts before (where you fry them), so this was quite fun to do with my daughter! I found a recipe on Pinterest and modified it slightly based on what I had available! I definitely could have made them thicker when I cut them out but that was my...

I know this recipe looks intimidating with the many steps but the end result is SO worth it! I have a lot of people asking "why sourdough" and my response: "why not"? Enjoy! You will make the crust first, let it sit for an hour, and then the filling, and the glaze...

A classic recipe for a classic cookie. These are a great cookie to have kids help with too! Ingredients 2 sticks cold butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 4 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt...

Brownies are great but they take a lot of time- these brownie cookies will give you the same chocolatey goodness but half the time. Plus- they will use up some of your sourdough discard! If you don't have discard, a substitute is provided below! Ingredients 2 cups...

My sourdough discard exploded and overfilled my jar this morning so I knew it was time to whip something up! These are so easy to make and extremely delicious- plus they use a ton of discard. If you don't have discard to use, use 1/2 cup more flour! The rest of the...

I have absolutely fell in love with sourdough and baking all the things with it! Oakley asked to make brownies the other day and they turned out perfect! Ingredients 1 cup melted butter 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup sourdough discard 6 eggs 1 TBSP vanilla  2 3/4 cup al purpose...

We enjoyed this recipe for the first time Christmas morning and can easily say it is a top contender for one of the best things I have ever baked. It was extremely easy as well but looks very fancy! Cake Ingredients 3 cups flour (I used kamut and used 2 3/4 cups) 1/2...

One of my favorite ways to use sourdough discard is by making chocolate chip cookies! For my fitness people- these definitely are still a treat but life is meant to have treats! Just because it's made with sourdough, doesn't mean it's somehow null and void of calories...

One of my favorite parts of the end of summer is our pear tree at our Missouri farm dropping pears for me to use! My friend @jazzythings created this recipe using apples and I think you would be the talk of any holiday party if you brought these with you! Homemade...

I was fortunate enough to harvest a fall turkey in Missouri this year and wanted to try a new recipe. I found this one on Pinterest and subbed chicken for turkey and it turned out perfect! For the turkey breast, I cook it in a crockpot (just cover with water) and...

If you follow me on Instagram, I am sure you have seen how much bread I have been making lately! I have been using Kamut flour (I know if you are wanting to sub another flour, you can but the quantities will be different- simply google the replacement quantities). I...

Our Missouri farm has a huge pear tree and a few weekends ago we collected a ton of them! I wanted to make a bunch of pear sauce (think applesauce but with pears) for Oakley and Dean! Plus- this recipe doesn't require canning and the jars will stay good in the freezer...

We have a HUGE pear tree at our Missouri farm near the lodge and we picked about 40lbs this weekend! I personally am not a huge fan of pears as a stand alone fruit but baked or cooked in some way- those are my jam! The first recipe I needed to make with them was slow...

I rearranged our stand up freezer the other day to get ready for this hunting season and all of it's bounty. I found a bag of two turkey breasts from last spring and decided to make white turkey chili! This can obviously be done with chicken or store bought turkey,...

Fall and winter are almost here which means my crockpot is basically on the counter 24/7. This recipe was so easy, filling, heated well, and loved by my two year old! As always, you can you use whatever meat you have on hand- we usually only have venison or elk which...

Egg cups are quick, easy, and delicious- especially when you can use your farm fresh eggs! This recipe is perfect for busy parents, hungry kids, and everyone in between. There are so many amazing variations too! Ingredients 7 whole eggs 1 cup chopped portobello...

My first time making jalapeño jelly and it was a hit! Josh's grandpa makes it all the time but I finally made some myself. We went to the farmer's market last weekend and I bought a pound of peppers for this sole purpose! Please note- either wear gloves when handling...

Hopefully my first of many sourdough recipes on the blog! I am finally comfortable and in a place to where I feel like I can keep a sourdough starter alive again! I am learning so much about sourdough and the one thing that I have learned is that you have to...

This recipe, per usual, was extremely easy and require minimal ingredients! As always, I used venison but you can use whatever ground meat you want! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison- browned 1 red pepper- chopped 1 onion- chopped 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes 16oz...

