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

Chef pressing a smash burger on a hot griddle, with steam rising and a golden crust forming.

Iron & Acre Smash Burgers

Crispy, juicy, fast—and better than takeout. 🔥 At the Top There’s something magical about a smash burger. The sizzling sear. The golden crust. The melty cheese. And when you use...

Iron & Acre Smash Burgers

Crispy, juicy, fast—and better than takeout. 🔥 At the Top There’s something magical about a smash burger. The sizzling sear. The golden crust. The melty cheese. And when you use...

Delicious rustic chicken cacciatore with peppers, olives, and tomato sauce, served on a white plate.

Rustic Chicken Cacciatore (Iron & Acre Style)

A hearty, one-pan Italian classic that brings the farm straight to your table. 🍷 At the Top Chicken Cacciatore translates to "hunter’s stew," but don’t worry—this one doesn’t require a...

Rustic Chicken Cacciatore (Iron & Acre Style)

A hearty, one-pan Italian classic that brings the farm straight to your table. 🍷 At the Top Chicken Cacciatore translates to "hunter’s stew," but don’t worry—this one doesn’t require a...

Creamy Marry Me Chicken skillet with four chicken breasts, garnished with parsley and set in a savory sauce.

Iron & Acre’s Marry Me Chicken

A creamy, dreamy skillet dinner worthy of a proposal—made weeknight simple. 💍 At the Top They say this dish got its name because it’s that good—like, "put a ring on...

Iron & Acre’s Marry Me Chicken

A creamy, dreamy skillet dinner worthy of a proposal—made weeknight simple. 💍 At the Top They say this dish got its name because it’s that good—like, "put a ring on...

Mini beef and cheese meatloaf cups topped with ketchup and cheese, served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Mini Beef & Cheese Meatloaf Cups with Mashed Po...

A classic comfort meal—reimagined for busy families and smaller hands. 🏡 At the Top This one’s a weeknight hero. It’s everything you love about meatloaf—juicy, cheesy, comforting—but in fun, muffin-sized...

Mini Beef & Cheese Meatloaf Cups with Mashed Po...

A classic comfort meal—reimagined for busy families and smaller hands. 🏡 At the Top This one’s a weeknight hero. It’s everything you love about meatloaf—juicy, cheesy, comforting—but in fun, muffin-sized...

Lemon herb chicken breast with sautéed kale and crispy potatoes on a plate.

🌾 Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Veg &...

A bright, balanced skillet meal that feels fancy—but fits your weeknight. Setting the Table This is what we mean when we say "chef-level, home-cooked." These juicy pasture-raised chicken breasts get...

🌾 Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Veg &...

A bright, balanced skillet meal that feels fancy—but fits your weeknight. Setting the Table This is what we mean when we say "chef-level, home-cooked." These juicy pasture-raised chicken breasts get...

Juicy garlic-rosemary beef patty served with roasted carrots, zucchini, and red onions on a rustic plate.

🥩 Garlic-Rosemary Beef Patties with Roasted Veg

Savory Skillet Beef Patties with Roasted Farm VeggiesA simple, satisfying stovetop dinner that brings farm-to-table flavor to your weeknight. Juicy rosemary-garlic beef patties seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized...

🥩 Garlic-Rosemary Beef Patties with Roasted Veg

Savory Skillet Beef Patties with Roasted Farm VeggiesA simple, satisfying stovetop dinner that brings farm-to-table flavor to your weeknight. Juicy rosemary-garlic beef patties seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized...