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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.

Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I make this dish in a cast iron skillet but don’t worry if you don’t own one. Just brown the potatoes in a skillet and transfer to an oven safe baking dish for the roasting.  The best choice for this recipe … Continue reading →

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Creamed String Bean Soup

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have to say that my mom was an excellent cook. Growing up I especially loved her soups.  And today I would rather make a great soup rather than almost anything else. Our ethnic background is Eastern European, so many … Continue reading →

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Cold English Pea Salad

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My cowboy husband introduced this dish to me. It is something that his mother made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is easy peasy and very yummy. 1 can (15 oz) Peas, drained 2 hard boiled Eggs, peeled and finely chopped … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Peas

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband and I usually have this at home as lunch with a serving of cornbread on the side.  This dish is a good candidate for emergency cooking because you just add all of the ingredients in a crock pot or … Continue reading →

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Avocado Smoothie

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband was working overseas (in an extremely hot country) and tried this smoothie in a restaurant. At first I wrinkled my nose at but I had to try it. Now it is one of my favs. 1/2 ripe Avocado, … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with “Fuzz’s” No Salt Cajun Blend

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Until I moved west, I never had grilled corn on the cob.  My first trip to the Canton Flea Market in Texas was an eyeopener.  I could not get enough of this corn. They served it with only melted butter. … Continue reading →

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Kimchi

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, don’t be frightened. It’s only fermented cabbage and this recipe really is good.  I heard all of the horror stories about Kimchi so it wasn’t until about 4 months ago that I had the courage to try it.  And now I’m … Continue reading →

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Farmer and Rancher Breakfast

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

I usually make this on a Saturday morning from whatever meat leftovers we have in the fridge. I have used ham slices that I diced, leftover taco meat, hamburger, or even hotdogs.  Just use your imagination to make a great … Continue reading →

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Lime Marinaded Okra

Posted on July 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a great recipe for all of the okra that is coming out of your garden! 1 pound of small tender okra pods with caps still on. (The diner can cut the caps off after skewers are cooked) 2 … Continue reading →

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Homemade Veggie Broth

Posted on April 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Today I am cooking vegetable broth for freezing. I keep a freezer storage bag on the door of my freezer. Whenever I have vegetable scraps I put them in the freezer bag for future use as a broth. This homemade … Continue reading →

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