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Sloppy Joes are one of those dinners I forget about until I make them again and wonder why I don’t make them more often.
I make mine homemade with ground beef and a sweet, tangy sauce, then pile it onto toasted buns. Nothing fancy, just a really good, messy dinner.
Does anyone else still make Sloppy Joes regularly? And the important question: do you add cheese or leave them classic?
Recipe: https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/homemade-sloppy-joes/

I wanted the apple cider flavor to actually come through, so I reduced the cider before adding it to the batter. That made a huge difference. I filled them, wrapped them individually and refrigerated them overnight, and I actually liked the texture even more the next morning.
I’m definitely keeping these in the fall baking rotation.

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/apple-cider-whoopie-pies/

If you like crab Rangoon, this is my shrimp-on-toast version of that idea and it’s dangerously easy to eat
I brush baguette slices with garlic-infused olive oil and toast them first, then top them with a creamy shrimp and cream cheese mixture with green onion, lime and lemon pepper. Back into the oven until everything is hot and bubbly.
Crispy underneath, creamy on top, and these disappear FAST whenever I make them.

Recipe: https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/shrimp-rangoon-toast/

This ended up being basically my homemade version of Hamburger Helper. Ground beef, pasta shells and sharp cheddar in a creamy sauce, and the pasta cooks right in the same pan.
One pan, about 35 minutes, and most importantly…hardly any dishes.
Recipe: https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/creamy-beef-and-cheddar-pasta-one-pan-meal/

I finally landed on a homemade mac and cheese that I love.
I make the cheese sauce from scratch with a roux, half & half, milk, a little cream cheese, garlic and Dijon. My favorite cheese combo is sharp cheddar + Gruyère.
You can eat it straight from the stovetop or bake it with extra cheese and breadcrumbs. I’m a sucker for the baked version.
What’s your must-have cheese for homemade mac and cheese?
Recipe: https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/creamy-mac-and-cheese/

Made this pumpkin lush and my family absolutely loved it. It’s layers of spiced shortbread crust, sweet cream cheese, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling and cool whip.
Kind of like pumpkin pies cousin.
It’s a 9x13 dessert too, so it’s perfect when you need something that’ll feed a lot of people
Recipe: https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/pumpkin-lush/

Made loaded potato soup with potatoes, bacon, cheddar and green onions. It turned out thick, creamy and exactly what I wanted now that the weather is starting to feel like fall.
Definitely one of those dinners that’s even better with a ridiculous amount of cheese and bacon on top.

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/loaded-potato-soup/

This is one of those old-fashioned comfort food dinners that never gets old. Homemade Salisbury steaks simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy, delicious with mashed potatoes.

Here’s my recipe if anyone wants to make it:

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/salisbury-steak-with-mushroom-gravy/

I made a creamy crab salad that reminds me of the kind you’d get from a good deli counter, only fresher and easy to make at home. It’s made with imitation crab, a creamy dressing, a little crunch, and just enough seasoning to make it good for sandwiches, crackers, lettuce cups, or eating straight from the bowl.

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/creamy-crab-salad/

It’s bright, soft, and so flavorful. The perfect for addition to a
Mother’s Day’s brunch

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/lemon-blueberry-loaf/

I made a biscuit-style strawberry shortcake. Sweet homemade biscuits, strawberries, and whipped cream. Nothing fancy, but it sure is delicious.
I used biscuits instead of angel food cake because they soak up the strawberry juice in the best way and make it feel more old-fashioned.

https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/classic-strawberry-shortcake/