Monthly Archives: February 2012

Egg and Sausage Casserole

Posted on February 15, 2012 by okieranchwife

Who says eggs and sausage is good only in the mornings. We like breakfast for dinner around our ranch. I’m still trying to use all of the good fresh eggs I’m getting from my hens. Six of my 10 hens … Continue reading →

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Savory Cheese Scones

Posted on February 12, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is a nice savory recipe for scones. We like them with soup or stew. 2 cups All Purpose Flour 1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon fresh Ground Black … Continue reading →

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Oven Baked French Fries

Posted on February 12, 2012 by okieranchwife

French fries are my weakness. Okay well any type of potato. When I am in town, a guilty pleasure of mine  is a quick trip through Sonic or McDonald’s for a large fry. Just that nothing else. I have made fries … Continue reading →

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Venison Stew with Lentils and Barley

Posted on February 11, 2012 by okieranchwife

Since my husband has been ill and couldn’t hunt we have been missing our meals of venison. Fortunately, a couple of our good friends gave us 2 deer that had already been processed! Yes! Venison is a very healthy red meat … Continue reading →

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Laredo Pinto Beans

Posted on February 10, 2012 by okieranchwife

This recipe is from the Jackie Clay’s Pantry Cookbook that is listed on my favorite books page. It is full of recipes on how to cook from stored, canned and preserved foods. It is published by Backwoods Home Magazine. This … Continue reading →

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Meatball Poor Boys

Posted on February 10, 2012 by okieranchwife

Not technically a Poor Boy, but it is an easy meal to make for a week night supper. Can be made the night before and refridgerate until the next night. Just pop it in the oven for 30 minutes! DONE! … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Jelly with Sugar Substitute

Posted on February 7, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is my sugar substitute recipe for Jalapeno Jelly. I name brand names in this recipe because I have found that they work better for me. I use this as a refrigerator jelly. Meaning that I don’t process in a water … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Jelly with Sugar

Posted on February 7, 2012 by okieranchwife

I normally can my jelly using Splenda since I am concerned about the diabetes that runs in my family so I am posting both reduced sugar recipe first and a sugar substitute. Enjoy! 3/4 pound Jalapeno, destemmed, deseeded and sliced 2 cups … Continue reading →

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