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Recipes
Our favorite homemade southern recipes.


Homemade Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl
There's nothing like a pot of homemade beef stew simmering on the stove and fresh bread baking in the oven. This from-scratch beef stew served in a homemade bread bowl is the kind of comfort food that brings everyone to the table. Simple ingredients, slow cooking, and a reminder that the best meals are made with intention.

Jamie Bateman
6 days ago4 min read


Old Cookbooks and the Stories They Tell
Old cookbooks hold more than recipes, they preserve family traditions, memories, and stories passed down through generations. Discover why these time-tested recipes still matter today.

Jamie Bateman
Jan 243 min read


Christmas Crack
Fair warning...this one's addictive.
Our family's Christmas Crack caramel popcorn has been passed down for generations and requested every single year. If you're looking for a homemade gift that friends and family will beg you to make again, this is it.

Jamie Bateman
Dec 16, 20252 min read


A Taste of Fall: Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Soup
Cozy up with this homemade Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Soup - a sweet and savory blend of fall flavors that's perfect for cool Florida evenings. Made with real ingredients from the homestead kitchen.

Jamie Bateman
Nov 3, 20253 min read


A Slice of Fall: Homemade Pumpkin Bread From the Homestead Kitchen
Celebrate fall in Florida with this cozy pumpkin bread recipe — simple, sweet, and perfect for sharing straight from The Florida Homesteader kitchen.

Jamie Bateman
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Canning Beef Stew at Home: Easy Recipe + Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to can beef stew at home with this easy, step-by-step recipe. A hearty, shelf-stable meal perfect for busy nights and Florida homestead pantries.

Jamie Bateman
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Cherry Pie Filling
Sweet, simple, and homestead-approved! This cherry pie was made with love—and some incredible cherries from Azure Standard.

Jamie Bateman
Aug 4, 20253 min read


The Sweet Secrets to Summer Baking in Florida
Beat the summer heat and bake like a pro-discover how Florida's sunshine can turn your front porch into the perfect place to proof homemade breads and sweet treats.

Jamie Bateman
Jul 29, 20255 min read


Buttermilk Biscuits from the Homestead Kitchen
Buttermilk Biscuits There’s something deeply comforting about pulling a cast iron skillet of golden, flaky biscuits out of the oven. It’s...

Abigail Mercer
Jul 21, 20252 min read


From Grace’s Kitchen – Southern Chicken-n-Dumplings (Gluten Free)
There’s really no surprise in the fact that food brings comfort. It’s what binds us together—whether in times of celebration, loss, or a...

Abigail Mercer
Jul 17, 20253 min read
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