Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

Latest Recipes

Easy Lasagna Soup (One Pot, 30 Minutes)

Marry Me Chicken (Our Wedding Recipe… He Married Me Chicken!)

Fudgy Homemade Brownies from Scratch

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Loaded Potato Soup (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

This is the story of JenniferMaker Farm and how you can go from virtually nothing to something truly magical with heart and hard work!

Latest Recipes

Pumpkin Bread (Perfectly Spiced & Moist)

Best Homemade Burger Patty Recipe (So Juicy!)

Creamy Tuna Pasta (One Pot, 30 Minutes)

How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Better Than Olive Garden)

What’s for dinner?

Browse all our Recipe Ideas to make your next meal

  • Bread & Dough | Desserts | Fall | Oven | Recipes

    Pumpkin Bread (Perfectly Spiced & Moist)

    This is my best pumpkin bread recipe … moist, warmly spiced, and with a toasted depth underneath. The secret is browning the butter first. Two bowls, one loaf pan, no mixer, and it slices even better on day two. PUMPKIN BREAD At A Glance Prep 20 min Bake 60 min COOL 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES…

  • Comfort Food | Fall | Main Meals | Recipes | Stovetop

    Creamy Tuna Pasta (One Pot, 30 Minutes)

  • Chicken Recipes | Comfort Food | Fall | Recipes | Soups & Stews | Stovetop

    How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Better Than Olive Garden)

  • Casseroles | Comfort Food | Ground Beef Recipes | Main Meals | Oven | Recipes | Stovetop

    Million Dollar Spaghetti

When your home feels like more work than it should.

A short, gentle mini guide for creating a home that supports real life. 

We’re the Makers!

I’m Jennifer, a lifelong maker and teacher at heart, and Greg is my partner in both home and work. Together, we focus on creating practical systems, useful projects, and a calm, capable home rooted in everyday creativity.

Maker Farm is our home and creative space in Michigan, where we’re learning to live a little more intentionally. It is about slowing down, using what you have, and building a good life, one thoughtful choice at a time.

Easy No-Knead Bread

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Recipe Index

Explore a collection of delicious dishes inspired by Midwest traditions and crafted with love. Find your next favorite recipe and enjoy the flavors of home-cooked goodness at its best.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Comfort Food Classics

Slow Cooker Pot Roast (with a Secret Ingredient)

Baked Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe (Buttermilk or Sourdough)

Tater Tot Casserole (One-Pan Comfort Food)

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole (Dump and Bake, No Boiling)

  • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

  • The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ever

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

  • Crustless Quiche Recipe (Foolproof & Custardy!)

  • Tater Tot Casserole (One-Pan Comfort Food)

  • Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole (Dump and Bake, No Boiling)

  • Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Tenderloin (So Juicy!)

  • Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Dutch Oven Recipe)

  • Spiced Apple Butter (Slow Cooker, No Peeling!)

  • Chocolate Sourdough Babka (Chocolate Swirl Bread)

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

  • Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies (Soft, Chewy + Make-Ahead!)