With fall slowly creeping near, I am running through a bunch of crockpot recipes to try out! I was craving pizza so this one just seemed perfect to test. As always, you can use any meat you have on hand! Ingredients 2lbs venison italian sausage 32oz beef broth 1 cup...

As the name states, this is an easy crockpot recipe that is extremely filling and hearty! Perfect for the end of summer and start of fall. As usual, you can sub any meat you have on hand in place of the venison, I simply use what we have! Ingredients 2lbs ground...

We have so many mulberry trees that are still producing in our yard! What better way to use some up than in a protein packed cookie recipe? Ingredients 1/2 cup mulberries (or any berries of choice) 2 scoop Bowmar Nutrition collagen 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 TBSP...

A seasonal favorite in our house, mulberry pie! I don't do a ton of baking because one of us is usually always dieting and homemade sweets in the house are the biggest pitfall to sticking to a meal plan. That being said- neither of us can pass up mulberry pie! Minimal...

As a busy mom of two, I am always a huge fan of an easy (and delicious), home cooked meal! As always, you can sub the venison for any other meat you have! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison- browned 1 medium onion- diced 1 TBSP italian seasoning 1 TBSP garlic powder 1...

This has to be one of, if not my favorite, recipes I have made this year! You can make these ahead of time or make them prior to serving- either way, they are delicious and easy! Ingredients 12 large eggs- scrambled 12 slider buns- split 12 strips bacon, cooked and...

Simple? Delicious? Crockpot? Yes yes and yes. This turkey noodle soup is such an easy recipe plus good for the soul and perfect for those rainy and gloomy days. Ingredients: 1 turkey breast or 2 legs worth of cooked meat (I do mine in the crock pot, simply cover meat...

Another wild turkey recipe for you to try, plus it's a crockpot recipe: easy, delicious, and nutritious. Plus a great way to use up some of your wild turkey meat (or any other meat you want to use)! Ingredients: Taco seasoning packet 2 10oz jars enchilada sauce (I...

One of the easiest recipes every (only 4 ingredients) and a toddler favorite- what more could one ask for? As always, you can use any meat you have access to! Ingredients 1 can croissant rolls 1 cup shredded wild turkey 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 1 can cream of...

Probably one of the coolest recipes I have ever made because it incorporated two of our wild game meats: wild shredded turkey and venison bacon! As always, you can sub any meat that you have access to for the recipes on my blog, I simply share what I use! Ingredients:...

Welcome back to the blog for an easy, delicious meal that will use up some of that wild turkey if you were lucky enough to harvest one this season! As always, you can sub any meat for the wild game we hunt- store bought chicken or turkey will work just fine in this...

Soup is easily my favorite food group. When we were in Tanzania last summer for a month, they served soup before every dinner. I thought I had died and went to heaven. So when I can make soup at home that fits my meal plan (and utilizes the meat we have in the...

I don't know about you, but when I am trying to increase my milk supply, I am usually struggling to hit my calories each day (as it is recommended by the ACOG and OBs to eat 500 calories above maintenance, and this includes working out). These cookies will not only...

This entire pregnancy, I have craved Mexican food. Not wanting to gain twice my weight by eating endless baskets of chips, I have been making a lot of my own Mexican inspired recipes at home. We have a local place that sells the best street corn but I wanted to make...

If you're anything like me, you know how difficult it can be to get a toddler to eat. Some days I feel like she eats more than me and other days I feel like she hardly wants to eat at all. These no bake protein energy balls are the best way to get int some calories,...

I was of course scrolling recipes on TikTok during my latest pregnancy insomnia episode the other night and found a "hot dog burnt end" recipe that looked amazing. That being said, it required about 14 ingredients for the dry rub and another 15 for the sauce + had a...

It's no secret that blueberry mini muffins are a fan favorite between kids and parents. But the ones that are found at the store or the gas station are full of sugar and little to no protein. I wanted to make some protein mini muffins today and they turned out...

One of the easiest recipes I have ever used for venison! This is especially great for busy families as it virtually takes less than 15 minutes to prep and tastes so amazing! As always, you can use any type of meat you want! Ingredients 2lbs venison steak or loins (or...

