Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

Latest Recipes

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

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Tenderloin (So Juicy!)

Chocolate Sourdough Babka (Chocolate Swirl Bread)

Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Dutch Oven 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

Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

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

The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ever

Best Tuna Salad Recipe (Classic & Creamy)

What’s for dinner?

Browse all our Recipe Ideas to make your next meal

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

    Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

    This simple beef enchilada casserole recipe is layered with seasoned ground beef, black beans, red enchilada sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. Tortilla chips take the place of tortillas. It all comes together in one skillet and one dish in about 45 minutes, giving you all the warm comfort of enchiladas with much less effort….

  • Bread & Dough | Breakfast | Fall | Holidays | Oven | Recipes

    The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ever

  • Comfort Food | No Cooking Needed | Recipes

    Best Tuna Salad Recipe (Classic & Creamy)

  • Oven | Pantry & Staples | Recipes | Summer

    Sweet Pickle Relish for Canning (Best Homemade Recipe)

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

Easy Cheesy Baked Ziti

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Best Egg Salad Ever

Easy Lasagna (No-Boil, Cottage Cheese, No Ricotta)

  • Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

  • Crustless Quiche Recipe (Foolproof & Custardy!)

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Overnight)

  • Easy Bread-Free Breakfast Casserole (Egg, Potato & Cheese)

  • 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

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

  • Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Thick!)

  • Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Buttery Oat Topping

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Overnight)