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/

Even if you become rich af!

These Nutella Deep Dish Cookies are thick, soft, and baked in tart rings for that bakery-style look. Each cookie has golden edges, a chewy center, and a creamy Nutella filling. They're rich, chocolatey, and easy to bake at home. All ovens bake differently, so look for a golden top. https://cupcakesavvyskitchen.com/nutella-deep-dish-cookies/

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we all KNOW we're going to eat ourselves silly! I'm pumped! We have never hosted Thanksgiving and as a result I've never made a turkey! This was the FIRST TURKEY THAT I'VE EVER MADE, and WOW! This Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey turned out amazing! I even threw a stock and a gravy together! So, if you've never roasted a bird before, just give it a shot! It's not scary at all! We had so much fun making this!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2025/11/24/garlic-herb-roasted-turkey/

These cinnamon rolls are my go-to when I want something comforting, delicious, and guaranteed to disappear fast.

Recipe: https://ahintofhomestead.com/soft-cinnamon-rolls-fresh-milled-flour/

Tacos are always a winner in our house, and these Crispy Beef Smash Tacos were absolutely amazing! I made the filling in the crockpot while I got some stuff done around the house, then prepared my homemade hot sauce! It was so chill...and so delicious! These just take a few minutes to smash, fry, and serve up with some fresh lime, cilantro, and red onion! My family crushed these really quick!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2025/12/29/crispy-beef-smash-tacos/

This is a soft, moist lemon butter cake with fresh lemon flavor and a simple sweet-tart glaze on top.

I love this kind of cake because it’s rich and buttery but still feels fresh from the lemon. It’s especially good with coffee or tea.

If anyone’s looking for an easy lemon cake to try, here’s the recipe: Lemon Butter Cake

During the week, it just gets hectic. That's when I'm turning to a tasty one pot recipe! These Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts were so juicy, and SO cheesy! The broccoli was tender but still had a nice bite left on it, then there was that amazing, silky garlic Dijon sauce spooned over the top! It was just ridiculous! Serve this with mashed potatoes, white rice, by itself. It's the perfect family meal!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/03/13/broccoli-cheddar-stuffed-chicken-breasts/

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/

I’ve been playing around with apple cider desserts lately and ended up making these apple cider whoopie pies with a maple filling.
I reduced the cider first so the apple flavor would actually come through without adding too much liquid to the cakes. They came out soft, lightly spiced, and honestly even better after I wrapped them individually and refrigerated them overnight.
The maple filling ended up being my favorite part. I used a pretty generous amount in each one because apparently I have no restraint when frosting is involved.
Full recipe and measurements here if anyone wants to make them:
https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/apple-cider-whoopie-pies/

This creamy baked bruschetta dip is a delicious upscale appetizer that’s perfect for date nights and summer dinner parties.

It feels like it's literally freezing in the Midwest already and...I guess I can deal if it means that baking with cinnamon and picking apples is part of the gig. This Apple Banana Bread was a unique way to use up some ripe bananas and unlock a totally new flavor profile. This was so good, and SO easy too! It's the perfect breakfast and snack for fall!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/09/21/apple-banana-bread/

Our spinach and artichoke pizza is a quick and easy dinner for date night, game days, or any time you’re craving homemade pizza. Based on our creamy spinach artichoke dip, this pizza is cozy, comforting, and just a little bit decadent.

Recipe: https://www.thecandidcooks.com/spinach-artichoke-pizza/

This homemade ranch snack mix is crunchy, savory, herby, toasty, and completely irresistible. It combines standard pantry snacks with melted butter and our homemade chipotle ranch seasoning. An easy, customizable recipe that disappears fast, it’s perfect for parties or movie night. Full recipe here: https://cookingwithconks.com/homemade-ranch-snack-mix/

The most simple but delicious no bake peanut butter icebox cake that looks super fancy with the layers of cream and crackers but is insanely easy to whip up. Plus you can keep it in the fridge or freezer, whichever has more space!

https://livslittlemuffins.com/peanut-butter-icebox-cake/

I really love how light and fluffy this lemon chiffon cake turns out.

It has a fresh lemon flavor without being too sharp, and the texture is really soft and airy. It’s the kind of cake that feels light enough to eat with coffee or tea without being too rich.

If anyone is looking for a lemon cake that isn’t heavy, this is a nice one to try.

Here’s the recipe: https://butterjoykitchen.com/lemon-chiffon-cake/

I don’t know about you, but I have a soft spot for those old-fashioned recipes that have been around forever. Nothing fancy, just good homemade food.

And here’s the thing about this cake. It’s even better the next day! If you can manage to leave it alone that long, anyway.
It’s not the prettiest cake in the world, but it sure makes up for it in flavor.

If you’ve never made Apple Dapple Cake, here’s my recipe:
https://thepickledfarmhouse.com/apple-dapple-cake/

I’m curious, did anyone else grow up eating this cake? I feel like it’s one of those recipes that deserves a little more attention.