Category Archives: dessert

Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Anytime Treat

Posted on December 6, 2022 by okieranchwife

I really love Greek Yogurt. I regularly substitute Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream in recipes and people do not notice. Even the ones who say they HATE Greek yogurt. I  recently bought an instant pot and I will … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Dinner 2021

Posted on December 19, 2021 by okieranchwife

Christmas is just about a week away. I am planning to go shopping in my two deep freezers for the Christmas meal just like I did for Thanksgiving lunch.  Inflation is crazy. I was in town a couple days ago … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Pie

Posted on November 15, 2021 by okieranchwife

I am giving you a break from zucchini recipes, but not to worry, I still have a few that I have not posted! Just fair warning. LOL! I found this recipe in one of my mom’s cookbooks. It was an … Continue reading →

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Swirled Persimmon and Cream Cheese Tart

Posted on November 12, 2018 by okieranchwife

This recipe was originally Swirled Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Tart from the most recent issue of “Victoria” magazine. I made it twice as pumpkin, amazing flavor, but I wanted to use some of the native persimmons from my trees in … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Persimmon Bread Pudding

Posted on November 14, 2015 by okieranchwife

This is a Martha Stewart recipe I found while searching for persimmon recipes to use with my own persimmon from my trees.  I was not sure how this would taste but I was pleasantly surprised! This photo is not the … Continue reading →

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Persimmon Pecan Pie

Posted on November 6, 2015 by okieranchwife

This is a variation on my sweet potato pecan pie.  I was able to get to the ripe persimmons before the deer, cows and coyotes. The persimmons are from my land and pecans from a friends tree. I am very … Continue reading →

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Native Persimmon Pudding

Posted on October 24, 2015 by okieranchwife

I am fortunate to have numerous native persimmon trees, Diospyros virginiana, on my property. And this year I was able to get to them before the deer, coyotes or the cows. If you have not ever tried a ripe persimmon, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2014 by okieranchwife

I know a day late and dollar short. That’s me. But I was having a good time yesterday. I hope everyone had a very good Thanksgiving. This was my table for my brother and me. Brined turkey, cold green bean salad, … Continue reading →

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Ground Cherry Pie

Posted on August 31, 2014 by okieranchwife

I had not heard of a ground cherry until 2 years ago. In the Lehman’s catalogue there was a package of ground cherry seeds for sale. I bought several. This is the second year that I have grown ground cherries … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Posted on August 9, 2014 by okieranchwife

And yet another……..LOL!!! Two more loaves for my deep freeze. They are fresh out of the oven. 3 Eggs 1 cup Vegetable or Extra Light Olive Oil 2 cups Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3 cups flour, your choice 1 … Continue reading →

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