I tend to be a predictable gal with my asparagus. Roasted in a hot oven or grilled is usually my preference, not just for flavor but for ease of cooking. However, sometimes I like to branch out and make an unbelievably simple soup that satisfies all the senses. It has the beautiful combination flavor of […]
Looking for new recipes to break the same old breakfast routine? Here are some to get you out of the breakfast routine rut. Blueberry Waffles Banana Oatmeal Muffins Homemade Biscuits Potato Bread French Toast
For most of my life, our family farm was one of the more than 28,000 farms in Arkansas raising cattle. For years, my dad was part owner of a local sale barn that helped get cattle to market. Our freezer was usually filled with home-grown beef and pork. I have a deep appreciation for the […]
Back in our early married days, my husband and I built a home on my parent’s farm. Our piece of land is part of the original homestead my farming ancestors settled on in the mid-1800s. Generations of McNeals have farmed in this part of Arkansas. We raised a hog and had it butchered this past […]
Camping is a perfect way to spend Spring Break with your family. Try out some of these great recipes over the campfire or grill. Grilled Spring Pizza with Basil Microgreens Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Pizza Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler Dutch Oven Cornbread
A robust burrito is a reckoning fill-you-up force. This burrito is made for breakfast. Yet with scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla, it’s a protein-packed powerhouse ideal for any meal. Most breakfast burritos include bacon, ham or sausage (or all three). Since the eggs provide ample protein, I like to make a vegetarian option to […]
March is one of my favorite months. My sons and father were born then. And it also signals the end of the brown, cold winter. Spring is finally just around the corner, bringing a vibrancy that inspires and excites. It becomes easier to eat beautiful food, and it becomes easier to get outside and enjoy […]
You don’t need luck to enjoy these tasty potato recipes! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and prepare your family a side that makes the day festive. Potato Gratin with Bacon and Broccoli Sour Cream and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Garlic Chive Creamed Potatoes Leftover Potato and Gravy Pancakes
As the one national holiday that is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone wants to be Irish. Don your green, and honor St. Patrick with this delicious slow-cooked lamb stew. Growing up, we had cows, chickens, pigs and goats, but we never raised […]
Is your trusty, old, faithful cast iron skillet feeling neglected and sitting on the shelf? Put it back on the job with these amazing recipes. Cast-Iron Skillet Peach and Blueberry Cobbler Multitasking Recipe: Skillet Home Fries Strawberry Skillet Crisp No Pie Pan? Use an Iron Skillet! And don’t forget to season […]