Featuring 75 family-friendly recipes straight from the ranch, this is a “beautiful, candid, heartfelt window into the life, kitchen, and home of [a] wildly successful rancher and businesswoman” (Erin Benzakein, New York Times–bestselling author of Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers).
Explore home and family on the ranch with Mary Heffernan—rancher, entrepreneur, restaurateur, wife and mother. Together with her husband, Brian, they own Five Marys Farms and are raising their four daughters—all named Mary—while pasture-raising cattle, pigs, and heritage lambs. Their work ethic is as strong as their commitment to family, and Mary believes in nourishing meals shared together—in their cozy cabin in winter and around the outdoor camp kitchen in summer.
In these 75 satisfying, homespun recipes you’ll find something for every meal and mood, including Mary’s favorite beef, pork, and lamb dishes, as well as the secret to her famous sidecars! Some of the stand-outs include:
• Homemade English Muffins
• Loaded Carne Asada Nachos
• Wood-Fired Porterhouse Steak with Mushroom- Shallot Sauce
• Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Charred-Corn Salsa
• Grilled Lamb Sliders with Tomato Chutney and Havarti
• Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette
• Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes
• Mary’s Lemon-Bourbon Sidecars
• Sweet Drop Biscuits with Grilled Peaches and Cream
Evocative photos capture the breathtaking beauty of the ranch, the carefree joy of the girls with their horses, the majestic Great Pyrenees who roam the land, and so much more. Get ready to fall in love with ranch life, hearty recipes, and the Five Marys.
“A book that makes you want to leave the city and move to a ranch to have this kind of life yourself.”
—Tiffani Thiessen, actress, producer, TV host and author
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“A book that makes you want to leave the city and move to a ranch to have this kind of life yourself. Filled with drool-worthy recipes and beautiful memories. I can’t wait to try these dishes!”
—Tiffani Thiessen, actress, producer, TV host and author
“Hallelujah for this cookbook from trailblazing rancher Mary Heffernan—I’m excited to cook delicious, quality meals from it!”
—Eva Shockey, mama, wife, author, TV show host, and social media influencer
“Mary Heffernan is such an inspiration. Her beautiful new cookbook shares intimate glimpses into their day-to-day ranch life and a multitude of wonderfully comforting home-cooked meals!”
—Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo
“Mary’s remarkable energy is exceeded only by her kindness. This cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and captivating images of the fantastic life she and her husband have created.”
—Robert Novogratz, principal designer, The Novogratz
“This cookbook is everything Mary’s brand emulates: work hard, play hard, and enjoy life with those you love. Here, the ranch-life photos tell the story and her approachable, homespun recipes bring the comfort.”
—Hannah Neeleman, Ballerina Farm
“These inspiring recipes bring a fresh and classic edge to down-home cooking."
—Jenna Rammell, Jenna’s Kitchen
“Ranch Raised is so much more than a cookbook—and it’s one I know I’ll be coming back to time and again. It’s a beautiful, candid, heartfelt window into the life, kitchen, and home of the wildly successful rancher and businesswoman Mary Heffernan."
—Erin Benzakein, New York Times bestselling author of Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers
“Mary Heffernan is a force for good and a true example of what hard work and determination can do for your family and the world we live in. This cookbook is an absolute treasure, filled with recipes and a glimpse into a simple yet profoundly rewarding life. It belongs in every home that values grit, true love, and good food.”
—Danielle Kartes, founder and creative director of Rustic Joyful Food
“A rare treasure. Mary Heffernan has poured the beauty of her home, the love of her family, and the warm comfort of her food into every page.”
—Nikki Callison, Callison Ranch Beef
“Heffernan’s accessible volume on ranch living and cooking transports and inspires.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This is California cuisine with a decidedly carnivorous bent—it is a ranch after all. Snacks like jalapeño poppers and beef jerky precede recipes starring beef, pork, and lamb. To echo those often-spicy meats, vegetable dishes include cauliflower in peppery Buffalo sauce. Drinks and a few desserts round out the hearty offerings, and color photographs capture the beauty of ranch life and its gustatory pleasures.”
—Booklist