Hi there, I’m Bobbi Jo--the home cook behind Recipes from French Creek where I share practical, comforting recipes for busy families who want homemade meals that are easy to prep, quick to make and can be enjoyed with the family around the dinner table.
From Our Farm to Your Kitchen
Many recipes you find here are beef focused, because beef is a big part of how we cook and live. Our family raises beef cattle, so I spend a lot of time developing recipes that use real cuts of meat, stretch well for families, and work for both weeknight dinners and freezer meals. While you’ll still find other family favorites here, beef recipes are a cornerstone of this site.
Real-life cooking experience
In addition to cooking for my family, I also own a freezer meal business, where I prepare hundreds of freezer meals each month for my local community, and teach classes! My freezer meal business shapes how I develop recipes- meals need to freeze well, reheat well, and still taste great days or weeks later. Every recipe on this site is tested in my own kitchen and with those same standards in mind.
As Featured In
My recipes and business have been featured in:
- Iowa Farm Bureau “Family Living” Magazine
- Inspire(d) Driftless Magazine
- The Waukon Standard
What You’ll Find Here
Here on Recipes from French Creek you will find:
- family-friendly dinners
- beef recipes made with real cuts and simple ingredients
- freezer meals and make-ahead tips on nearly all recipes we post
- comfort food classics
- easy desserts and pantry staples
When I’m not in the kitchen, I’m spending time with my 3 young kids and husband, working on the farm or in the great outdoors!
If you’re new here, start with these reader favorites:
Or, scroll through our freezer meal recipes, ground beef recipes and desserts for a great start.
Every recipe on this site is created with real life in mind-busy schedules, full freezers and meals that need to work the first time If you’re looking for beef-forward dinners, freezer meals, and family-friendly recipes you can count on–you’re in the right place.
Enjoy! – Bobbi Jo
