As John Albert approaches Pete’s pen, the ram comes forward like a dog greeting his master. “When you work with animals, you come to know their personalities,” John said, as he strolled through his barn pointing out the easy-going sheep…
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Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Remove the bread crusts and save for testing the frying oil temperature. Tear bread slices into very small pieces and place into a medium bowl. Add the lamb, onion, egg, mint, cheese, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4…
Tzatziki Sauce
Peel cucumbers, cut into quarters and remove seeds. Dice. Put them in a colander and cover with a clean dish towel and place something heavy on it to help remove water. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain well and try…
Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade
Serve with Ruffwing Farms’ signature and most popular cheese, Tuemma, a soft-ripened pasteurized sheep’s milk cheese made fresh weekly.
Moncaito Frittata
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet (ours was a 10-inch) over medium heat. Add sausage. When sausage begins to brown, add onions and red pepper to soften. Crack eggs into a…
Red-skinned Potatoes with Dill Yogurt Dressing
Replacing mayonnaise with yogurt in potato salad makes for a lighter, healthier dish. The tang of Ruffwing’s plain yogurt really adds to the flavor of this dish.
Families launch Buckeye Valley Beef Cooperative
Families come together to establish co-op in Brown County, Ohio.
Summer Gathering Brisket
Whether it’s a birthday party, a family reunion or even feeding some of our farmhands (who have healthy appetites), brisket is my go-to. It does require some “low and slow” roasting time, but it’s totally worth the wait.
Kabobs on the Grill
The perfect summertime supper that doesn’t require too much time in the kitchen. Kids enjoy eating anything that involves a skewer.
Crockpot Fajitas
Let the slow cooker do the work to tenderize sirloin or flank steak for family friendly fajitas.