Cheddar Soup

All of my family loves this soup and since it is Fall at my house, soup season is on.  Hope you enjoy this as much as we do.  By the way, this is really easy to make a really big batch or as small as you want. INGREDIENTS; 4 medium size potatoes, peeled...

Chocolate Banana Cream Trifle

Sometimes we like to get fancy at the Farm Girl.  This was so easy to make and very yummy.  If you don't have a trifle bowl, it would work great in a regular bowl, you just wouldn't be able to see all the layers. I got this recipe from Pampered Chef, but have...

No Bake Cookies

This is a recipe from childhood and still one of my brothers favorites.  At our house though they go by a much more colorful name: "Gorilla Poops".  There is a story for the name, but that's for another blog and another day.No Bake Cookies(click here for printable...

Poppyseed Chicken

I admit, I need a new camera, but until then this will have to do.  My husband and I really enjoyed this, my kids weren't too impressed.  We served it with rice and it made great leftovers.3-4 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed1 can cream of chicken1 c. sour cream2...

Hillbillies

I know these are called many things (German Pancakes, Puff Pancakes, etc.), but at our house we call them Hillbillies and my kids love it for breakfast.  They love how they puff up so much and are so excited to see them when they come out.1 cube butter7 eggs1 c. flour1...

Shredded Pork Tacos

This recipe comes from my friend Erica.  It is a huge favorite and so easy to make.  It reminds me a lot of Cafe Rio pork.3-4 lb pork roast2 c. salsa2 c. brown sugar* Put roast in crockpot.  Mix salsa and brown sugar together and pour over roast.  Cook...

South of the Snake River Salsa

This is my salsa recipe that I can every year.  My husband loves it so much that he drinks it.12 pounds roma tomatoes (any others will make it very runny)4 onions22 jalapenos5-6 green bell peppers3 c. white vinegar3 large garlic cloves1/2 c. salt1/2 c. sugar2 cans...

Alfredo Sauce

My husband loves pasta and when we found this recipe from Family Favorite Recipes there was no going back.  My kids devour it every time I make it and it is so good with chicken, broccoli, shrimp and anything else you can think of.1 cube butter1 8oz package cream cheese1/2...

Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar4 1/2 t. cinnamon4 1/2 t. unsweetened cocoa powder3 c. cake flour1 1/2 t. baking soda1 1/2 t. baking powder3/4 t. salt3/4 c. butter, softened1 1/2 c. sugar3 large eggs1 T. vanilla16 oz. sour cream1 c. powdered sugar1 T. milk*...

Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcakes

1 1/2 c. flour1 1/4 t. baking powder1/4 t. baking soda1/4 t. salt1 1/2 sticks butter, softened1 c. sugar2 large eggs1 egg yolk1 1/2 t. vanilla1/2 c. buttermilk* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.*...

Peanut Butter Cookies

This is my favorite kind of cookie.  My husband makes cookies at our house and we have searched for many years for a cookie recipe that I love.  This one is a keeper.3/4 c. peanut butter1/2 c. shortening1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar3 T. milk1 T. vanilla1 egg1 3/4...

Fancy Dinner Rolls

This is another recipe that has been handed down for generations in my family.  They are light, fluffy, buttery and absolutely delicious.  This recipe is perfect for dinner or crescent rolls and it is also the same recipe I use for cinnamon rolls.  Fancy...

Navajo Tacos

This is great to do for dinner on the night you make bread.  Very yummy and my kids love it.Whole Wheat Bread Dough1 lb hamburgerTaco Seasoning1 can drained, black beansCheeseSourcreamLettuce, choppedTomatoes, choppedSalsaAnything else you like on tacos*  Heat...

Whole Wheat Bread

This is a recipe that has been handed down for generations in my family.  I still remember as I little kid with my Grandma standing over me teaching me how to knead the dough and form it into pretty loaves.  This is what I make for my family for bread every week...

Bread Pans

These are my favorite, favorite bread pans.  Once I started using stones I have never gone back.  They make breads cook so evenly with yummy crusts and soft insides.  They are awesome for sweet breads also.  They can get kinda pricey but make sure you...

Dough Enhancer

I don't know if you have heard of this product but it is awesome in your bread.  If you are making whole wheat bread I think it is essential because whole wheat is dense and courser than white flour.  Dough enhancer will make it lighter.  Most Walmarts...

