Recipes

  • Tate Farms Cast Iron Biscuits on Biscuit Board 

    Tate Farms Cast Iron Biscuits on Biscuit Board 

    Tate Farms Cast Iron Biscuits on Biscuit Board  Makes: 1 large board, about 8 servings, plus 18 biscuits | Time: 10 min (+ 35 min for biscuits) For the Biscuits 2 cups flour | 4½ tsp. baking powder | ¼ tsp. baking soda | 1½ tsp. sugar | ¾ tsp. salt | 1 stick very cold butter | ¾ cup cold milk | 1 stick butter, melted Directions   Preheat oven to 450…

  • Classic Vegetable Soup

    Classic Vegetable Soup

    Classic Vegetable Soup Makes: 12 bowls | Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 cup sliced celery 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 4 cans (14.5 ounce) vegetable broth 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 8 cups mixed cut fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice salt and pepper instructions: Heat oil in a…

  • One Pot Spaghetti

    One Pot Spaghetti

    One Pot Spaghetti     Makes: 4 Servings | 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef | ¼ cup onion, diced | 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced | 28 oz. jar diced tomatoes | 2 Tbsp. basil | 2 Tbsp. parsley | ½ Tbsp. salt | 1 tsp. pepper | 8 oz. thin spaghetti noodles Directions Brown beef in a large heavy pot.  Add garlic and onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until onions…

  • Cast Iron Cheese Enchilada Bake

    Cast Iron Cheese Enchilada Bake

    Cast Iron Cheese Enchilada Bake    Makes: 10 to 12 servings | 30 minutes Ingredients 8 corn tortillas, cut into 4 triangles each | 28 oz. can red enchilada sauce | 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed | 15 oz. can corn, drained & rinsed | 5 cupsshredded cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F.  Drain corn and black beans and combine into one…

  • BLT with Garlic Aioli

    BLT with Garlic Aioli

    BLT with Garlic Aioli     Makes: 2 sandwiches | Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Sandwich: 8 slices of thick cut bacon | 4 slices of bread | Lettuce | Tomato | Salt & pepper, to taste Aioli: 2 tsp. minced garlic | 2 tsp. lemon juice | ½ cupmayonnaise | ¼ tsp. salt Directions Fry or bake bacon to desired crispiness, set on a paper towel to soak up…

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