The Iron & Acre Kitchen

Practical, elevated recipes and kitchen tips that bring your monthly box to life. Explore seasonal meals, cooking techniques, and food that connects your family to where it comes from.

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Extraordinary meals. Everyday ingredients.

At Iron & Acre, we believe that unforgettable meals don’t require rare ingredients or restaurant credentials—just quality staples and a little intention.

Our recipes are crafted to bring Michelin-level thoughtfulness to the home kitchen, using:

🌿 Seasonal, farm-raised foods
🍳 Approachable, chef-inspired techniques
⏱️ Quick cook times (under an hour)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly flavors

Each dish is designed to fit your real life—flexible enough for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough to slow down and savor.

This is modern farmhouse cooking:
Bold. Beautiful. Built for the way you eat.

Recipes

Miso-Glazed Daikon Radish Steaks with Sesame and Scallions

Miso-Glazed Daikon Radish Steaks with Sesame an...

Savory miso-glazed daikon steaks with toasted sesame and scallions.

Miso-Glazed Daikon Radish Steaks with Sesame an...

Savory miso-glazed daikon steaks with toasted sesame and scallions.

Roasted Sunchokes with Thyme and Lemon

Roasted Sunchokes with Thyme and Lemon

Crisp, lemony roasted sunchokes with thyme, garlic, and parsley.

Roasted Sunchokes with Thyme and Lemon

Crisp, lemony roasted sunchokes with thyme, garlic, and parsley.

Bright Citrus Gulf Shrimp Ceviche with Winter Citrus

Bright Citrus Gulf Shrimp Ceviche with Winter C...

A bright and refreshing Gulf shrimp ceviche marinated in lime juice and tossed with winter citrus segments, avocado and cilantro—a premium yet approachable appetizer for citrus season.

Bright Citrus Gulf Shrimp Ceviche with Winter C...

A bright and refreshing Gulf shrimp ceviche marinated in lime juice and tossed with winter citrus segments, avocado and cilantro—a premium yet approachable appetizer for citrus season.

Midwest Winter Roasted Root Vegetable Medley with Carola Potatoes

Midwest Winter Roasted Root Vegetable Medley wi...

Celebrate winter with a roasted root vegetable medley of carrots, parsnips and buttery Carola potatoes tossed with maple syrup and fresh herbs — an elevated yet approachable side dish for...

Midwest Winter Roasted Root Vegetable Medley wi...

Celebrate winter with a roasted root vegetable medley of carrots, parsnips and buttery Carola potatoes tossed with maple syrup and fresh herbs — an elevated yet approachable side dish for...

Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Wild-Caught Gulf...

Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp A quick and flavorful bowl featuring succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and served over fluffy grains with fresh toppings....

Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Wild-Caught Gulf...

Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp A quick and flavorful bowl featuring succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and served over fluffy grains with fresh toppings....

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe A comforting classic combining savory ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping baked until golden. Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb or beef 1 onion,...

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe A comforting classic combining savory ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping baked until golden. Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb or beef 1 onion,...