I searched far and wide for a casserole with scalloped potatoes that didn't call for ham (as I wanted to use venison sausage). I sort of combined a quiche recipe with a casserole recipe and subbed the hash browns for scalloped potatoes and it turned out perfect- the...

Hi friends!! Thank you so much for visiting the Bowmar blog! This Christmas Puppy Chow is literally so yummy and simple. You can throw it together minutes before going to a holiday gathering and it is definitely a kid favorite! All of the ingredients and directions...

Hi y'all!! I think this is such a fun alternative to a typical fruit tray at a holiday gathering! This fruit Christmas tree is so fun and cute and super simple! It does not take much to make this adorable tree. I hope you enjoy this yummy grape, raspberry, and...

Hi guys! I am so excited to share these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies with you--they are perfect for your holiday get togethers! Although they are a decent bit of work, since they are homemade, it is worth it! The information listed below makes about 24 cookies! I...

I think I can speak for everyone when I say- who doesn't love pizza but the high calories of it suck! I definitely have cravings for pizza more often than not but I often don't get it because of how simply ridiculous the macros are for it. A simple solution? This 3,...

What better way to use my sourdough starter than by making pancakes? This is an extremely simple recipe and will use up some of our starter- which makes them even better! Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup sourdough...

My latest obsession has been learning all things sourdough! Call it nesting or call it it whatever you want, but all I have wanted to do is bake all the bread and organize every room in my house. That being said, I have become fascinated with the art of sourdough,...

A perfect recipe for chilly fall and winter days: Venison Sausage Tortellini Soup! You can easily sub any sausage for this recipe if you want, the venison is simply what we use out of our freezer! Ingredients 1lb venison sausage 1 yellow onion- diced 3 cloves minced...

Hey guys!! With the holiday season among us, I thought it would be great to share this charcuterie board with you guys because it could be perfect for your Christmas brunch! You also could change different aspects of this to make it look more like Christmas or change...

Pregnancy has done quite the number on my food pairings. I have been craving a gourmet / fancy grilled cheese for weeks and I finally found a recipe I wanted to try! This is my own spin on what I found on Pinterest, I hope you like it as much as I did! Ingredients 2...

I have been loving bread making, but I don't also have a few hours to dedicate to several rounds of proving. This is a super easy, fast, and delicious recipe for some savory bread: Jalapeño Cheddar Quick Bread! Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp...

If you have been on TikTok for longer than 5 minutes, you have probably seen the infamous feta pasta recipe. I have watched the video at least 10 times but finally got around to making it today- and I am so glad I did! I added some meat and made a few tweaks but you...

If you are like our family and love turkey hunting- I hope you use this recipe on your next bird! Multiple batches could be made from one breast alone. If you want to use store bought or chicken- this recipe will work just as well with that meat as well! Ingredients...

Hi guys!! I am loving all of these wonderful fall recipes and I hope you're enjoying them as much as the Bowmar fam! This Cheddar Bacon Potato Soup is perfect for a rainy, busy fall day. You literally put everything in the slow cooker and it pretty much makes itself....

Hello everyone!! This recipe comes straight from my sister and brother-in-law. They are from Cincinnati and this Skyline Chili Dip is a staple for game day there and it tastes so good. I hope you are enjoying all of this amazing fall weather and getting to watch...

I was doing a meat rotation on our one freezer this weekend and found a turkey breast from the spring from a bird I got with my bow! you can obviously use chicken in this recipe as a replacement but I hope this gives you more ideas on how to use wild meat for!...

This salad will hopefully ignite some creativity! I had a few items in my fridge that needed to be eaten or else I would have had to thrown them away in a few days so I decided to toss them all in a bowl and call it a salad! Don't be afraid to add fruit (such as...

Tell me you're pregnant without telling me you're pregnant- I made bread with pickles in it! But seriously, pickles and onions are two of my favorite things, plus this bread doesn't need anything other than an oven and there is no kneading! Ingredients 3/4 cup cottage...

Hello everyone!! I am pumped to share this Scarecrow Crunch recipe with you...it is almost too yummy to keep in the Bowmar house! This is essentially a fall twist on the typical party mix! It is both salty and sweet and has a great combination of flavors. It also...

Hi friends!! These acorn donut holes are one of the cutest fall treats and I am so excited about it! Whether you are hosting family or just want a quick little dessert for you, this recipe is perfect! Your kids will love them! These are bite size and you can make as...

