Monthly Archives: August 2011

Creamed String Bean Soup

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have to say that my mom was an excellent cook. Growing up I especially loved her soups.  And today I would rather make a great soup rather than almost anything else. Our ethnic background is Eastern European, so many … Continue reading →

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Cold English Pea Salad

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My cowboy husband introduced this dish to me. It is something that his mother made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is easy peasy and very yummy. 1 can (15 oz) Peas, drained 2 hard boiled Eggs, peeled and finely chopped … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Peas

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband and I usually have this at home as lunch with a serving of cornbread on the side.  This dish is a good candidate for emergency cooking because you just add all of the ingredients in a crock pot or … Continue reading →

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Avocado Smoothie

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband was working overseas (in an extremely hot country) and tried this smoothie in a restaurant. At first I wrinkled my nose at but I had to try it. Now it is one of my favs. 1/2 ripe Avocado, … Continue reading →

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