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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.

Provence Bean Stew

Posted on September 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay. So Provence, France isn’t exactly Oklahoma cooking, but country French cooking is so rustic, filling, hearty, a meal in a soup bowl. It is my kind of non-fussy cooking. And cook in a cast iron Dutch Oven.  Just add some crusty … Continue reading →

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Herb Roasted Vegetables

Posted on September 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a wonderful veggie dish for the cool Fall nights. And the heat from the oven will warm your kitchen. I love a dual purpose dish! 🙂  1 pound small Carrots, peeled and cut in 3 inch pieces 1 small … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Cornbread

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

mmmm. Cornbread and chili! Now that’s good eatin’. 1 1/2 cup Cornmeal 3 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Sea Salt 1 tablespoon Sugar 1/4 cup Crisco Shortening or Bacon Drippings 1 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is not your traditional bread pudding but I think you’ll like it. 2 squares unsweetened Chocolate 4 cups scaled Milk (If you want a firmer pudding use 2 cups.) 2 cups Bread cubes 1/4 cup Butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Baked Acorn Squash

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

As I got older I made friends with squash. I have always like yellow and zucchini squashes. But I needed a little encouragement to like the thicker skinned ones. Now I really like to oven roast them as in this recipe. … Continue reading →

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Horseradish Sauce for Meat

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

This sauce is very good when paired with any type of meat. It is especially good when teamed with a rich cut of meat because it balances the richness. You can even try it with the previous post of Venision Burgers.  … Continue reading →

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Okra Soup #1

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

Why, yes, I do have several versions of okra soup. All my versions freeze really well. Even though I grew up in the Northeast, I ate okra because my mom loved it. This recipe is a mild vegetarian version. Try to … Continue reading →

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Vension Burgers

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here in Oklahoma, the first day of buck season is a state holiday….. Oh! Huh. Well it should be! 2 1/2 pounds ground venison 1/2 pound ground Beef 1/2 cup Onion, minced 1 clove Garlic, peeled and pressed 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to make this bread with our own black walnuts. I pair this with softened creamy butter. And when I find it or make it from raw milk, Devonshire style Clotted Cream. Hello Fall! 3 cups Bread Flour or … Continue reading →

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Creamy Zucchini Soup

Posted on September 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Have an amazing amount of zucchini from the garden? Tired of zucchini bread, zucchini cupcakes, steamed zucchini, fresh zucchini? Try this creamy soup. 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 3 pounds Zucchini, sliced 3 medium Carrots, peeled and … Continue reading →

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