What's Trending on Brooklyn Farm Girl
Find out what homemade recipes are trending right now with Brooklyn Farm Girl readers. You'll find super easy seasonal recipes to what recipes and blog posts are popular right now. Includes easy fall, winter, spring, and summer recipes to the best homemade desserts, breakfast, brunch, dinner and more!
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Hidden Veggie Recipes Kids Love (picky eater favorites!)
From chocolate cake with hidden zucchini to mac and cheese packed with butternut squash, these hidden vegetable recipes for kids and picky eaters make it easy to serve veggies without the fight. Whether you're sneaking spinach into muffins or adding carrots to pasta sauce, this collection turns everyday meals into veggie-loaded family favorites. Perfect for toddler meals, vegetable recipes kids will eat, and smart ways to use up extra produce. Save these hidden vegetable dinner and snack ideas for easy, nutritious wins. No AI.
How to Make Red Onion Jam (refrigerator jam; reduce veggie garden food waste!)
Red Onion Jam is a sweet and savory condiment that elevates any dish. This garden-to-table refrigerator jam recipe is perfect for summer canning, charcuterie boards, or as a gourmet burger topping. Made with fresh red onions, vinegar, and sugar, it's a versatile addition to your homemade pantry staples. Ideal for those looking to preserve their garden harvest or add a unique twist to their meals.
Best Crunchy Refrigerator Pickled Cauliflower Florets (reduce garden food waste!)
Crunchy pickled cauliflower is a sustainable garden-to-table recipe that turns fresh cauliflower into a crisp, tangy refrigerator pickled vegetables with vinegar, garlic, and spices. This healthy pickled vegetable recipe is perfect as a low-calorie, low carb snack, a flavorful burger topping, or a side for sandwiches and wraps. An easy no-cook pickle recipe for anyone looking to reduce food waste and preserve garden harvests. No AI.
Easy Microwave Pickles (ready in 8 minutes!)
Make your own microwave pickles in just minutes with this quick and easy microwave pickle recipe—no canning required. A fast and fun way to preserve cucumbers from your vegetable garden or farmer’s market haul, perfect for sandwich toppings, BBQ sides, or healthy snacking straight from the jar.
How to Make Pickled Cherry Tomatoes (reduce garden food waste!)
Got cherry tomatoes from your summer garden or grocery store? Learn how to make Pickled Cherry Tomatoes with this easy recipe—no canning required! This quick pickling method is a great way to preserve your tomato harvest, reduce food waste, and add a flavorful veggie snack or topping to salads, sandwiches, and summer meals.
Quick Homemade Apricot Jam (NO pectin; budget-friendly recipe!)
Homemade Apricot Jam is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s bounty and stock your pantry for the year ahead! This easy, no-pectin jam recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with fresh apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Budget-friendly and bursting with fresh fruit flavor, this jam is perfect for saving money and for spreading on toast, gifting, or preserving with the included easy canning instructions. Great addition to a summer charcuterie board for entertaining, too!
Garden Fresh Onion Sandwich (vegetarian and budget friendly!)
This simple onion sandwich is a budget friendly garden-to-table lunch made with fresh onions, mayo, and soft bread. Perfect for a quick vegetarian lunch, summer picnic, or easy meal using ingredients from your backyard garden or local farmer’s market. A no-fuss sandwich recipe ideal for busy days or light summer meals. No AI.
How to Make Adobo Seasoning (budget-friendly homemade seasoning!)
This Homemade Adobo Seasoning is your new kitchen staple—perfect for grilling burgers, roasted vegetables, marinated chicken, or even a big pot of chili. It’s better than store-bought seasonings, totally budget-friendly, and packed with bold, savory flavor. Once you try this DIY spice blend, you’ll never go back!
15-Minute Velveeta Mac and Cheese with Broccoli (kid favorite one pot pasta recipe!)
This crazy good Velveeta Mac and Cheese with Broccoli comes together in just 15 minutes on the stovetop — and is made with only 3 ingredients: elbow pasta noodles, melted velveeta cheese and small, chopped broccoli florets! This budget friendly dinner is a quick, creamy, cheesy one pot pasta recipe, perfect when you’re short on for time. Kid friendly and picky eater approved.
Bread Machine Raspberry Jam (3 ingredients only and freezer friendly!)
Did you know you can make homemade jams in your bread machine? You can! This Refrigerator Raspberry Jam made easily in the bread machine—no pectin required and it's also freezer friendly! Just raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice, and in just over an hour, you’ll have a delicious homemade jam. Simply pour into a mason jar and let it thicken in the fridge. Perfect for spreading on morning toast for a lovely summer breakfast!
Vegetarian Quinoa Burger (with vegan option!)
This Vegetarian Quinoa Burger is a hearty, protein-packed option made with quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables—perfect for meatless summer dinners and BBQs. Baked in the oven and easy to freeze, these homemade veggie burgers hold together beautifully without falling apart. Great for meal prep, vegetarian summer grilling alternatives, and healthy weeknight dinners. Save this easy quinoa burger recipe for your next summer cookout or meatless Monday. No AI.
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Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad (summer BBQ or potluck side dish!)
Move over boring pasta salad! Brighten up your summer spread with this Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad. Made with fresh garden tomatoes and hearty chickpeas, this easy summer side dish is perfect for backyard BBQs, summer potlucks, or a light vegetarian lunch.
How to Store and Freeze Blueberries (reduce food waste!)
How To Store and Freeze Blueberries so they stay fresh longer! This budget-friendly kitchen hack shows you the best way to store blueberries in the fridge and freezer. Step-by-step tips to reduce food waste, boost sustainability, and keep berries fresh, sweet, and juicy for weeks. Includes how to freeze blueberries for smoothies, baking, and snacking.
Quick Homemade Apricot Jam (NO pectin; budget-friendly recipe!)
Homemade Apricot Jam is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s bounty and stock your pantry for the year ahead! This easy, no-pectin jam recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with fresh apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Budget-friendly and bursting with fresh fruit flavor, this jam is perfect for saving money and for spreading on toast, gifting, or preserving with the included easy canning instructions. Great addition to a summer charcuterie board for entertaining, too!
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Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad Recipe
This fresh cherry tomato and chickpea salad is a simple and flavorful summer side dish. Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed canned chickpeas, and a light garlic, olive oil, and lemon dressing, it’s perfect for warm weather meals. Let it chill to marinate the flavors for even more deliciousness. Serve warm or cold for summer BBQs, potlucks, or an easy vegetable garden-inspired dish.