A flavorful homemade filling with chicken and vegetables form the base of this chicken pot pie with biscuits. The ultimate comfort food! Who's in the mood for comfort? Comfort food, that is. I grabbed this chicken pie recipe out of my grandma's recipe box and gave a few tweaks using inspiration from my favorite turkey tetrazzini casserole - and whala! The chicken pot pie was born! This sauce has depth and is absolutely delicious, but made easier when you make it with rotisserie ... READ MORE
Irish Bread
Irish soda bread uses simple ingredients to create a buttery and flaky bread with a crispy outer crust. Many recipes call for raisins, but I made it with chocolate chips so my kids would love it too. What is Irish Soda Bread? If you're looking for a quick bread, Irish soda bread is a great recipe to make. It requires no yeast, which is what makes it unique. Instead, it rises because of the combination of baking soda (hence, it's name) and baking powder. There are many versions ... READ MORE
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh strawberry pie made with a homemade strawberry pie filling. This old fashioned pie recipe is a family favorite that just screams summer! Serve with ice cream or top with whipped cream. For years my mom has been buying the sauce that you put all over the fresh strawberries to make strawberry pie. As good as it was, there was just something missing. I decided to try out my own strawberry pie filling without jello and it turned out amazing! I used the base of the cherry pie ... READ MORE
Life at Our Farmhouse (February 2020)
Yes, we had more snow this month. And yes, our Christmas lights are still up. What can I say? It's been either too cold or too rainy - and to be honest I like them. I'm thinking about taking them down this month and maybe putting up some kind of twinkle lights this spring to enjoy all year. What do you think? All in all, this month has been pretty when the sun does shine. We had four days of sunshine this month. FOUR DAYS. And I'm not going to lie - it totally affects me. I've ... READ MORE
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Easy ground beef stroganoff recipe that features a delicious creamy sauce served over egg noodles. This classic dinner recipe makes great leftovers! Stumbling onto this ground beef stroganoff recipe on a little newspaper clipping - made me super excited. Why? One of my favorites the macaroni and cheese recipe was found the same way. I always figure that if someone was going to write in and put their recipe down in the newspaper - then it was going to be good. And this recipe did not ... READ MORE
Chicken Rotini Casserole
Homemade creamy chicken rotini casserole made with fresh ingredients to create a cheesy white sauce. This recipe can be enjoyed the day you make it or is perfect for the freezer for a future meal. Serve alongside steamed vegetables. This deliciously creamy recipe is the perfect recipe for dinner. Casseroles are a staple in our home during these months, and this recipe with its depth of flavor from the seasonings and red pepper did not disappoint. Chicken Rotini Ingredients 16 oz ... READ MORE
Blueberry Pie
The best blueberry pie made from scratch using fresh blueberries and simple ingredients. This blueberry pie filling is thick and holds together with each slice. It's perfect served with vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream. You know I love a good slice of pie, and blueberry was one type of pie that I'd never had. However, after my mom decided to test and create this recipe - and I had a delicious slice - I knew I had to share it with you. Homemade Blueberry Pie ... READ MORE
Simple Garlic Bread Recipe
Simple garlic bread recipe using garlic powder, butter, and parsley. Slice store-bought french bread, add your butter sauce and bake in foil until warm. This is a great semi-homemade recipe to go along with lasagna. I'm not a big bread person when it comes to dinner. Usually, it's because I want more of the main course and don't want the bread to take up too much room. :) However, there are certain meals like lasagna or spaghetti where garlic bread seems to be a perfect ... READ MORE
Life at Our Farmhouse (January 2020)
This update will be short as over half of the month our family was sick. We've had a stomach virus, Strep, Flu A and Flu B in our home. To say we were ready to feel better is an understatement. It felt like when one person felt better another one went down. Oh, man I am ready for spring. Before we started falling ill over and over again we made a trip to see my grandma. In our kitchen is her round table that was in her home. But before she owned it, it was owned by my ... READ MORE
Blonde Brownies with Nuts & Chocolate Chips
Easy blonde brownies made from scratch with nuts and chocolate chips. These chewy, rich delicious brownies are the perfect dessert. Brownies are just a great delicious dessert, right? They're simple and everyone loves them. If you're looking for something more unique than chocolate brownies, I highly recommend checking out these blonde brownies. Combining from scratch ingredients, these chewy and moist delicious brownies are a real crowd-pleaser. The addition of nuts and chocolate ... READ MORE
Slow Cooker Beans and Rice
Slow cooker beans and rice made with great northern beans are not only an easy recipe but budget-friendly! Packed with flavor, this thick soup-like dinner will please your crowd. Easy Slow Cooker Beans and Rice Okay, what do you think of when you think of crockpot beans and rice? Cheap? Easy? No flavor? Well, the first two are right and the last one I aim to show you is completely wrong with this recipe! And while some may say that beans and rice is not their favorite, this recipe ... READ MORE
Texas Brownies
Texas brownies are a simple dessert recipe that is easy to prepare. Made from scratch using unsweetened cocoa and strong brewed coffee then topped with homemade frosting, these brownies are absolutely delicious! Plus, they're made in a sheet pan to feed a crowd! How to Make Texas Brownies This recipe has two stages, the brownies, and the frosting. You'll make the frosting while the brownies bake so that you can pour over the warm frosting over the warm cake. The frosting reminds me a ... READ MORE
