Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

Latest Recipes

Baked Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe (Buttermilk or Sourdough)

Tater Tot Casserole (One-Pan Comfort Food)

Spiced Apple Butter (Slow Cooker, No Peeling!)

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

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

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

Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Tenderloin (So Juicy!)

Chocolate Sourdough Babka (Chocolate Swirl Bread)

Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Dutch Oven Recipe)

Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

What’s for dinner?

Browse all our Recipe Ideas to make your next meal

  • Main Meals | Oven | Recipes | Stovetop

    Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Tenderloin (So Juicy!)

    This brown sugar BBQ pork tenderloin is juicy, savory, and just a little sweet, with a glossy barbecue glaze that goes on at the very end. It slices into pretty medallions that look like you fussed a lot more than you did. BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN At A Glance Prep 10 min Bake 20 min Total…

  • Comfort Food | Fall | Main Meals | Oven | Recipes | Slow Cooker | Soups & Stews | Stovetop | Winter

    Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Dutch Oven Recipe)

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

    Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

  • Pantry & Staples | Recipes | Stovetop | Summer

    Canning Spaghetti Sauce with Meat: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

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

Best Tuna Salad Recipe (Classic & Creamy)

Easy Cheesy Baked Ziti

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Best Egg Salad Ever

  • The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ever

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

  • Crustless Quiche Recipe (Foolproof & Custardy!)

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Overnight)

  • Baked BBQ Chicken Wings (Sticky, Crispy & Easy)

  • Best Pulled Pork for Sandwiches, Tacos & Sliders

  • Easy Taco Soup Recipe (A Fast, No-Fail Dinner)

  • Stuffed Pepper Casserole

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

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

  • Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Thick!)

  • Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Buttery Oat Topping