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    Farmer Amy
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Farmstead Stuffed Squash

    Bacon? Cheese? Delicious? This squash recipe checks all the boxes and will have your family begging for more squash! You can use this as a side or a meal. Ingredients: 3 medium Hurakan squash (yellow squash or zucchini) 1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup Cheesy Bacon Dip 1 egg Salt Pepper Instructions: Wash squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop the meat out of the squash to make a squash boat. Remove as many seeds as possible and discard, but reserve the meat. Coat outside of the sq

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    Farmer Amy
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Easy as Coconut Custard Pie

    In the Summer months, you crave dessert but don't feel like spending all day in a hot kitchen. Here is a way to have your pie and eat it too! This pie will taste like you spent all day fixing it, but instead you can binge read a couple more chapters in your latest book. Let the magic of the recipe do the work for you. Your secret is safe with us! Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bisquick 3/4 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon sof

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Cheesy Bacon Dip Appetizer / Snack

    Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream or greek yogurt for a healthier alternative 6 ounces ounces bacon (cooked and crumbled) 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups) ⅓ cup sliced scallions (about 3 scallions) Directions: Mix together in 1 quart baking dish and heat on 400 for about 20 minutes until the dip is bubbling and starting to turn golden brown on top. Serve warm with slices of toasted baguette or pita chips. #bacon #creamche

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    Garden Fresh Cucumber Salad

    Need a refreshing, light side dish on a hot summer night? This cucumber salad is cool and delicious. In some parts of this dish is also called "new pickles" and the taste is referred to as "hardly dunked in brine." The bit of sugar cuts the tart vinegar and combines to make a light and healthy side dish that is colorful and pairs nicely with most meats. I paired mine with the Basil Butter Salmon (recipe found here). Ingredients: 1-2 medium cucumbers 6 cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Basil Butter

    Basil butter is spectacular topping fish or simply spread on bread. I use mine in this Basil Butter Salmon recipe and it comes out tender and delicious with no fishy aftertaste. This is a great way to save your harvest for later use and enjoy the fresh flavors of Basil all winter long. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups basil washed stem and all 1 cup butter 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon lemon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Add all ingredients to food processor and

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Basil Butter Salmon

    Salmon is such a healthy option and what makes it more delicious than Basil Butter made from your garden? This recipe creates a fresh, healthy, melt in your mouth salmon that will make you wonder why you waited so long to try it! Ingredients: Salmon fillet Basil Butter (recipe found here) Parchment paper Aluminum foil Instructions: Preheat oven to 375. Place a square of foil on a cookie sheet. Place a smaller square of parchment paper on top of the foil in the center. Place s

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    Dutch Baby (Gluten Free)

    A Dutch baby, also known as a puffed pancake, has the texture of a thick crepe but is cooked in the oven instead of a stove top. This allows you to focus your time on fixing coffee, bacon, eggs or a delicious breakfast cocktail to accompany it. We served ours with a Spicy Black-eyed Susan. Find that recipe here. Ingredients: ½ cup oat flour ½ cup milk 3 eggs 1 pinch salt 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat your oven to 425 with a large cast i

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Savory Dutch Baby (Gluten Free)

    Who says Brunch can't be savory? This Gluten Free recipe will have you rethinking Brunch and the Dutch baby as you know it! Try this savory

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Farmer's Noodle Bowl

    Everyone loves the comfort of noodle soup, but how can you make this bowl sodium filled carbs a little healthier? We add a little protein and a bit of veggies from the garden to give this bowl of comfort a little more crunch and a lot more nutrients. Ingredients: 1 package roast chicken Noodle soup 1 turnips washed, quartered and sliced 6 baby carrots sliced thin 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup peanuts 1 hard boiled egg Directions: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small p

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Spinach Loaf with Hard Boiled Egg Center

    Making Spinach Casserole but want to make it more of a show stopping side dish? This recipe takes a favorite and bumps it up a notch to make it as delicious to look at as it is to eat. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove minced 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs raw 3 hard boiled eggs with shell removed Directions: In large skillet, put butter onion garlic, and spinach. Cook over medium heat with lid on u

