Monthly Archives: September 2011

Cheesey Spinach Pie

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

Now I am what you call a meat and potatoes girl but once a week we do a full day of vegetables. We usually try to do it on Mondays because many weekends we grill both Saturday and Sunday. This … Continue reading →

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Buttery Apple Crisp

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ohhhh, what else can you say? This is a Fall dessert for certain. Serve a la mode with Vanilla Ice cream. mmmm mmmm. 5 tart Apples like Granny Smith or Gala or Fuji, peeled cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup Sugar or … Continue reading →

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Potato Pancake with mushroom sauce

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

These potato pancakes are wonderful with a fried egg, apple butter, sour cream or a jelly topping for breakfast. But I like them as a dinner side with the savory mushroom sauce I have listed after the pancake recipe. Try different toppings and … Continue reading →

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Momma Manie’s Christmas Pickles

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe has a story behind it. For several years my husband has been talking about his mother’s Christmas pickles. He is in his late 50’s and said that as long as he could remember, there were Christmas Pickles in … Continue reading →

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds – Pepitas

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Looking for a snack that doesn’t have sugar in it? Try this savory treat.   I use shelled, unsalted pumpkin seeds that I buy from a bulk bins either in the health food store in OKC or up in Tulsa.  I … Continue reading →

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Three Bean Sausage Stew

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

The reason why I love soups and stews so much is that you can use the same veggies but use different spices and you can get a very different tasting dish. This has a slightly Indian style taste profile because … Continue reading →

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Beet and Red Onion Slaw

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is really nice when served with burgers or hot dogs in place of regular coleslaw. It has a wonderful sweet and sour taste. 1 1/2 pound fresh Red Beets, washed, trimmed and peeled 2 whole Cloves 2 whole … Continue reading →

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Wilted Spinach with Mushrooms

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to use spinach in many dishes, soups, salads, dips and sautéed. Leafy green vegetables are so good for you. I usually pair this with a grilled steak. 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 1/3 cup Sweet Vidalia Onions, fine … Continue reading →

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Hot Spiced Cider

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I’m looking forward to the cool nights of Autumn so I can make this cider and sit by the firepit with my husband. Very cozy. 6 cups Apple Cider 20 Whole Cloves 4 sticks Cinnamon 1 whole Nutmeg 10 whole Allspice … Continue reading →

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Chicken Alfredo

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

We do eat a lot of chicken around here. This dish is a bit of a guilty treat because it is a bit rich with the Alfredo sauce. I grow several types of garlic and I like to use a Creole type called Ajo Rojo … Continue reading →

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