Hi you guys! If you have an air fryer, you NEED to get your hands on these honey BBQ boneless wings! They are so flavorful, crispy and delicious! This is a great game day treat for the family. This easily made 2-3 servings and depending on the size of your air fryer...

Here is a super fun and easy fall recipe to make for your family! Crinkle pumpkin cookies! Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 1 TBSP pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup brown sugar- packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1...

While this is called a stew, it turned out more like a super meaty chili- which we absolutely love in our household! It also used two different types of venison which was very nice to make a little room in the freezer. This recipe is also a crock pot recipe which is...

I have been super into baking bread lately (if you couldn't tell). It is so therapeutic and I feel so much better eating it compared to store bought bread. This recipe does not require special tools either- all you need is an oven and a bread tin! Ingredients 2 TBSP...

Hello friends! I am so excited to share this dessert and/or breakfast treat that is so delicious: slow cooker cinnamon rolls! This is such an easy recipe, but everyone will love it...I mean how could you not! This is easy for the baker and easy on the taste buds. This...

Hi guys! It is finally starting to feel like fall outside, so you know the Bowmar fam is enjoying the outdoors! This white chicken chili recipe screams fall and I am so excited about it. This is obviously not your traditional chili, which makes this recipe unique and...

I know we are all looking for easy dinner and meal ideas and you have found the perfect one! No need for a dissertation on meatloaf- everything you need can be found below! Meatloaf Ingredients 1.5 lbs ground venison (can use any other meat) 1 chopped white onion 1...

I have recently become obsessed with wanting to make bread at home and I found this recipe on Pinterest that was extremely easy! I made a few tweaks to it to make it a little more macro friendly and it turned out perfect! What's perfect about this recipe is you do not...

Hi everyone!! I am so excited to share this fun, adorable Bowmar family favorite! Growing up, we always had cheese balls at family holidays, so this recipe was a unique spin on something I have always enjoyed! This is a relatively simple recipe with few ingredients,...

Hey friends! This easy halloween treat is genuinely so delicious and so easy to make! These caramel apple bites are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser at any holiday party! I cannot stress enough how simple and incredible this sweet treat is. This is perfect if you are...

Hey guys! I am so pumped to share this hot caramel apple cider drink that is a Sarah Bowmar favorite! It finally is starting to feel like fall outside and it is awesome! This drink is perfect to drink when you're enjoying a crisp fall morning or evening! I have...

If you are looking for an extremely easy appetizer for a potluck, tailgate, holiday, or just for a delicious weekend appetizer- look no further than this three ingredient appetizer: sweet bacon crackers. I cannot take credit for this appetizer in any way, I am simply...

Whether you are on your way to a potluck, need something quick and easy to bring to the holidays, or going to tailgate- this is the perfect recipe for you! Obviously any sort of meat can be used to substitute the venison if you wish! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison-...

Fall is one of my favorite times of year- mainly because of all the pumpkin food. I won't bore you with a 900 word dissertation on my love for pumpkin prior to the recipe- let's just dive on it! Before beginning, please note, you will need either a blender or food...

Hi y'all!! This is Sarah Bowmar and I am so excited to share some fun, yet relatively healthy Memorial Day treats with you guys! Shirley Temple: These are so fun, incredibly easy and relatively low in calories! Ingredients-- Sprite zero Grenadine Blue sour punch...

Hi guys!! It is Sarah Bowmar here, just stopping in to share some fun recipes that I tried out for St. Patrick's Day! I know that gatherings are more limited, but these ideas are so fun and perfect for the family to enjoy together or with friends, outside, socially...

Hi all!! It is Sarah Bowmar here and I am stopping in to share some of the Valentine's Day recipes I tried out this year! I wanted to get this post up as soon as possible so that everyone could have time to get all of the ingredients they would need to make these...

Hi guys!! I don't know if you have a Bonefish Grill near you, but if you do then you know how awesome their bang bang shrimp is! This remake is super close to the real deal so I would encourage you to try it out sometime! The Bowmar family loves seafood and pasta so...

