Whether you’re cooking over a wood stove or just love a good sear, cast iron is a workhorse no homestead kitchen should be ...

Baking substitutions are a lifesaver when the store is closed, the homestead is miles from town, or time is tight. Baking from scratch is a homesteader’s joy, but even the best-stocked pantry comes up ...

Rising meat prices are pushing home cooks to get creative, but you do not have to sacrifice flavor to keep beef on the table.

Rita Mae Steger and Will Steger co-wrote “The Steger Homestead Kitchen: Simple Recipes for an Abundant Life,” with local cookbook author Beth Dooley. (John Ratzloff/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...