Monthly Archives: October 2011

Cheese Fondue

Posted on October 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay now! Don’t snicker. I realize that Cheese Fondue conjures up images of an old James Bond movie (with Sean Connery*, OF COURSE!) Apres Ski parties, and Euro-type Hipsters wearing black turtlenecks and saying “Yeah Baby’. But fondue can still be … Continue reading →

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Apple Slaw

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

This colorful recipe is a nice change from a regular cabbage slaw. I use three different cuts on the ingredient just to have three different textures. I like to have this as a side to one of my chicken dishes. 1 medium … Continue reading →

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Chuck Roast Chili

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

Call this a chili or a stew, it doesn’t really matter. Either way it’s good! 2 pounds Chuck Roast, Beef or Bison, cut in bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato … Continue reading →

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Cajun Okra

Posted on October 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a twist on regular old okra. In a normal growing year I would have pounds and pounds of those pods sitting in my fridge, this year not so much. I have said several times that if we had … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Posted on October 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Today in the fridge I had about 10 pounds of pickling cucumbers from our garden. I knew I had to do something with them but I didn’t want to break out all of my canning equipment. So I rummaged in … Continue reading →

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Celery Seed Salad Dressing

Posted on October 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

Try this surprisingly different dressing on your next salad. It’s a nice sweet sour balance. 1/3 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon dried Mustard 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds 1/4 teaspoon fine Sea Salt or Kosher 1/4 cup Honey 1/3 … Continue reading →

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Orange Brandy Chicken Breasts

Posted on October 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice recipe that is easy and quick, so it’s good for a week night dinner. But it eats like a meal that took hours to make. 4 (4 oz) Chicken Breasts, boned and skinless 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper … Continue reading →

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Barley, Lentils and Veggies

Posted on October 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 4 Carrots, diced 2 Leeks, cleaned and diced 2 ribs Celery, diced 2 medium Zucchini, diced 1 large Onion, chopped 2 large cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 tablspoon fresh Thyme chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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more recipes

Posted on October 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

Stay tuned for more recipes on Wednesday night. They will be worth the wait! I promise.

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Black Walnut Gingerbread

Posted on October 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Our black walnuts are falling. Unfortunately, the harvest is very small but fortunately, I have a lot of the nut meat from the bumper crop we had in the Fall of 2009. I love my deep freeze and the pantry. … Continue reading →

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