The ranch table recipes

This chicken pot pie is hearty yet nourishing. It highlights the vegetables, which stay bright and colorful. The chicken is poached not roasted, so the broth f

I often make these hearty, flavorful sandwiches when friends and family come to help out on the ranch. I can prepare most of this meal ahead of time—the meat and coleslaw can be made the day before I need to serve them—and the sandwiches are big and meaty enough to fill everyone up on a day full of hard work. (They’re

This very simple, four-ingredient vanilla ice cream recipe is smooth, creamy, and delicious. It will wow all your guests and goes well with just about everything! It’s easy to prepare the base ahead of time, and then just put it in your churner before serving. TIP: Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions spec

Growing up, I did not like meatloaf at all. Looking back, I realize my dislike stemmed from the dominant flavor of ketchup in most meatloaf recipes. Years later, I revisited the idea of meatloaf, and now it is one of my favorite comfort foods. I swapped out the ketchup for real onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh herbs

This is a colorful, delicious savory dish to serve as part of a brunch. It makes everyone happy, whether they prefer vegetables or eggs. Roasting the vegetables in rendered bacon fat brings out their sweetness and fills every bite with rich flavor. The tomatillo salsa makes for a lovely balance between fresh and oven-r

This is the most basic but a forever classic, strawberry jam recipe. I love making lots this season since the kids are huge fans and there is nothing like homemade jam ready and on hand. In the last Ranch Table Gathering my dear friend Katie and I showed some fun tricks of the trade. Classic Strawberry Jam: Thi

This is a recipe my mom created and has made for our family since I was young. It is a one pot recipe that makes a simple yet hearty meal. The combination of saffron, rice, meat, and vegetables creates a colorful, beautiful, and flavorful dish. It is a wonderful meal to prepare when you have friends and family over bec

I love to cook with fish—especially after Austin goes fishing—and I developed this recipe because I was looking for something that would be creamy but also really simple to make. For this recipe, I make a sauce out of white wine, cream, and fresh dill, then just slip the fillets into the pan and put the whole thing int

These bars are simple to make and so scrumptious that they seem to disappear in seconds. The layers of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch meld with the coconut, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, buttery caramel flavor. You can switch up the types of chocolate and the nuts to make this wit

I love this dish because it feeds a good amount of people and is a meal that the entire family can enjoy! It can be made ahead of time, frozen, and then baked when the time is right. The combination of sweet, creamy corn and salty pancetta is delicious and comforting. The béchamel (white sauce) with corn acts as a laye