Recipes

Farmstead Meal 002: Each week at The Farmstead, we create a recipe using meat from our family farm and seasonal ingredients from the farmers and food makers we know. Farmstead Meals offer simple instructions, practical cooking tips, and a closer connection to the people behind your food.

Farmstead Meal 001: Each week at The Farmstead, we create a recipe using meat from our family farm and seasonal ingredients from the farmers and food makers we know. Farmstead Meals offer simple instructions, practical cooking tips, and a closer connection to the people behind your food.

This Eggs Benedict comes together with some of our favorite farmers market ingredients. Fresh asparagus, farm eggs, local butter, sourdough bread, and smoked pork shoulder turn a classic brunch into a meal that tastes like spring in the Midwest.

On a cold night when the game is on, wings are an easy way to get dinner on the table. We keep two kinds on hand. Our party-cut wings let you season and sauce them however you like. Our fully cooked buffalo wings are there for the nights when you want something quick. Both work well in the air fryer. The only real difference is how long they need to cook.

This is one of those reliable, make-ahead meals we lean on during busy weeks on the farm. Simple ingredients; hearty; and just as good reheated throughout the week. All made with pasture-raised proteins to enhance nutrient-content and flavor-profile.

A cozy fall recipe that brings together everything we love about the season. The sweetness of roasted squash, the crisp flavor of apples and onions, and the savory richness of our Bulk Pork Sausage, seasoned with a touch of sage. Simple, hearty, and perfect for a cool evening at home.

Welcome to Daryn's Backyard! Our Chicken Breast Tenders are lean, flavorful, and raised on pasture with a non-GMO diet. This yogurt marinade keeps them juicy on the grill and adds a bright, fresh flavor that tastes like summer.

Welcome to Daryn's Backyard. Our Pork Kabob Meat is cut from the loin, so it’s naturally tender and full of flavor. Perfect for quick marinades and high-heat grilling. This recipe brings together smoky BBQ, savory soy sauce, and sweet pineapple, balanced with colorful veggies for an easy summer meal that feels just right for the season.

If you haven’t grilled a pork steak before, you’re in for a treat. Cut from the pork shoulder, these steaks are richly marbled, deeply flavorful, and perfect for grilling. Unlike leaner cuts of pork, our pork steaks have a natural tenderness and juiciness that make them stand out.

Lou Ann was looking for a new way to cook fish when she stumbled across this recipe in a magazine. Fresh herbs aren’t usually her go-to, but she gave it a shot—and was surprised by how much she loved the flavors.

Some of our favorite meals are the simple ones. This baked whitefish brings it all together, with a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, and paprika, served over rice with a side of roasted broccoli. It’s the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with rich aromas and comes together with minimal fuss.

Looking for the perfect homemade meatloaf? Sweet Lou’s Meatloaf combines Jake’s grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork for a rich, flavorful dish. Topped with crispy bacon and a tangy ketchup glaze, this meatloaf is a hearty favorite the whole family will love.