Recipes

I didn't think about eggs being the secret ingredient in deviled eggs (because it seems entirely too obvious) until I had someone pull me aside at a potluck brunch and grill me about my secret ingredient. Was the secret ingredient in my deviled eggs curry? Was it pickle juice? Was it butter? I shrugged my shoulders and told her it was none of those. That my deviled egg recipe is incredibly simple. About 20 minutes later, it hit me. I know the chickens that laid those eggs! And they have the best life out on the pasture with high quality, non-GMO, no-corn, no-soy feed.

Classic chicken & rice can be combined with seasonal vegetables, in this case, bok choy.

Are you looking for a way to up your wings game? Pig wings are made with pork hocks, which is a cut from the pig's leg. Think of them as a personal sized pork shoulder.

Baking molasses cookies was an annual holiday tradition growing up. Grandma would often have a batch of the dough pre-made at holiday gatherings. The grandkids cut them out cookie cutters and decorate them with M&M's, pecans, colored sugar and more before baking.

A hearty fall stew that can be made with pumpkin, or another winter squash (like acorn or delicata).

Having homemade bone broth on hand is a game changer in the kitchen. It is so much richer than what you buy at the store. The broth will boost flavor (and nutrition) in expected dishes like soup and unexpected dishes like beans and rice. You can also just sip on it to enjoy the health and nutrition benefits.

Remix leftover pulled pork into a cornbread topped pot pie.

A comforting soup that can be made with nearly anything in your refrigerator. I usually make it with leftover shredded chicken after a roast chicken dinner. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. For example, during the summer, I often add zucchini and yellow squash, or even sliced okra. During the fall and winter, I use cabbage.

Roast this chicken over carrots and potatoes, or substitute other hearty vegetables like turnips or even cabbage. Be sure to save any leftovers (including the bones!). Shred the leftover chicken to remix into other dishes. Save the bones and leftover skin in a freezer bag to make broth later.

Sheet pan meals make for easy, hands-off meals for those days where life is just too busy. This could be made with any of our sausages. The smoked sausage, jalapeno sausage or jalapeno cheese sausage are all especially good prepared in the oven. Any vegetable that will crisp up in the oven can be substituted - okra, sliced squash, broccoli and more.

Simple, delicious pork chops come together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.