37 Recipes Inspired by Life on the Prairie

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37 Recipes Inspired by Life on the Prairie2/37 Rustic Honey Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Cake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my boys were young, they couldn’t drink milk but they could have yogurt. This was a cake they could eat. And it’s one dessert that doesn’t taste overly sweet, which is always a nice change of pace. —Linda Leuer, Hamel, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 248 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate

(24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

(24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 3/37 Country Ham and Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country Ham and Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 261 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g

fiber), 28g protein

fiber), 28g protein. 4/37 Apple Butter 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 11 hours 20 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make several batches of this simple and delicious homemade apple butter recipe to freeze in jars. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste. —Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 5/37 Sausage Patties 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe photo by

Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You’ll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not as good. —Bertha Bench, Mineral Wells, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 patty: 242 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. 6/37 Blueberry Rhubarb Country Tart 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Rhubarb Country Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go

Offer it to a friend with a warm cup of tea

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the rhubarb comes in, mix it with blueberries for a rustic and bubbly tart. Offer it to a friend with a warm cup of tea. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 7/37 Country White Bread 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country White Bread Recipe photo by Abby Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Anytime is the

right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread

right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread. These loaves are especially nice since the crust stays so tender. This white bread recipe is my husband Nick’s favorite. He makes most of the bread at our house. —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 125 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/37 Granny’s Rhubarb Pie Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe originated with my grandmother, who

baked many different rhubarb desserts

baked many different rhubarb desserts. This was always a favorite of mine. —Blanche Baninski Minto North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 595 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 9/37 Canning Spaghetti Sauce 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 9 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower’s dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it later in the year. —Tonya Branham,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Mt. Olive, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 118 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 10/37 Homemade Chicken Potpie 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Why look for potpie in the frozen food aisle when this easy version tastes much better? The chicken pot pie’s crust is so tender and flaky, and underneath you’ll find the ultimate comfort food for kids and adults. —Amy Briggs, Gove, Kansas Nutrition

Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Facts: 1 serving: 439 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 11/37 Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 313 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 12/37 Three-Bean Baked Beans 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Bean Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I’m always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 269 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg

Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary

cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein. 13/37 Crusty Bread 81 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crusty Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without add-ins): 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

1g fiber), 3g protein

1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/37 Pecan Bacon Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crispy, sweet bacon dresses up any breakfast. When my girls see this, they call it “special breakfast.” The big flavor punch just may surprise you. —Catherine Ann Goza, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 bacon strip: 142 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 15/37 Sausage Cornbread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread is a staple here in the South. I added sausage and cheese to a cornbread recipe and came up with this satisfying dish. It goes especially well with soup. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 369 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 16/37 Pear Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I entered this pie in a local baking

contest and ended up winning!

contest and ended up winning! Bartlett pears hold up well when baked, adding a nice layer of texture. —Darlene Jacobson, Waterford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 438 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 17/37 Buttermilk Biscuits 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe photo by Jamie Thrower for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina Nutrition

Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat

Facts: 1 biscuit: 222 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 18/37 German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier’s theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you’re feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my

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