Category Archives: main dish

Country Style Pork Ribs Braised in Spiced Ginger Beer

Posted on January 2, 2022 by okieranchwife

I made this dish with a black-eye Pea Salad for New Year’s dinner. The salad is a Carla Hall recipe.  Here in the sort-of South people eat black-eye peas on New Year’s day for luck, health and prosperity.  These pork … Continue reading →

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Garden Greens and Red Pepper Quiche

Posted on January 2, 2022 by okieranchwife

This a quick and easy recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even breakfast for dinner. You can use a variety of greens in this quiche. Use what you have on hand.  I had blanched kale and mustard greens in my … 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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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp and Pea Stir Fry

Posted on May 27, 2019 by okieranchwife

  I just had a nice pea harvest and I wanted to something that highlighted the peas. This is a perfect weekend lunch or work week dinner. Use uncooked shrimp for this recipe since they will be quick cooked in … Continue reading →

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Lo Carb Thai Beef and Broccoli in a slow cooker

Posted on February 17, 2019 by okieranchwife

I do large quantity cooking on the weekends so I have enough for lunches and dinner during the work week. I have made this recipe several times and it never fails to satisfy! Tastes better the second day after the … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Ragu

Posted on March 30, 2018 by okieranchwife

Earlier this week I was watching OETA Create. It’s the PBS station in Oklahoma. Anyway, Nick Stellino’s cooking show featured a shrimp, pepper and asparagus ragu.  Now it so happens that asparagus is popping up in my garden. Oh so … Continue reading →

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Keto Friendly Vidalia Onion Cheese Pie

Posted on May 14, 2017 by okieranchwife

Wow, this is so good! It did not last long in this house! The crust got a little too brown but is was still good.     2 Tbsp Butter or Coconut Oil 2 medium Vidalia or other Sweet Onions, … Continue reading →

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Ham, Cauliflower and Bacon Stew – Lo Carb

Posted on March 12, 2017 by okieranchwife

This another lo carb slow cooker recipe that is so easy and so good. What’s not to like? Ham and bacon!!!! Yum!       3 cups Ham, diced 1 lb Cauliflower Florets fresh or frozen 6 ozs. Bacon, cooked … Continue reading →

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Lo Carb Crustless Asparagus Quiche

Posted on March 5, 2017 by okieranchwife

This recipe is so good! I found it over at http://www.locarbyum.com . It is going to be a go to recipe for company breakfast! It can be made the night before. Just let the pie dish get to room temp … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Squash and Cheese Casserole

Posted on September 11, 2016 by okieranchwife

I have been eating low carb/ketogenic since July 1st and I feel great. I’ve lost 6 pounds.  I’ll be posting more low carb recipes but I won’t forget about my comfort food recipes.  This is a great make ahead for … Continue reading →

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