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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.

Baked Chicken and Coconut Peanut Satay Sauce

Posted on April 8, 2013 by okieranchwife

For the past year, I have been reading up on the benefits of adding cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil and other cold processed coconut products to my diet. I found the following recipe in a book by Mary Enig, … Continue reading →

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Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Posted on December 16, 2012 by okieranchwife

This the season!!! This is just the beverage to make spirits bright! 1 quart Apple Cider (non alcoholic) or Hard Apple Cider (like Scrumpys) 2 Oranges sliced round like the sun 12 whole Cloves 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Ground … Continue reading →

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Beer Bread

Posted on December 5, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is an unbelievably awesome tasting beer bread. I found this recipe while browsing for “the best beer bread” recipe. It is by Gerald Norman posted in 2003 on food.com. It is so simple. I used Sam Adams Double Bock. … Continue reading →

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Bacon Blue Cheese Scones

Posted on December 1, 2012 by okieranchwife

Bottom line up front— I did find this recipe in a recent Grit Magazine. I wish I could claim it as my own but I don’t roll that way. What is better than bacon? Bacon and blue cheese combined! LOL!! … Continue reading →

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Creamed Cauliflower Soup

Posted on October 9, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is my lunch today and dinner. And for several more days! LOL!! With the cold weather and dark nights moving in, my cooking is changing to more hardy, filling and warming food. Enjoy.     1 large Cauliflower, stems removed and … Continue reading →

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English Beef Pot Pie

Posted on October 8, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is an easy recipe to make in a crock pot and then finish fast in an oven. I made this last week and it is good! 2 lbs Beef, Bison or Venison, stew or round steak, cut into 1 … Continue reading →

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Beef, Barley and Mushroom Soup

Posted on September 5, 2012 by okieranchwife

Many of you know that over the past 6 months I spent alot of time in Doctor’s waiting rooms with my husband. Some of the recipes I have been using lately have come from magazines I found there. Like this … Continue reading →

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My husband

Posted on July 31, 2012 by okieranchwife

My husband and best friend passed from this world on July 25th, 2012. He left too soon, but he told me before he passed that he had to go. He was a cowboy. He is riding the trail, pushing horns … Continue reading →

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Poppyseed Salad Dressing

Posted on June 24, 2012 by okieranchwife

A friend of mine gave me this recipe and it is yummy! 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 teaspoon dry Mustard Powder 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder 1 to 1 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp

Posted on June 24, 2012 by okieranchwife

This dessert is so rich and wonderful, I just could not wait until the Fall when apple harvest happens. I made it a couple of days ago and reminded me of cool days and even cooler nights. 1/2 cup cold … Continue reading →

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