Faith's Kitchen: recipes from Covenant Pastures in Cylinder, Iowa

Home cooking from Faith's kitchen at Covenant Pastures. Recipes to make the most of your raw milk, cream and eggs.

Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy

We love these biscuits and gravy served with a side of fried eggs and kefir smoothies. Whipping this meal up for my hardworking Dad and brothers was a special delight of mine as a child! :)

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Butter

Butter

Nothing beats the golden hue of grassfed butter spread on fresh bread!

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Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

A delicious flourless cake that will brighten your day! A great recipe when you are flooded with eggs.

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Chicken Broth

Chicken Broth

The perfect addition to soup!! The health benefits are simply incredible!

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Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Such a simple way to use up excess milk! We love this topped with applesauce, peaches, or just plain black pepper as an addition to any meal!

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

A protein packed breakfast for the whole family. This is my #1 pancake recipe!

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Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée

Searching for something extra special for your date night? Nothing quite fits the bill like Crème Brûlée! So nourishing and yummy!!

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Fruit Smoothie

Fruit Smoothie

A simple treat that will make your children's eyes light up with delight! Many a summer afternoon found me as a child delivering this smoothie to our farmer men. Simple gestures are often the most appreciated!

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Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is such a simple and yummy option for breakfast or a snack! Make it even better by sprinkling fruit and granola generously over it.

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Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie

Nothing beats a smoothie on a hot day, especially when it contains superfoods like spinach, flaxseeds, and kefir!! An easy way to get greens into your children. :)

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Hot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa

I have fond memories as a child of warming up with a mug of hot cocoa with homemade doughnuts after being chilled to the bone from sledding. There's nothing that quite compares with that! My mom is the best! :)

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Kefir

Kefir

Kefir is a cultured drink made with raw milk, and it is simply teeming with probiotics and beneficial bacteria that enhance your health! Enjoy plain or add to smoothies. Please reach out to us if you're searching for grains. We love to share from our fermented bounties! :)

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Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing

Soooo yummy! You'll want to drizzle this over everything!

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Raw Ice Cream

Raw Ice Cream

Watch your family's eyes light up when you serve this raw ice cream! One of the benefits of growing up in a large family is that birthdays roll around quite often! :) Ice cream with fruit custard pies was the oft requested dessert by the birthday person.

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Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken

A finger-licking recipe sure to draw your family and friends around the table with hearty appetites!! This is a classic that has satisfied my family for years.

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Warm Vanilla Soother

Warm Vanilla Soother

Snuggling up with a good book and cozy blanket by the fire? All that's needed to complete the picture is a mug of warming vanilla soother made with milk from your local farmers! Yum! :)

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Whipped Cream Tips

Whipped Cream Tips

I grew up pouring whipped cream over everything. It's an amazing way to live! :)

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Where can I get the milk for these recipes?

Pick up raw A2/A2 milk, cream and pastured eggs at our farm store in Cylinder, Iowa, or save on every gallon as a Covenant Keeper.

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