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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.

Tater Tot Casserole

Posted on June 24, 2012 by okieranchwife

Okay. I was introduced to this dish when I moved to Texas. I will not dare to imply that this recipe is haute cuisine, but it is fast and easy for a week night dinner when mom & dad are tired from a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Quesadillas

Posted on May 20, 2012 by okieranchwife

This recipe is so easy. I used left over chicken breasts that we grilled on our George Foreman grill but you don’t even have to cook the chicken, just pick some pre-cooked chicken from the store and you are set! 14 ozs of … Continue reading →

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Wilted Swiss Chard

Posted on May 15, 2012 by okieranchwife

Right now I am having a bumper crop of Swiss chard. Since this is the first year that I have grown it, I was lacking recipes. Now that I have tried it, I don’t know why I never planted it … Continue reading →

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Keep checking back

Posted on April 25, 2012 by okieranchwife

I have not forgotten about posting more great recipes for everyone. I have been back and forth to the hospital because my husband has been admitted. He is making progress so stay tuned for more RED DIRT COOKING! Thank you, everyone for … Continue reading →

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Dill

Posted on April 15, 2012 by okieranchwife

Dill – Anethum graveolens This highly aromatic annual is one of my favorite herbs. My mom grew dill and used it in her soups, especially her creamed green bean soup. That soup had a sour cream base which paired so well with dill.  Used … Continue reading →

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Beef Breakfast Bake

Posted on April 9, 2012 by okieranchwife

My husband saw this dish made on a series that he watches, “Cattleman to Cattleman” on RFD-TV. Of course, they used beef but any ground meat will, even pork I suppose, but it would have a different flavor profile. We made … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Red Beans and Rice

Posted on March 31, 2012 by okieranchwife

I have had 2 packages of Beef Chorizo sausage in my freezer for about 10 months. I was hesitant to use it because I cooked some pork Chorizo and really didn’t like it. Well, a couple of days ago Mike, my husband, was … Continue reading →

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Apple Quinoa Pudding

Posted on March 29, 2012 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe in a little magazine in one of the doctor’s office that we visited recently. I’m making it as I type. I’m posting it now but will update after we eat! LOL. It can be eaten at any … Continue reading →

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Chile Rellenos Bake

Posted on March 25, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is so easy and tastes so good. It is a one dish meal! 1 pound lean Ground Meat, Beef, Bison, Venison, Lamb 1 small Onion, chopped Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 pack Taco Seasoning … Continue reading →

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More recipes

Posted on March 22, 2012 by okieranchwife

Hello everyone, I’m sorry I have not posted new recipes but we have had some health issues with my husband. I do have a great recipe for Chile Rellnos that I will post soon. I made that for a good friend … Continue reading →

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