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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.

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ohhh. Another Christmas gift of mine for friends and family. Pretty funny I think because  made Christmas cookies in college that we could not even feed to the birds! 2/3 cup Butter 2/3 cup packed Brown Sugar 2 large Eggs … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Red Velvet Cake

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, another family story. LOL! Back in late 1960’s and early 1970’s, my mom loved to go on bus trips to NYC to see Broadway shows. On one trip her group of ladies went to a well-known NYC restaurant. I think it … Continue reading →

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Meatball Stew

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ummm, more comfort food. These meatballs are little rounds of seasoned goodness! And cooking in a slow cooker, your kitchen equipment cooks for you while you are doing something else. That’s multi-tasking. 1 pound lean Ground Beef or Bison 1 … Continue reading →

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Red Beans and Rice

Posted on September 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is always a big hit around our place. Sometimes we use as a main dish with cornbread for lunch. The we use as it a side for dinner. The beans have a lot of protein and the rice … Continue reading →

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Sooner Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is one of our favorite cookie recipes. Our friends and family get these at Christmas! 2 1/2 sticks Butter, softened 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 cup All … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Baked Beans

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

During the past week, we went to several meetings for the OK Cattleman’s Association. The most recent one was at the Fisher Ranch. Nice Cattle, even nicer horses! At most events here in OK, one of the sides is almost always baked … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

This really is region specific dish. I mean, someone says Clam Chowder, you think Boston and New England. Slaw dog you think Chicago. Tortilla Soup is South west. 8 cups low sodium Chicken stock or Home made 4 Green Onions, … Continue reading →

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Okra Fritters

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Fritters are definitely comfort food and this dish is Texas and Oklahoma comfort food at it’s best. 6 ozs fresh Okra, thin sliced 1/2 cup Sweet onion, minced 1/2 cup Orange Bell Pepper, fine diced  1/2 cup Tomato, minced and drained … Continue reading →

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Lamb Shank Stew

Posted on September 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband ranked our dinner tonight as the best lamb he has ever had. And he has lamb overseas in very hot countries that specialize in lamb and goat, so I am a happy lady! I used one 2 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to make my own condiments so I can control the sugar content. But I admit that sometimes I don’t want to babysit a pot on the stove. This recipe is a compromise. Viola! Tomato sauce in a slowcooker.  4 cups … Continue reading →

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