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Tequila Lime Sauce

    This is a delicious copycat recipe of S&F Tequila Lime Sauce. It's fantastic as a marinade or as a dressing. Ingredients: 1 cup white tequila 4 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp onion, minced 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1-1/2 cups oil Directions: Combine all ingredient except oil in sauce pan over medium heat stirring until it boils. Remove from heat and stir in oil. Yield: About 3 cups Use this as a dressing or marinade. Try

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Pickled Beets - Refrigerator Recipe

    Ingredients: Beets - enough to fill pint jar 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Wash beets leaving tap root on. This will help keep the color when you boil them to loosen skins. Put beets in large pan and add enough water to cover. Boil 15-20 minutes or until skin loosens. To test, scrape a spoon against the beet to see if the skin scrapes off easily. Remove from heat and cool sli

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Pickled Beets - Canning Recipe

    Ingredients: Beets - enough to make 6 pints 2 Cups Sugar 3-1/2 Cups Vinegar 1-1/2 Cups Water 1 Stick of Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Whole Allspice 1-1/2 Teaspoon Salt Directions: Wash beets leaving tap root on. This will help keep the color when you boil them to loosen skins. Put beets in large pan and add enough water to cover. Boil 15-20 minutes or until skin loosens. To test, scrape a spoon against the beet to see if the skin scrapes off easily. Remove from heat and cool slightl

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Steak Salad with Pickled Beets and Goat Cheese

    Ingredients: 2-3 cups washed and chopped lettuce 3 radishes thinly sliced 1/2 cup finely diced onion 3-4 ounces goat cheese 1 cup diced pickled beets recipe here 1 pound flank steak 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups S&F Tequila Lime dressing alternatively you can make your own using our copycat recipe Directions: Cut steak into bite sized chunks and marinate in 1 cup of dressing for a minimum of 1 hour (preferably overnight). Add oil to skillet over medium heat and add steak

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    Farmer Amy
    • Jun 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Farm-fresh Chicken Bites

    This chicken bite recipe takes your guilty pleasure of chicken nuggets and because we bake or air-fry instead of using oil, it makes this treat guilt-free. We use real chicken instead of pressed chicken to make chicken bites. Its less McGuilt and more Chick-fil-icious! Try our homemade version of this favorite finger food for kids and grownups alike! Ingredients: 1/2 cup dill pickle juice 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 egg 1 cup seasoned flour

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    Farmer Amy
    • May 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Avocado Cream Cheese Appetizer / Snack

    Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese softened 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 avocado 1 baguette Cumin Paprika Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Slice the baguette into 1/8" slices. Mix the chopped chives into the softened cream cheese adding salt and pepper to taste. Spread a thin layer of each slice of baguette and toast until it starts to brown. Top with avocado slices and a sprinkle of cumin and paprika, then serve while fresh. Makes about 18 appetizers #avocado #creamchees

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    Farmer Amy
    • May 13, 2020
    • 1 min

    Lemon Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes

    Some nights you just want.. make that need ... comfort food and scalloped potatoes definitely delivers with its creamy, cheesy goodness. But they can be a bit heavy, so here is a fresh take on an old favorite. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter 4 Tablespoons flour 2 Cups milk 3 Rosemary sprigs 1-2 inches 1 Tablespoon diced 1/3 Cup diced chives Grated zest of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 pounds potatoes (about 4 potatoes) 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan chees

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    Farmer Amy
    • Sep 5, 2018
    • 4 min

    Hot Buns!

    I've been making homemade bread on the farmstead for over 2 years now. It wasn't a life-changing epiphany for us that homemade bread is healthier. With the lack of preservatives and additives and the ability to control every ingredient going into each loaf, home baked bread is definitely more nutritional and much healthier then store bought. For Farmer Mike and I, the decision to bake homemade bread wasn't to save money, although with a store loaf ringing up at $2.50 while a

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