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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.

Beans Bourguignonne

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This hearty dish is a vegetarian version of Beef Bourguignonne and just as tasty. 1 large Sweet Onion, chopped 2 tablespoons Butter 1 large Carrot, cut in rounds 1 large Potato, peeled and diced 1 cup Water 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Dip

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

With the tailgating season started, this dip goes a long way to feed hungry sports fans! 2 cups canned Black Beans, rinsed 1 1/4 cup mild Salsa 3/4 cup Green Onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Double Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish to make with any type of beef. 1 baked Potato per person 2 tablespoons of a creamy type Cheese, Swiss Gruyère, Brie or Camembert per potato 1 teaspoon Butter per potato Sea Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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French Style Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Way back in the mid 1980’s I watched a cooking show called “The Frugal Gourmet”. I got some good tips from that show. This is a recipe that I kept. It is supposed to a recipe from an old French cookbook … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost any Irish pub has a version of colcannon on its menu. The word Colcannon comes from the Irish Gaelic word “cal ceannan” meaning white headed cabbage.  Is excellent with a mushroom gravy sauce. 6 medium White Potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 … Continue reading →

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Corn Pudding Casserole

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is comfort food at it’s finest. I like to make this around the holidays. 2 cans (15 oz each) Cream Style Corn 6 tablespoons Butter 2 whole Eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 can (13 oz) … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Coleslaw

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a nice change of pace from the regular mayo type slaw. 5 cups Green Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Red Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Napa Cabbage, finely shredded 2 Sweet Red Peppers, thinly sliced 2 Carrots, peeled and grated … Continue reading →

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15 Bean Soup

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe that my mom gave to me about 25 years ago.  I think she must have got it from a bag of 15 bean soup mix. Either that or the dried bean company copied her recipe! LOL!  … Continue reading →

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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Around here we love fried chicken, but we do not love oil from deep-frying it. I found this recipe in a Paula Deen magazine several years ago and make this dish often. 2 cups Cornflake type Cereal, I have even used a rice … Continue reading →

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Pickled Okra

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Last year I had a bumper crop of okra. It is a plant that loves the heat but also likes a good supply of water. This year because of the extreme heat and drought even the okra didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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