Building Our Dream Growing the love & Making all the things

Latest Recipes

Easy Oatmeal Bars (Flavor Your Way!)

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole (One Pot!)

The BEST Beef Pot Pie Recipe

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

Easy Cheesy Baked Ziti

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

Baked BBQ Chicken Wings (Sticky, Crispy & Easy)

Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe (From Fresh or Frozen Tomatoes)

Best Pulled Pork for Sandwiches, Tacos & Sliders

Easy Mango Salsa (Fresh and Bright)

What’s for dinner?

Browse all our Recipe Ideas to make your next meal

  • Chicken Recipes | Main Meals | Oven | Recipes | Summer

    Baked BBQ Chicken Wings (Sticky, Crispy & Easy)

    These baked BBQ chicken wings come out crispy on the outside and juicy inside, then get tossed while hot in sweet, tangy homemade BBQ sauce until every piece is sticky and glossy. You just pat the wings dry, toss them with a little baking powder and salt, bake them on a rack at 425°F for…

  • Instant Pot | Main Meals | Oven | Recipes | Slow Cooker

    Best Pulled Pork for Sandwiches, Tacos & Sliders

  • No Cooking Needed | Pantry & Staples | Recipes | Snacks | Summer

    Easy Mango Salsa (Fresh and Bright)

  • Groceries Optional | No Cooking Needed | Pantry & Staples | Recipes | Summer

    Homemade Ranch Seasoning

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

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Best Egg Salad Ever

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

Easy Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

  • Crustless Quiche Recipe (Foolproof & Custardy!)

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Overnight)

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

  • Homemade Coffee Creamer (3 Ingredients, No-Cook)

  • Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice Skillet (One-Pot!)

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

  • Easy Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

  • Homemade Hamburger Helper (Better Than the Box!)

  • Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Buttery Oat Topping

  • Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Overnight)

  • Best Baked Rice Pudding Recipe (Old-Fashioned and Creamy)

  • Homemade Blackberry Jam Recipe (Without Pectin, Seeds or Seedless)