Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on August 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another favorite veggie is the sweet potato. I serve these with Thanksgiving dinner and anytime I serve pork chops. 2 large (1 1/2 pounds) Sweet Potatoes, peeled nad large diced 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt  3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on August 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

If I were a food ingredient, I would be a potato. The lowly spud has fed generations of people all over the world but you can tart it up and make it something special. This potato salad should be invited … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on August 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost every pub in Ireland has a version of this pie. It is truly “pub grub” and can be made with beef or lamb. I even make it with bison. 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 cup Parsnips, peeled … Continue reading →

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Potato Cheese Soup

Posted on August 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

This soup is one of my very first recipes I collected in the early 1980’s. I started using Neufchatel Cheese instead of regular cream cheese that was used, but it’s still great comfort food. 1 tablespoon unsalted Butter 1 large … Continue reading →

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Country Sourdough Bread

Posted on August 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

This sourdough loaf goes with any of the soup or stew recipes here on Red Dirt Cooking. I think you’ll like how easy and good this is. The commercial yeast is included in this recipe to speed up the rising … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice and Vegetable Soup

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

What’s better than a one pot meal? Not much in my opinion. Pair with bread. Yummy! 4 quarts Vegetable Stock, store bought or home made 3 large cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1/4 cup sun dried Tomatoes, snipped into small pieces. … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It needs almost no attention. To keep new leaves sprouting be certain to snip off the seed heads that form. Otherwise the energy of the plant will go to make seeds rather than … Continue reading →

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Chili Crusted Tip Roast

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dry rub roast recipe is from Terry Stuart Forst. She is the President of the Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association and it has been handed down in her family. This is done with a beef tri-tip roast but should work equally … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Corn Dip

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another easy snack for hungry sports fans.  For a special treat, serve with warmed thin style tortilla chips or even flatbread. 1 can (15 ozs) Black Beans, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) White Corn, drained 3 medium Tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Frogmore Stew

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

A friend of mine visited South Carolina and all I got was this recipe! I’m not complaining because it is South Carolina in a soup pot! Frogmore Stew is also known as Low-Country Boil and is a classic Carolina dish.  I … Continue reading →

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