Monthly Archives: August 2014

Ground Cherry Pie

Posted on August 31, 2014 by okieranchwife

I had not heard of a ground cherry until 2 years ago. In the Lehman’s catalogue there was a package of ground cherry seeds for sale. I bought several. This is the second year that I have grown ground cherries … Continue reading →

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Pinto Beans with Cactus Nopales

Posted on August 29, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have wanted to try cooking with cactus paddles for some time. A friend in town gave some to me last week. I did a little searching and found some recipes using the nopales. I have added them to my … Continue reading →

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Okie Ranch Wife’s Meat Lovers Ratatouille

Posted on August 27, 2014 by okieranchwife

Okay, so here’s the thing. Ratatouille is normally a vegetarian dish. And it tastes great like that, but I had some quick sale beef that I needed to use immediately. Yes I could have frozen it but… I buy a … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Pork Chili Verde

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

This is not your traditional pork Chili Verde. It was developed from what I had in the pantry and 2 pounds of pork. I think it tastes excellent over brown or white rice. 2 pounds Pork, cut into ½ cubes … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Tomato Skillet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

Another awesome zucchini recipe!!! This one is from a cookbook that I picked up in a second hand store in Jenks when my friends from back east were visiting me last month. The book is “Oil and Vinegar” published by … Continue reading →

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Tomatillo Relish

Posted on August 18, 2014 by okieranchwife

Anytime I post a canning or preserving recipe you can be assured that it comes from one of my canning books or from a tested recipe that follows proper canning procedures. There is nothing fun about food poisoning. This one … Continue reading →

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Sweet Zucchini Relish

Posted on August 17, 2014 by okieranchwife

DISCLAIMER: This is a 2 day recipe. I love Outhere magazine published by Tractor Supply Company. This is another zucchini recipe from a Summer issue published about 3 or 4 years ago. It was submitted by Debbie Moyer of Auburn, … Continue reading →

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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

Posted on August 10, 2014 by okieranchwife

Continuing on my rampage of zucchini madness, I present a wonderful offering of zucchini pie. While the crust of it is not picture perfect, the fresh Italian seasoning just pops with excellent flavor!! I found this recipe in the book, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Posted on August 9, 2014 by okieranchwife

And yet another……..LOL!!! Two more loaves for my deep freeze. They are fresh out of the oven. 3 Eggs 1 cup Vegetable or Extra Light Olive Oil 2 cups Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3 cups flour, your choice 1 … Continue reading →

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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Posted on August 8, 2014 by okieranchwife

Okay folks, here’s another zucchini bread recipe. I found this in a copy of Tractor Supply’s “Out Here” magazine from 2012, I believe. I apologize that the bread is not sliced in this photo but I am baking for the … Continue reading →

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