Recipes

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...

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...