Monthly Archives: August 2011

White Chicken Chili

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice chili for a complete meal even on a hot summer’s day. The fresh cilantro really makes a refreshing accent. 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed 1 large Onion, finely diced 1 clove Garlic, … Continue reading →

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Germantown Beef Stew

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

On a cold late Autumn day this stew really hits the spot. It is equally good, possibly even better tasting with bison stew meat.  Makes about 4 servings. 1 1/2 cups Onions, sliced 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) … Continue reading →

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Savory Good Meatloaf

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

When made with ground bison, this savory meatloaf is a hit with adults and kids.  It has reduced fat content, but doesn’t lose any of the taste that comes with low-fat meals. In my book section I mention several books … Continue reading →

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Hoppin’ John with Rice

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

In the south black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day for luck in the coming year. But this is good enough to have anytime. With little cooking involved, it is a good meal anytime a winter storm makes life interesting. … Continue reading →

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Hearty Split Pea Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Putting a smoked ham hock in this soup gives it a nice campfire feel. You can also use slices of cooked ham diced up or even just a ham bone. Any version is tasty and filling. And it freezes great … Continue reading →

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Harvard Beets

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

People either love them or hate them. I happen to love them in soup, cooked, raw or even juiced.  This is a recipe that can be found in different versions in many Pennsylvania German cookbooks. It has the sweet/sour favored … Continue reading →

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Peasant’s Bean Cassoulet

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Great tasting stew that is packed with fiber. I’ll bet by now you are definitely seeing a trend in my cooking. Yup, I do love soups and stews.  They have that hearty and tummy warming feeling to them that takes me back … Continue reading →

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Sesame Garlic Green Beans

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

The harvest of green beans from home gardens should be coming in right about now. I grow a “yard long” Chinese green bean that tastes so good stir fried or cooked as in this recipe. This side pairs well with … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Chicken Vegetable Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe because it is so good but it was a prizewinning recipe from the 1992 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe contest. It makes 15 to 20 servings and freezes very well. In fact we … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

I never liked the apple butter that you can buy from a store so I didn’t eat it until I started canning my own 3 years ago. In September and October I can approximately 40 pints of Apple Butter. I … Continue reading →

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