Monthly Archives: August 2011

Traveler’s Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

An excellent Fall Harvest Soup, this is packed with all the phyto-nutrients in brightly colored vegetables. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 2 cloves, Garlic peeled and pressed 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

The only cooking you need to do in preparing this cold soup is to boil the tomatoes to remove the skins more easily. You can find most of the ingredients in your garden with only a couple items from your … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Hummus is filled with fiber, protein and gluten-free. Teamed with celery stick or cucumbers it is filling and good tasting. 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 can (15 ozs) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) 3 1/2 tablespoons Tahini Paste (Sesame Seed Butter) … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mayonnaise

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe in the little cookbook that came with my immersion stick blender and there is a very similar one in the book, “Nourishing Traditions” that gives many good reasons to make your own mayo. 1 whole Egg, room … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Asparagus Salad Wrap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is nice almost no cook meal. You can use leftover Salmon fillets or canned Salmon and get those healthy Omega 3 essential Oils. 1 pound fresh Asparagus Spears, tough ends trimmed off 8 ozs cooked Salmon, flaked without skin or … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another great soup recipe that is so thick and creamy and pairs so well with crusty Italian or French bread. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 pounds of Carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large Sweet Onion, finely … Continue reading →

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Irish Lamb and Barley Soup

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe is only slightly different from my Irish Stew recipe that can be found in the “cast iron cookery” catagory.  This a little thinner consistency and some has barley and cabbage added. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 and … Continue reading →

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Bacon Okra

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

I think that bacon makes anything taste better. This recipe works best with young tender pods 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch of okra. For this dish, I don’t slice the pods. I just trim the long stem from the … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to serve these sprouts with my salmon dishes. I always get asked for the recipe. Here is it. 6 slices of thick cut Bacon 2 pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Dill and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Wheeeee. I’m going to have to get my wooley-pulley sweater out, it’s only 102 F here. And in honor of the continuing triple digit temps, this is a no cook salad with ingredients out of your garden. 2 medium Cucumbers, … Continue reading →

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