Originally I posted this Corn Chowder recipe as a way to use fresh corn which is so plentiful here in Iowa at the end of the summer.  However, the other day as I was thinking about recipes that would be easy to make from pantry and freezer items I realized this would be an easy and delicious choice. This recipe has been adapted from several church cookbooks in my vintage cookbook collection.  Because I like... Read More The post Quick and Easy Corn Chowder appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

If you are looking for a quick, flavorful chicken recipe this is a great recipe to put into your dinner rotation.  I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but it is wonderful with any pieces you have and love.  It is also very forgiving so don’t worry about perfection — just toss it together and relax. I use a cast-iron pan to brown on top of the stove and finish in the oven, however, it can... Read More The post Lemon Rosemary Chicken appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

State Fair Blue Ribbon Bread and Butter Pickles Several years ago I had a bumper crop of cucumbers.  I decided I needed to find a pickle recipe I liked since Mom’s didn’t really bring back images of pickle love.    I started Googling recipes that had won at a state fair.   If I am going to spend the time, money, and effort to make something, I want to make sure I have the best... Read More The post State Fair Blue Ribbon Bread and Butter Pickles appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

I’ve been making a lot of bread lately, stress baking, but also learning how to make different kinds of bread.  As a teacher in a past life, one of my goals with trying a variety of recipes is so that I can help others trying to stay at home not to need to make extra trips to the store for a loaf of bread.  I have been looking for recipes that work well for beginners,... Read More The post America’s Test Kitchen Rustic Almost No-Knead Bread appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

For the last few days — especially after I made biscuits, I’ve been wanting some jam.  I had used up all of the jam I made last summer from my raspberries.  After making my own lower-sugar jams even if I wanted to order it from the store — I’m spoiled and really don’t care for them anymore. One of the things about growing up in a family of 12 children is that you learn to... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipe: Just In Time 10 Minute Jam appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

Originally I posted this Corn Chowder recipe as a way to use fresh corn which is so plentiful here in Iowa at the end of the summer.  However, the other day as I was thinking about recipes that would be easy to make from pantry and freezer items I realized this would be an easy and delicious choice. This recipe has been adapted from several church cookbooks in my vintage cookbook collection.  Because I like... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipe: Quick and Easy Corn Chowder appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

I am fortunate, I have plenty of good food in my fridge, pantry, and freezer.  Living on the farm and just coming out of winter, you are used to stocking up in case you get stranded for days.  However, I have run low on one of my favorite snacks — CRACKERS.  I love all kinds of crackers, straight up, with cheese, peanut butter, bacon jam — whatever!  So the search was on to find some... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipes: I Just Need a Cracker…. appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

Do you know those 4 apples that have been rolling around in your fruit drawer in the fridge?  Yes, I’m sure you do.  They have been there for a while and no one seems to be interested in eating them fresh — they are still good, but maybe not as pretty as they were the day you brought them home.  Here is a great way to use them for a delicious treat while you are... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipe : Got 4 apples? You Can Make Apple Hand Pies… appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

Many areas are finding grocery store shelves bare of bread and other items and many are homebound right now.  If you have a few common ingredients in your pantry you can easily make your own bread without yeast or kneading. If you have self-rising flour great, but if you don’t King Arthur has this simple recipe to make your own using All-Purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.  Homemade Self-Rising Flour. These breads are not only... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipes – Breads You Can Make Without Yeast or Kneading appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more

Are you and your family trying to stay healthy by doing some social distancing?  Maybe even struggling to find foods in your local grocery store.  You can make the most of what you have in your fridge, freezer, and pantry by making as much as possible from scratch.  New to some of you and old school to lots of others. It’s hard to know where to start, but my suggestion is to start with the... Read More The post Social Distancing Recipe # 1 Veggie Soup appeared first on Farm Girl Cook'n ..read more