Monthly Archives: August 2011

Herb and Yogurt Dressing

Posted on August 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice dressing for any veggie. You can use this with cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli or cauliflower 1 clove Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 tablespoon fresh Dill Weed, chopped (2 teaspoons dried) 1 teaspoon fresh Tarragon 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard … Continue reading →

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Posted on August 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

To borrow from an old commercial of a name brand soup, this is mmmmm, mmmmmm, good. It is light but filling. 1 pound of fresh Asparagus, trim off the tough ends, cut in 1 inch pieces but set aside the tips 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Guacamole

Posted on August 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

We love avocados and guacamole. When I make this dip, it doesn’t last too long around our place. Some people put tomatoes and peppers and other stuff, but I like to keep it simple. 2 ripe medium Avocados, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Posted on August 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Believe it or not Fall is just around the corner. Break out those sweaters and get ready for the harvest season! If your garden has not done well, do a search on the internet for your local Farmers Markets and … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Chow-Chow

Posted on August 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Good recipe!!!!! 8 quarts Green Tomatoes 1 medium Green Cabbage 2 Green Bell Peppers, chopped fine 2 tablespoons Mustard Seed 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves 6 medium Onions, chopped fine 8 cups Sugar (It seems like alot but won’t taste sweet) … Continue reading →

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White Bean Soup

Posted on August 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yup, I’m wanting some cool weather! Another one pot dish, that will feed a crowd of people. 3 cups dried White Beans, (Navy, Northern or cannellini) 8 cups Water 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 large Onion, Chopped … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Vegetable Goulash

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

As yes, another one pot meal. My cowboy husband and I are so ready for cool Fall nights! We will sit outside around the fire ring and have dinner with a nice bottle of wine. This is a great fire ring … Continue reading →

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Red Cabbage Casserole

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another version of German Red Cabbage that I really like. This dish has the added taste of apples that is purely a German element. 1 tablespoon shortening or Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 6 cups Red Cabbage, shredded … Continue reading →

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Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This a healthy version of the famous Southern dish.  It is a Paula Deen recipe that I use often. 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun Seasoning (I use our own Fuzz’s Cajun No … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe I found in the Williamsberg Cookbook. It is from Christiana Campbell’s Tavern.  Soooo good at Thanksgiving and the holidays.  I’m hoping that my harvest of sweet potatoes is as good as last year, but with the extreme … Continue reading →

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