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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.

Venison Bowl

Posted on August 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Hunting season is right around the corner. Time to get all of your favorite wild game recipes out of the cabinet and dusted off. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 large Onion, diced 1 pound of Sweet Italian … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on August 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Like Italian Lasagna? Try this Mexican version. For a real twist try Chicken instead of beef. 1 pound lean ground Beef or Bison (or 6 skinless Chicken Breasts diced) 1 can (16 oz) Refried Beans 2 teaspoons dried Oregano 1 … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones Arkansas Stew

Posted on August 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a contribution from my brother for my blog. Again a one pot meal that is a favorite of mine! 1 pound Beef, cubed 4 ribs Celery, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 large Onion, large chopped 6 Carrots, … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Biscuits and Sawmill Gravy

Posted on August 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

Oh yeah, this was another dish that I had to learn how to make for my cowboy husband when I moved west. Now I can say that I am a connoisseur of Sawmill gravy. And, no surprise, I like mine … Continue reading →

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Cimarron Strip Chicken and Cornbread

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe in my mom’s collection. She clipped recipes from everywhere so I don’t have any attribution to give the original chef credit but I’m certain it was a big hit when he or she made it. I … Continue reading →

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Sooner BBQ Pork Chops

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband, AKA The Grill Meister, made dinner  last night. As I said before I don’t even fire up the grill when he’s not at home. I think he was born with a “grilling” gene in his DNA! He said … Continue reading →

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Frosted Pumpkin Squares

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like savory dishes but every once in a while I get a craving for something sweet. But even then I include spices in it. I guess it’s like my personality! And it’s my husband’s favorite cake……so far! 🙂 2 … Continue reading →

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Indian Taco

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

Before Oklahoma was a state, it was Indian Territory. “Okla-Humma” means “red People’ in the Choctaw language. There are 39 tribal governments in the state’s boundaries and the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission states that Oklahoma has the second highest American … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Soup

Posted on August 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost any soup is a good candidate for cast iron cooking and emergency cooking. This soup uses some fresh veggies but you can easily substitute with dried veggies. The canned veggies are convenient in an emergency situation. This soup has a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Minestrone Soup

Posted on August 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

This soup is so versatile. You can use any type of veggies you have on hand. You can also make a vegetarian version by dropping the chicken and substituting veggie broth. This soup also freezes well, so make a double batch! … Continue reading →

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