Kitchen Stock | August 2025

Cowboy approved recipes used by our favorite country cooks.

In the kitchen with Cortney Hill-Dukehart Cates, Sunrise Sunset Farm & Cates Farms of Modoc, Ind.

Tell us about yourself.

"Our story began fifteen years ago when Tyler and I said, “I do.” Since then, we’ve built a life around our shared passion and our wonderful eleven-year-old daughter, Piper. Tyler carries on a rich legacy as a third-generation Shorthorn breeder, while I proudly established myself as a first-generation Angus breeder. Our marriage brought our two passions together, merging Cates Farms Shorthorns with Sunrise Sunset Farm Angus. Our operation is dedicated to producing and showcasing top-tier show cattle at major exhibitions nationwide."

What is your favorite cooking tip or trick?

"My top cooking tip is all about planning and preparation. I always map out my meals for the entire week and then check to make sure I have every single ingredient on hand. This way, my grocery list is built directly around what I need, which makes shopping and cooking stress-free."

What is your most requested dish or what is your favorite thing to make?

"It’s hard to pick just one, as my “most requested” dish changes often with all the new recipes I explore! Currently, the crowd favorite is smash tacos, a fun and popular dish that was featured in a junior national cook-off contest."

What is your least favorite job in the kitchen?

"My least favorite job in the kitchen is definitely cleaning up. I’d bet that’s a pretty universal feeling!"

Where did you learn to cook?

"I learned to cook from my mom, a true “from scratch” cook who never touched a box cake in her life. When I first got married, I practically had her on speed dial, calling with questions for almost every meal. Thankfully, my cooking has come a long way since then, and I now really enjoy exploring new recipes."

Click here for printable recipes by Cortney Hill-Dukehart Cates

Upcoming Sale:

Saturday, August 30, 2025

At the farm near Modoc, Ind.

Photos courtesy Cortney Hill-Dukehart Cates

Learn more www.sunrisesunsetfarm.com and www.catesfarms.com