Category Archives: cast iron cookery

Three Bean Sausage Stew

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

The reason why I love soups and stews so much is that you can use the same veggies but use different spices and you can get a very different tasting dish. This has a slightly Indian style taste profile because … Continue reading →

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Wilted Spinach with Mushrooms

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to use spinach in many dishes, soups, salads, dips and sautéed. Leafy green vegetables are so good for you. I usually pair this with a grilled steak. 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 1/3 cup Sweet Vidalia Onions, fine … Continue reading →

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The care and feeding of your cast iron cookware

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I love, love love to cook in cast iron. I have a small collection of skillets, deep pans, and one Dutch Oven that I found at thrift stores, Goodwill and discount stores. Here in Oklahoma the main ones are Walls and Big Lots. … Continue reading →

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Chicken in Wine

Posted on September 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

Known in France as Coq au Vin, this is good in whatever language you speak. 4 slices Bacon, cut into 1/2 ” pieces 4 pounds skinless Chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks and breasts) 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Soup

Posted on September 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is my husband’s recipe and we had it for lunch today. He told me that he remembers his mother having a big pot of this soup on the stove during the winter. 1 pound ground Bison or Beef 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Pork and Sauerkraut

Posted on September 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I get recipes from all different places and twist them to suit us. I don’t know where I found this recipe but I have not changed a thing. 2 pounds country style Pork Ribs 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fried Bison Steak

Posted on September 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, it’s confession time. My future husband was moving me from that un-specified North East state in the summer of 2005. We had just crossed the Mason Dixon Line and needed to stop for lunch. He suggested “Chicken Fried Steak” at the … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Onion Burger

Posted on September 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

An Oklahoma favorite is the onion burger. It was featured on Man vs Food on the Travel Channel and has been featured in “foodie” magazines. There is the famous Sid’s Burger in El Reno, a well known restaurant in Oklahoma City and even a … Continue reading →

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Cabbage and Noodles

Posted on August 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

I grew up on buttered cabbage and noodles. My Eastern European family called this dish Haluski.  6 tablespoons Butter 1 pound Green Cabbage, chopped 1 medium Onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 2 cups Half & Half or … Continue reading →

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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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