Monthly Archives: November 2011

Illness in our Family

Posted on November 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

I’m sorry that my recipe posting has been hit and miss lately. A little more than three months ago, my husband went for a pre-employment physical and they found something on his chest x-rays. We went for a doctor’s appointment and … Continue reading →

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Turkey Pasta

Posted on November 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

Turkey leftovers. Here’s a nice recipe to use it up. 2 tablespoons Butter 10 ozs White Mushrooms, sliced Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 cup Milk or Half & Half 1 tablespoon dry … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Relish

Posted on November 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Making your own your cranberry sauce or relish is so easy that you may never want to go back to buying the canned stuff. 1 large Orange 1 bag (12 ozs) whole Cranberries 1/3 cup Sugar or Sugar Substitute (add … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Posted on November 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

An easy peasy biscuit recipe that I think you’ll like. 1/2 cup Whole Milk 2 1/2 cups Buttermilk Biscuit Mix (see the recipe in the bread category) Preheat oven to 450 F. Stir the milk into the biscuit mix. Turn … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Biscuit Mix

Posted on November 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe is one that I found in an Old Southern Farmers cookbook from the 1970’s. I just made this mix this morning and then baked some Buttermilk biscuits for breakfast. They were a bit of a splurge for us for … Continue reading →

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Turkey Barley Soup

Posted on November 16, 2011 by okieranchwife

In a little more thana week, most of us will have turkey leftovers. I have done pot pies, sandwiches, warmed left over turkey breast, but most of all I like to make a soup. This is turkey comfort food at … Continue reading →

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Turkey Brine

Posted on November 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yes another Martha Stewart inspired recipe that is always present at my Thanksgiving table. 3 quarts Water 1/2 cup Salt 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole Pepper Corns (I use a mix of green, white, red & black) 1 teaspoon whole … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Pimiento Spread

Posted on November 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a bit of a throwback to the 1960’s but my husband wanted me to try to make it since he loved it when he was a child. We enjoy it with pieces of celery so I make a … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Bar Cookies

Posted on November 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

The holidays are always a nice time for me to break out our own black walnuts. I didn’t think we’d have a good crop this year because of the drought but I was wrong. When they started falling out of … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Biscuits

Posted on November 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

These have a nice dill flavor that pairs so well with sour cream. 2 cups All Purpose Flour 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon dried Dill Weed 1 cup Sour Cream (I use a Mexican Style brand … Continue reading →

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