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About okieranchwife

I am a transplant to Oklahoma and an escapee from an unspecifed Northeast State. I enjoy growing my gardens and cooking what I grow.

Canning Okra

Posted on September 2, 2013 by okieranchwife

This summer has been unusual for Oklahoma. Temps cooler than normal and lots of rain. I am not complaining because my hay is growing and has not been cut yet. More rain, more hay, more bales, more income from the … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Quick Pickled Shrimp

Posted on August 23, 2013 by okieranchwife

Several weekends ago when my friend came over to replace the motor on my mower, I made that Cajun Shrimp Salad on toasted buns http://wp.me/p1qGwH-it . I also made this dish as a side salad. I found this recipe in … Continue reading →

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Facebook Page

Posted on August 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

Just to let everyone know that you can also find me on Facebook under Red Dirt Cooking. I will post recipes on both sites but may add more photos on Facebook. This is a work in progress, LOL!!

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Sauted Summer Squash

Posted on August 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

This summer has been unusual here in Oklahoma. We have had so much rain that most of the state is no longer in a drought status. Yea rain!! My ponds are full and I am seeing blue herons and white … Continue reading →

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Gwen and Morgann: new additions on the farm

Posted on August 21, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is not my usual post. I have to vent about thoughtless and irresponsible people. The one thing that I don’t appreciate living way out on a dirt road is the fact that people come by and dump dogs. I … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Soup

Posted on August 20, 2013 by okieranchwife

My friend loaned a “Cooking with Beer” cookbook. I like beer. So many good recipes in it that I must try. Did I mention that I like beer? Had this last night for dinner. The recipe makes enough for 2 … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Baby Greens Frittata in Cast Iron

Posted on August 17, 2013 by okieranchwife

This was my breakfast today. There are so many different versions of the basic frittata you can probably make it every morning for a month and not serve the same twice. These ingredients were in my fridge today. And I … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Posted on August 16, 2013 by okieranchwife

I have to say the best thing about yesterday was getting home to have this dish for dinner. On the way to get some equipment for the ranch/farm, my truck broke down. I believe that I got bad diesel. My … Continue reading →

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Cajun Shrimp Salad

Posted on August 11, 2013 by okieranchwife

I made this salad last weekend for my friend who, very kindly, put a replacement motor on my zero turn lawn mower. I went stupid and ran it full out on choke for an hour. For anyone who doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Summer Harvest Soup

Posted on August 10, 2013 by okieranchwife

I don’t know about you but I love soup anytime of the year. My mom cooked excellent soups and I hope that I come close to her expertise. This soup can contain almost anything you harvest from your summer garden … Continue reading →

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