A Farmgirl's Dabbles | Comfort Food & Old Fashioned Recipes

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp: An easy apple crisp recipe with toothsome apple bites and a crispy old-fashioned buttery oats topping. It’s one of the best apple...

Apple Sangria with Bourbon and Thyme

Apple Sangria with Bourbon and Thyme: This fall sangria recipe is perfect for sitting around an autumn fire or entertaining for Thanksgiving! I’m thankful...

Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese

Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese: The best easy classic macaroni salad recipe. With a tangy, lightly creamy dressing, it pairs with nearly any...

Juicy Lucy Burger Lettuce Wraps

Juicy Lucy (also spelled Jucy Lucy) is a legendary cheese-stuffed burger from Minnesota. My burger features a core of molten cheddar – and is...

Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles are one of the best eats at the Minnesota State Fair. And with my fried pickles recipe, you can now enjoy this...

Best Minnesota State Fair Food and Drink

The Best Minnesota State Fair Food and Drink…according to us! We’ve been attending the fair for 21 years in a row, and these are...

a bowl of baked beans with bacon and ground beef

Cowboy Beans

Cowboy Beans – This easy baked beans recipe is hearty and flavorful with bacon and ground beef. It’s the ultimate side dish for all...

Grilled Romaine Salad

Grilled Romaine Salad – You’ll love the charred smokiness of this summer salad, with grilled lettuce, tomatoes, and sweet corn. Bacon and a homemade...

Italian Chopped Salad

Italian Chopped Salad – an Italian salad loaded with fresh goodness, plus salami, provolone, pepperoncini, and olives. It’s light, yet hearty, and extra flavorful...