Comfort Cornbread

Chaotic times call for comfort food. You know. Those foods and family favorite recipes. We all have them. Make one of your comfort favorites today. Cornbread has always been one of mine.

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Last Second Side Ideas: Smothered Country Green Beans

SMOTHERED COUNTRY GREEN BEANS By Gregg Patterson   I know. I know. Several generations of y’all have come to love that canned green bean/cream of mushroom soup casserole sprinkled with crunchy fried onions. It’s darn near a holiday meal must-have. I’ll admit. It’s good. However, there is something so much better… fresh country fried green […]

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Last-Second Side Ideas: Bacon & Skillet-Fried Brussels Sprouts

BACON & SKILLET-FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS by Gregg Patterson We already know that every kid hates Brussels sprouts. I was no different. So let’s call it an acquired taste, like asparagus or better yet, beer. All I know is I love bacon and skillet-fried Brussels sprouts. Here’s my version of this colorful and tasty side dish […]

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Farm Family Recipe: Mamaw’s Squash Dressing

by Maddison Stewart, Arkansas Farm Bureau Every family has that one recipe. You know, the one that makes you think of your family. The one that makes you happy when you’re cooking it and then makes you very happy when you eat it. The Sims family of Conway County, Western District Farm Family of the […]

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VIDEO: Making Watermelon, Feta & Pecan Salad

Watermelon, Feta & Pecan Salad with Balsamic Reduction Since July is National Watermelon Month we wanted to be sure to share this delicious taste treat using one of Arkansas’s favorite fruits! Watch and learn as Woodruff County Cooperative Extension Staff Chair Leigh Ann Bullington dishes up this lovely summer salad that’s sure to be a […]

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Cool as a Cucumber Salad

by Gregg Patterson, Arkansas Farm Bureau Mom always made this crispy, cool summertime salad treat. It pairs well with so many main dishes. She preferred using sweet purple onions rather than white onions to add color to this flavorful, fresh-from-the-garden soaked salad. CUCUMBER-ONION SALAD Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup white vinegar 2 cups […]

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Fall Farm to Table Recipes

It may not feel like fall just yet, but it’s time for our fall issue of Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Front Porch magazine (which you can see here). This fall’s issue focuses the bountiful harvest of Arkansas farmers that helps fill our holiday tables or football tailgate plates at this time of year. Whether it’s turkey, […]

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Throwback Thursday {National Salad Month}

There’s nothing quite like fresh salad greens straight from the garden! Celebrate National Salad Month and give your taste buds a fresh green delight with these recipes. Roasted Strawberry Dressing on Turkey Spinach Salad   Arugula Salad with Feta-Pecan Vinaigrette   Fresh, Delicious, Nutritious Kale Salad   Basil Vinaigrette with Spring Greens

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Throwback Thursday {Southern Comfort Food}

Arkansans, like all southerners, love our comfort food. Here are some recipes to bring a down-home taste of southern comfort food to your table. Southern Fried Steak and Gravy   Cheese Grits and a Fried Egg   Going Green with Southern Collards   Fried Potatoes

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Throwback Thursday {National Pecan Day}

Around Arkansas, we are just ‘nuts’ about pecans. So, in honor of National Pecan Day we are including some amazing recipes that showcase pecans. Honey Blueberry Pecan Rice Pudding   Candy With a Crust ~Pecan Pie   Pecans: A Southern Favorite {Kitchen Tip and Spicy Pecan Recipe}   Pecan, Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn […]

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