Category Archives: cast iron cookery

Venison and Barley Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by okieranchwife

Barley really needs to find a place in American pantries again. It is a powerhouse whole grain that is high in fiber and high in veg protein. Most barley grown in America today will be used to make barley malt … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Turnip Greens Soup

Posted on September 24, 2014 by okieranchwife

I confess I would not have eaten this soup about 10 years ago, but since I moved south of the Mason-Dixon Line and west of the Mississippi River I really like this soup. I do have many soup favorites but … Continue reading →

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Beef or Venison and Red Wine Stew

Posted on September 20, 2014 by okieranchwife

I’m sorry the photo of the stew makes it look a little sloppy but I was in a hurry to take the photo and eat. I didn’t clean the sides of the pot as I should have. But this is … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Fried Okra

Posted on September 4, 2014 by okieranchwife

Last night when I got home from my town job I made a typical Southern Meal, pan fried ham steak with a Crown Royal Maple Whiskey drizzle (ok so the Crown Royal may not be so typical Southern but it … Continue reading →

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Baked Corn and Cheese Casserole

Posted on September 1, 2014 by okieranchwife

The side of the baking dish is a little dirty. I guess I would not pass the muster for Master Chef and Gordon Ramsey. LOL.. This is super easy and is an excellent summer picnic food. Even great at the … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Frittata

Posted on April 22, 2014 by okieranchwife

Starting in the early Spring and continuing through to Fall, my hens happily produce more eggs than I can ever eat and I like to make frittatas for breakfast or breakfast for dinner. You can put anything in them that … Continue reading →

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Navy Bean and Beer Soup

Posted on April 2, 2014 by okieranchwife

Here is another soup recipe that just takes me back to my childhood in the Northeast. I grew up in the hard coal region of Pennsylvania. During the summer all of us kids looked forward to the many picnics put … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Potato Pancakes

Posted on September 14, 2013 by okieranchwife

I like these for breakfast but they are delicious at any meal. This makes 6 nice sized pancakes. I use my cast iron skillet and they are so crispy! 1 medium Zucchini, unpeeled and grated 2 medium Potatoes, unpeeled and … Continue reading →

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Sauted Summer Squash

Posted on August 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

This summer has been unusual here in Oklahoma. We have had so much rain that most of the state is no longer in a drought status. Yea rain!! My ponds are full and I am seeing blue herons and white … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Baby Greens Frittata in Cast Iron

Posted on August 17, 2013 by okieranchwife

This was my breakfast today. There are so many different versions of the basic frittata you can probably make it every morning for a month and not serve the same twice. These ingredients were in my fridge today. And I … Continue reading →

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