Farmhouse Recipes

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), is known in traditional and modern herbal medicine for its nutritional content and health benefits. Although there is an entire industry devoted to destroying these beautiful and useful plants, their bright cheerful blooms endure. Dandelion has so many uses that anyone with a clean patch available to them should take notice.

I love noodles. They are incredibly easy to make from scratch, are super filling, and far surpass anything you can buy in a store. I began making noodles years ago when I received a pasta roller for Xmas. I followed the specific directions and after one meal, was hooked. There is something liberating about wanting to make ravioli for dinner, and only needing flour, eggs, salt, and water to do so. This also makes pasta night even easier if you don’t have any boxed pasta in the pantry. The ingredients are simple, and many of us have them on hand.

During the winter months, I spend more time inside. I like to create tea blends that help me find that calmness and focus that I get I can get out to the green things. It’s not surprising that this recipe works well for my morning routine. Enjoy!

Dog biscuits have a pretty interesting history. They originally started out as hard, dry, and unsavory biscuits for dogs way back in the mid-19th century. The idea was to provide dogs with a healthy, hard snack that could promote dental health, much like the benefits we see in dog biscuits today.

Sourdough pancakes are light and tangy, perfect for adding luscious toppings like fruit or berry sauce. My daughter asked for chocolate chip pancakes and I will be making plenty of these so she can indulge as well as have some in the fridge for snacking.

Beef Soup with Herbs is the perfect meal to help everyone feel better. It’s that time of year, make this easy-to-cook soup, and enjoy a wholesome meal.

Mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. I like to add them to all the dishes I can. As I am not a mushroom expert, I rely on buying them, but we are lucky enough to have numerous farmers markets where mushroom vendors have a wide variety to offer.

Sour Cream Banana Bread is the answer to those neglected bananas you have sitting on your counter right now. My family craves bananas until they don’t. Because I shop every two weeks, I buy three bunches in various stages of ripeness in order to have some for as long as possible.

An herbal stash is only as good as the things you use it for. Let’s look at some ideas to get you started.

Rosemary, scientifically known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is not just a culinary staple but a plant steeped in history and lore. Originating from the Mediterranean region, this perennial herb is celebrated for its needle-like leaves and woody aroma, evoking memories of garden freshness and culinary delight. …