Category Archives: dessert

Rodeo Road Bars

Posted on October 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This yummy snack was featured in a recent issue of Western Horseman. It comes from a cookbook called “Bring ’em on Home, authored by two rodeo wives, Bonnie and Kimber Beers.  A portion of the book sales will go to the … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Chocolate Fudge

Posted on September 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another great recipe where I can use our own black walnuts. A candy thermometer is handy for this recipe. 2 cups Sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 5 tablespoons Cocoa 2/3 cup whole Milk pinch of Sea Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Red Velvet Cake

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, another family story. LOL! Back in late 1960’s and early 1970’s, my mom loved to go on bus trips to NYC to see Broadway shows. On one trip her group of ladies went to a well-known NYC restaurant. I think it … Continue reading →

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Sooner Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is one of our favorite cookie recipes. Our friends and family get these at Christmas! 2 1/2 sticks Butter, softened 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 cup All … Continue reading →

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Spicy Apple Compote

Posted on September 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

The apple harvest is here. And I am loving it. Apples have to be my most favorite fruit. Two years ago we planted 3 tart apple trees in our yard. This year we had one tiny apple, but it is getting red! … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is not your traditional bread pudding but I think you’ll like it. 2 squares unsweetened Chocolate 4 cups scaled Milk (If you want a firmer pudding use 2 cups.) 2 cups Bread cubes 1/4 cup Butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Buttery Apple Crisp

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ohhhh, what else can you say? This is a Fall dessert for certain. Serve a la mode with Vanilla Ice cream. mmmm mmmm. 5 tart Apples like Granny Smith or Gala or Fuji, peeled cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup Sugar or … Continue reading →

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Penbryn Cheese Pudding

Posted on September 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Penbryn is a really nice Welsh Cheese. Now since I usually don’t have Welsh Cheese in my fridge, so I use Cheddar Cheese. And it works well. I had this dish on a trip to England and really loved it. 4 … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Pie

Posted on September 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

I love our Black Walnut trees. There are several along our driveway. There is a monster 100′ one by the old farmhouse that was the original house on our property. We think it was built pre-1900. Definately pre-Oklahoma Statehood (Nov. … Continue reading →

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