Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

This a favorite in our house. I always have to make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, I’ll be able to make them from sweet potatoes from our garden and pecans from a friends tree. The original recipe is … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Pancakes

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Sunday morning on the ranch means buckwheat pancakes. We think they have a better taste than regular pancakes. And they are not as heavy either. Buckwheat is not really a grain and it is gluten-free. We use a store-bought mix, Hodgson … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Bread

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Very soon we’ll start to see all different varieties of pumpkins in the stores. This is recipe works well with the small jack o’ lantern type. I like to use Black Walnuts. We are fortunate to have 3 black walnut … Continue reading →

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Carrot Slaw

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like using dark raisins in this dish because they look so nice with the deep orange of the grated carrots. This is a fast and easy side dish for picnic parties, BBQ’s or whatever you have happening on t … Continue reading →

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Home-made Cocktail Sauce

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another condiment that I prefer to make at home is cocktail sauce. On  the rare occasion when my husband and I treat ourselves with shrimp, I make this sauce. It has a nice kick. 1/2 cup Ketchup 1/2 small Onion, … Continue reading →

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Duke’s Corn Bread

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is supposedly John Wayne’s corn bread recipe. One of the local grocery stores gives out recipes and this was one of them.  It tastes really good. If you are a pepper head, you’ll like the Jalapeno in this. 1 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

I will admit it. One of my guilty treats is muffins. Mostly I like Chocolate Chip muffins but this recipe is GREAT!!!!!! Paired with creamy butter! OMG!!! 1 cup All Purpose Flour 1/3 cup packed Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Sugar … Continue reading →

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German Red Cabbage

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have enjoyed this dish with my own home cooked Sauerbraten. Oh my, my! 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Oliver Oil (EVOO) 1 small Red Cabbage, halved, cored and thinly shredded 1 small Red Onion, sliced 2 teaspoons Sea Salt  2 … Continue reading →

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Irish Currant Scones

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, this is a little more detailed than my scone recipe my mom and I got on our trip to Ireland. The original recipe left out some baking tips. This recipe may make it easier for you to enjoy some … Continue reading →

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Irish Scones

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

I took my mom to Ireland in July 1997. We ate at a little restaurant in the village of Adare,  County Limerick and they served these scones.  Adare was lovely. Thatched roof cottages! Cottage gardens. Sigh. I realize it is not … Continue reading →

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