Wheat Grinder

This is an essential item if you are wanting to bake with a lot of wheat flour.  I make a whole wheat bread for my kids, so I grind fresh flour when I am ready.  It makes making wheat bread very easy.  A great site to check these out is the Bosch Kitchen...

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

So I had some chicken that I needed to cook and a very full evening so I thought I better just throw it in the crockpot to make the evening less chaotic.  I made up my own sauce and it turned out great.  Sorry the family ate everything before I could get a picture.1...

Favorite Apple Pie Filling

* Fill 6 quarts with peeled, cored and sliced apples (tart apples work best).* In large bowl mix:  5 1/2 c. sugar                               1...

Canned Sweet-n-Sour Sauce

16 c. chopped, skinned tomatoes8 c. chopped bell peppers8 c. chopped onions3 c. vinegar1 c. soy sauce4 20 oz cans pineapple tidbits10 c. sugar* Bring everything to a boil in a thick-bottomed pan (pressure cookers work great for this part).  So it slowly stirring well...

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

This frosting comes compliment of the Pioneer Women.  Can be used for a variety of cakes and brownies.1 3/4 sticks of butter.4 heaping T. cocoa6 T. milk1 t. vanilla1 lb minus 1/2 c. powdered sugar* In saucepan melt butter.  Add cocoa and mix well.  Turn off...

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

This recipe comes from the Pioneer Woman and we have loved it since the first time we tried it.  The frosting is to die for.2 c. flour2 c. sugar1/4 t. salt1 c. butter4 T. heaping cocoa1 c. boiling water1/2 c. buttermilk2 eggs, beaten1 t. baking soda1 t. vanilla* Preheat...

Wheat Muffins

This is my 2 year olds favorite breakfast.  Great with fruit.2 c. whole wheat flour1 c. brown sugar1/4 t. salt1 t. baking soda1/2 c. butter, melted1 c. milk1 egg1 t. vanilla* Preheat oven to 375 degrees.* In medium bowl mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda together. ...

French Bread

Another very simple and easy bread recipe.  Works great to mix in your Bosch or Kitchenaid.1 3/4 c. warm water2 T. yeast3 T. sugar3 T. oil1 1/2 t. salt4 c. flour* Preheat oven to 375 degrees.* Mix water and yeast and let sit until frothy.  Add remaining ingredients...

Pizza Dough

This is a very simple dough, but so yummy.  Each recipe makes 1 large pizza.1 c. warm water1 T. yeast1/2 t. salt2 t. oil2-3 c. flour (works great to mix half white and half wheat)* Mix all ingredients together and let raise 1 hour.  It is okay to let raise less...

The Bosch

Boy do I use this all the time.  My mother and grandmother always used a Bosch so I have naturally used one.  It makes making breads so easy and fast.  The dough hook is awesome.  The blender that comes with it is great too.  I have never had one...

Scoops

I use these all the time.  They are so handy and makes things much less messy.  The large scoop is perfect for cupcakes and muffin batter.  The medium scoop is awesome for cookies.  The small one is just right for mini-muffin pans or small cookies for...

Country Fresh Biscuits

This is our all-time favorite biscuit recipe.  There has never been any going back since I found it.  You can also substitute 2 of the cups of flour for wheat and it works out beautifully!  Also the recipe can be cut in half and it will be just fine.6 c....

Spanish Rice

This is my favorite spanish rice recipe.  Full of taste and so yummy!2 c. white rice1 medium onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 can stewed tomatoes, drained (save juice)2 cloves garlic, chopped1/8 t. garlic salt2 T. Knorr Tomato boullion with chicken flavor...

Homemade English Muffins

We love breakfast at our house and this is one of our favorites.  Thanks Jeanene for the recipe.6 c. flour2 T. instant yeast1 T. salt1/2 c. dry milk1 T. sugar2 c. warm water1/2 c. oil1 c. sourdough starter (recipe below to make your own)cornmeal* In large bowl mix...

Grandma's Apple Crisp

6-8 apples (tart ones are best: Granny Smith, Jonathon, etc.)1 c. sugar1 T. cornstarchCinnamon1/4 c. butter + 1/2 c. butter (just this one needs to be at room temperature)1 c. brown sugar3/4 c. oatmeal1 1/2 c. flour1 egg1/2 t. salt1 t. baking powder* Preheat oven to 350...