Category Archives: main dish

Curried Chicken

Posted on October 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Curry spice is just a mixture of different Indian type spices. If you don’t have these individual ones you can use a pre-mixed curry spice. 2 Sweet Onions, chopped 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive OIl (EVOO) 4 teaspoons ground Corriander 1 … Continue reading →

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Chuck Roast Chili

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

Call this a chili or a stew, it doesn’t really matter. Either way it’s good! 2 pounds Chuck Roast, Beef or Bison, cut in bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato … Continue reading →

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Orange Brandy Chicken Breasts

Posted on October 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice recipe that is easy and quick, so it’s good for a week night dinner. But it eats like a meal that took hours to make. 4 (4 oz) Chicken Breasts, boned and skinless 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper … Continue reading →

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Barley, Lentils and Veggies

Posted on October 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 4 Carrots, diced 2 Leeks, cleaned and diced 2 ribs Celery, diced 2 medium Zucchini, diced 1 large Onion, chopped 2 large cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 tablspoon fresh Thyme chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak 2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

My friend, SueEllen, shared her recipe for Bubble and Squeak. Thank you! The original recipe came from a cookbook called, “Whole Foods for the Whole Family”. You can use the ingredient amounts from the first Bubble and Squeak to start … Continue reading →

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Chili Con Carne

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish that you can do on a week night. Yes, it does have beans in it and if my husband’s friends in Texas found we ate any kind of chili with beans, he would not be allowed … Continue reading →

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Toad in a Hole

Posted on September 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

The old saying is that Scottish cooking was based on a dare, (think Haggis , which I love!) I believe English cooking has some translation difficulties when going from Olde Englishe to modern English. Toad in a Hole, I mean, really???  I … Continue reading →

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Bratwurst Sausage in Beer

Posted on September 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another great dish for tailgating or picnics. You can cook it in the crockpot over night then grill it right before serving! Great with Spicy Brown Mustard. 2 pounds Bratwurst or a sausage of your choice 2 (12 or more … Continue reading →

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Chicken Hot Pot

Posted on September 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe can also be called cleaning out the fridge for a Sunday Supper. I used whatever I had fresh veggies I had left in the fridge. I believe chicken makes a great base for anything as how could I go wrong? … Continue reading →

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Meatball Stew

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ummm, more comfort food. These meatballs are little rounds of seasoned goodness! And cooking in a slow cooker, your kitchen equipment cooks for you while you are doing something else. That’s multi-tasking. 1 pound lean Ground Beef or Bison 1 … Continue reading →

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