• Fresh Homemade Salsa

    I’ve been making homemade salsa for years now. It all started with this recipe that one of my good friends found in the classic Better Homes and Gardens cookbook (you know, the one with red and white checkered cover), and made for their annual Cinco de Mayo party. It’s amazing, and garlic-y,…

  • Whipped Mashed Potatoes

    Once you make mashed potatoes from scratch you’ll never resort to the flakes in a box again. Potatoes can be your family’s best friend. Versatile and affordable, potatoes are a part of a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from American, to Irish, to Indian, and on and on. Oddly, despite the general ease…

  • Mashed Potato Pancakes

    Mashed potatoes might be the quintessential comfort food. Or, at least, my quintessential comfort food. Mashed potato pancakes? Ahhh … divine. It’s rare that I whip up a batch of mashed potatoes and have leftovers “just because,” so I have to be intentional about it and throw in an extra…

  • Mozzarella Stick Caprese Crostini Appetizer

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Make sure to read on to check out this tasty appetizer—perfect for game night!—and the special recipe contest that Farm Rich is running through 8/23/15. #BackYourSnack #CollectiveBias I love entertaining just like everyone…

  • Berry Cucumber Yogurt Smoothie

    This berry cucumber yogurt smoothie can be a tasty breakfast or yummy snack! The garden is starting to produce LOTS of goodies right now: kale, gooseberries, black raspberries, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, onions and more! After spending time picking a bagful of berries and veggies this afternoon, my youngest announced…

  • Melted Caprese Crostini

    On the weekends I like to keep it simple when it comes to lunch. Just because it’s something easy to fix, however, doesn’t mean I skimp on flavor OR deliciousness. These melted caprese crostini are the perfect savory bite to enjoy all by yourself, or with a crowd! While these melted…