Category Archives: main dish

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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Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on October 14, 2014 by okieranchwife

I know I post a lot of soup and stew recipes but they are the best way to stretch your groceries to feed a lot of people for several meals. I have been trying make my groceries go farther and … Continue reading →

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Venison and Barley Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by okieranchwife

Barley really needs to find a place in American pantries again. It is a powerhouse whole grain that is high in fiber and high in veg protein. Most barley grown in America today will be used to make barley malt … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Turnip Greens Soup

Posted on September 24, 2014 by okieranchwife

I confess I would not have eaten this soup about 10 years ago, but since I moved south of the Mason-Dixon Line and west of the Mississippi River I really like this soup. I do have many soup favorites but … Continue reading →

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Beef or Venison and Red Wine Stew

Posted on September 20, 2014 by okieranchwife

I’m sorry the photo of the stew makes it look a little sloppy but I was in a hurry to take the photo and eat. I didn’t clean the sides of the pot as I should have. But this is … Continue reading →

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Pinto Beans with Cactus Nopales

Posted on August 29, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have wanted to try cooking with cactus paddles for some time. A friend in town gave some to me last week. I did a little searching and found some recipes using the nopales. I have added them to my … Continue reading →

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Okie Ranch Wife’s Meat Lovers Ratatouille

Posted on August 27, 2014 by okieranchwife

Okay, so here’s the thing. Ratatouille is normally a vegetarian dish. And it tastes great like that, but I had some quick sale beef that I needed to use immediately. Yes I could have frozen it but… I buy a … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Pork Chili Verde

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

This is not your traditional pork Chili Verde. It was developed from what I had in the pantry and 2 pounds of pork. I think it tastes excellent over brown or white rice. 2 pounds Pork, cut into ½ cubes … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Tomato Skillet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

Another awesome zucchini recipe!!! This one is from a cookbook that I picked up in a second hand store in Jenks when my friends from back east were visiting me last month. The book is “Oil and Vinegar” published by … Continue reading →

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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

Posted on August 10, 2014 by okieranchwife

Continuing on my rampage of zucchini madness, I present a wonderful offering of zucchini pie. While the crust of it is not picture perfect, the fresh Italian seasoning just pops with excellent flavor!! I found this recipe in the book, … Continue reading →

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