Y'all!! Hello! I am so excited to share the Bowmar family enchiladas! These enchiladas are the bomb and they are super easy to make! This would be a great meal to make when you have friends coming over! You can pair it with chips, celery, guac, queso and/or salsa and...

Hi all, it is Sarah Bowmar here and I am so excited to share this recipe with y'all! This Bowmar Nutrition Strawberry Protein Smoothie is so amazing. The title says it all and if you're like me, you are craving this! Although, this reminds me more of a spring or...

Who doesn't love chipotle! I know we sure do but so many people often overlook how many calories are in their favorite burrito or bowl! I loved this recipe while pregnant and it is so easy to make in bulk for all the meal preppers out there! It also comes out to about...

Bowmar Nutrition protein is so versatile and these monster protein balls are a great way to enjoy protein and hit your macros for the day. You could virtually use any combination of protein powder and protein butter that you want for this recipe as well. If you find a...

One of our favorite trips we have ever taken was to Copper Center, Alaska. We were lucky enough to salmon fish but unfortunately didn't catch anything that day. That being said- we are lucky enough to have a lot of friends who fish that gift us meat, king salmon is...

Fewer things are more enjoyable that venison chili, especially when you live in the midwest! It is especially rewarding knowing I am providing for my family with the meat we harvest with our bows. This year we processed all of our deer ourselves and the feeling of...

Hi all!! Sarah Bowmar here stopping in with one of my new recipes! You LOVED my previous avocado appetizer that I posted, so I thought I would change it up a bit and give you some variety! These snacks are so fun to make because they are simple and they look...

Hi guys! Thank you so much for checking out this new Bowmar recipe!! Y'all this meal is the BEST to make for a dinner for two because there are always leftovers and it reheats so well! It is full of flavor and has something that everyone enjoys. My sister makes this...

Y'all I am SO excited to share this recipe!! This is called my easy avocado appetizer because that is exactly what it is. EASY! It took me less than 5 minutes to make this tasty treat...incredible right?! It is light and fresh and easily satisfies your cravings....

Hi friends! I really enjoyed trying out this recipe! It was super simple and did not take me much time at all to prep and cook this recipe. I am all about the easy recipes these days! Between working and being a wife and mom, there is always a LOT to juggle so easy is...

Hey guys! I am so pumped to share this recipe with you! It is one of my favorites for sure. This apple pecan fall salad is a Sarah special--it is definitely a Bowmar family favorite! One word: FLAVOR. Literally this recipe is a mix of all the good things and it is so...

Hey guys! These Bowmar Nutrition protein yogurt drops are a great sweet treat! I may be biased, but I think this snack is amazing. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also really healthy. Obviously, our protein is the bomb, but also I love having easy sweet...

This year we are not traveling for Christmas so we decided to make Christmas cookies for ourselves! The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie is from my grandma's kitchen and the Chrismas Cutout Cookie is from my mom's kitchen. I hope you like them as they are our favorite...

We absolutely love this recipe in the Bowmar household! What's great is you can pack it with protein and it is very easy to get your kids to eat more protein and LOVE it. My niece (age 9) and nephews (ages 5 and 6) have enjoyed this treat so many times and they have...

Here is another venison recipe from the Bowmar kitchen! Josh and I have processed all of our deer ourselves this year and I am really excited to bring this recipe to you guys. If anyone is interested in watching the video of where this meat came from, check out this...

Hi guys!! This macro friendly wine spritzer is the low calorie, delicious alcoholic beverage you've been looking for. This recipe was so fun to make because I get questions all the time about drinking alcohol and how it relates to losing weight or just my thoughts on...

Hi all! It is Sarah Bowmar here and I am stopping in to say that I hope everyone is having a great day! I am here to share yet another recipe! This one is a fan favorite for sure. Everything but the Bagel seasoning is a staple. I feel like I could throw it on just...

Hey guys! If you're new around here, I am Sarah Bowmar and I am so excited to share this recipe with you! This watermelon, cucumber and feta cheese salad combines so many of my favorite things! Fruit, veggies and cheese all in one recipe and I know that I will be a...

Hi friends! As most of you already know, I am all for simple (but yummy) recipes to bring to family gatherings! And this is a fall favorite for sure! Perfect for thanksgiving or a halloween party..and both the kids and the adults will be wanting it! This is a super...