New opportunity awaits…

  I’m very honored to be accepted into the  Specialty Food Association.   Very exciting to be a part of and the support and opportunities this organization has to offer.     If your not familiar with this organization click on the link below   https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events      

Irish Boiled Bacon…

This is pure comfort food…great for St. Patrick’s meal!     Irish Boiled Bacon with Potatoes and Cabbage By The Gourmet Farm Girl         Preheat oven to 350 degrees   3 tablespoons olive oil +1 tablespoons duck fat (optional)(if you have never used a little duck fat in your cooking, your missing […]

Spring Thoughts…

 I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess. Martin Luther  Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. Francis Bacon Nature is the living, visible garment of God.                                                                      Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe  Nothing refreshes […]

Great Idea…

This is a great recipe for using up leftover Chili or Chili Con Carne(see previous post)    Chili Con Carne Lasagna By The Gourmet Farm Girl       Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees   2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound Chorizo sausage 1 quart chili or chili con carne 3-4 small fresh tomato’s (diced) 9 oven […]

Tex Mex Style Chili

I’m a huge fan of adding beans to my chili’s…but after making this Tex Mex style of chili with only braised down meat, peppers and tomato’s, I changed my mind.  It’s like a mother sauce that you can use for other dishes. This is my version of a very old fashioned style of chili. Enjoy!  Chili Con Carne By […]

Homemade Cereal (Granola)

Homemade Granola by The Gourmet Farm Girl Being the dairy girl that I am…my recipe calls for butter instead of oil, it does have some sugar but the rest just moooos… Healthy! Kids will like to help make this one! 3 cup rolled oats (regular)1 cup chopped almonds1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts work well also)½ […]

Game Day Joes…

  Chili Sloppy Joes By The Gourmet Farm Girl     1- 32 oz. jar of Spicy Bean, Buckeye or Farmhouse Chili1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground sausage (plain)1 package slider buns1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese sliced thinsmall bunch of fresh cilantro or slaw Brown the meat in a skillet over medium high heat, add the chili and […]

Forget the Fried Appetizers…

Smoked Salmon Appetizers By The Gourmet Farm Girl ¼ cup sour cream¼ cup cream cheese1 teaspoon cracked black pepper3-4 tablespoons horseradish (or to taste)1 tablespoon Gourmet Farm Girl Seafood Seasonings (optional)15-20 pieces sliced Italian, Ciabatta or rye lightly toasted 5-6 ounces of Smoked Salmon or TroutSmall batch of Organic Bean Sprouts or salad greens In a […]

Week-End Pasta Meal…

Pasta with Bacon Sautéed Mushrooms, Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 cups penne pasta (or your favorite shape pasta)(Whole grain pasta works well with this recipe also)10 oz. jar of  Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto3 slices smoked bacon½ c sliced mushrooms (any mild flavored mushroom will work)½ cup chopped asparagus2-3 garlic cloves […]

Simply Good Chicken…

This is a simple and easy recipe. The oils adds a slight hint of Italian herbs like basil & oregano and  fragrant rosemary  Roasted Chicken  with Italian Herb Olive Oil By The Gourmet Farm Girl     1 4-5 pound roaster 1/4 cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Italian Herb Infused EVOO 1/4 cup The Gourmet Farm […]