Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

Latest Recipes

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (+ Mix in a Jar)

Crock Pot Brisket with Onions and Carrots (Tender Holiday Brisket)

Teriyaki Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (30-Minute Dinner)

Easy Taco Casserole with Tortillas and Chips

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

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

Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (Easy Make-Ahead Recipe)

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe (Never Dry!)

Corn Casserole (Easy Jiffy Recipe)

What’s for dinner?

Browse all our Recipe Ideas to make your next meal

  • Comfort Food | Fall | Holidays | Oven | Recipes | Sides | Winter

    Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

    This is the green bean casserole you remember, just a little better and creamier. A spoonful of sour cream and a handful of sharp cheddar make the sauce thick and rich, one simple trick keeps it from turning runny, and the fried onions stay crunchy on top. It all gets stirred together right in the…

  • Comfort Food | Fall | Holidays | Oven | Recipes | Sides | Winter

    Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe (Never Dry!)

  • Casseroles | Fall | Holidays | Oven | Recipes | Sides | Winter

    Corn Casserole (Easy Jiffy Recipe)

  • Chicken Recipes | Comfort Food | Fall | Main Meals | Recipes | Soups & Stews | Stovetop | Winter

    Creamy White Chicken Chili (One Pot, Rotisserie Chicken)

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

Beef Barley Soup (Hearty One-Pot Recipe, No Gravy Packet Needed)

Easy Stuffed Shells Recipe (Cottage Cheese, No Ricotta)

Mississippi Pot Roast (Easy 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Recipe)

Venison Goulash (Easy One-Pot Ground Venison Recipe)

  • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

  • The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ever

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

  • Crustless Quiche Recipe (Foolproof & Custardy!)

  • Mississippi Pot Roast (Easy 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Recipe)

  • Venison Goulash (Easy One-Pot Ground Venison Recipe)

  • Creamy Cheeseburger Soup (One Pot, No Velveeta)

  • Easy Lasagna Soup (One Pot, 30 Minutes)

  • Fudgy Homemade Brownies from Scratch

  • Pumpkin Bread (Perfectly Spiced & Moist)

  • Baked Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe (Buttermilk or Sourdough)

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