Ranch to table recipes

Growing up, I did not like meatloaf at all. Looking back, I realize my dislike stemmed from the dominant flavor of ketchup in most meatloaf recipes. Years later, I revisited the idea of meatloaf, and now it is one of my favorite comfort foods. I swapped out the ketchup for real onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh herbs

I often make these hearty, flavorful sandwiches when friends and family come to help out on the ranch. I can prepare most of this meal ahead of time—the meat and coleslaw can be made the day before I need to serve them—and the sandwiches are big and meaty enough to fill everyone up on a day full of hard work. (They’re

Treat yourself and have steak on a weeknight. This recipe from Elizabeth Poett’s "The Ranch Table" cookbook is so quick, easy, and flavorful that you’ll want to make it any day of the week.

California rancher turned cooking show host Elizabeth Poett showcases her cooking style and recipes in her new cookbook.

There is a lot of early morning work to do on the ranch, and neighbors often come to lend a hand with cattle work. One way I show gratitude is by making sure everyone who comes to help has good food to eat. A warm cinnamon roll is such a treat on a frosty morning when you have been working hard. I make these cinnamon r

This chicken pot pie is hearty yet nourishing. It highlights the vegetables, which stay bright and colorful. The chicken is poached not roasted, so the broth from the poaching adds depth to the flavor. The pastry is flaky, buttery, and rich, and it is a wonderful way to feed a large group of friends. TIP: Save all

I love slow cooking meat because there is so little work to do. Just put the cut in with all the spices and vegetables and let heat and time work their magic. This carnitas recipe is the perfect cozy meal to have at home with your family, and it's also wonderful to make ahead of time to feed a crowd. Making your own to

I love to cook with fish—especially after Austin goes fishing—and I developed this recipe because I was looking for something that would be creamy but also really simple to make. For this recipe, I make a sauce out of white wine, cream, and fresh dill, then just slip the fillets into the pan and put the whole thing int

In our area, there are many walnut groves. The funny thing about walnuts is once I start eating them, I can’t quite stop. I developed this recipe to celebrate the sweet fragrance of fresh walnuts in the form of a light fluffy cake. The browned butter frosting is a frosting that can be put on many different cakes but br

The way it can make a dish really pop is one of my favorite things about ranch and it's uniquely magical powers. Love these 30 Ranch-Tastic Ranch Recipes.