Category Archives: main dish

Tater Tot Casserole

Posted on June 24, 2012 by okieranchwife

Okay. I was introduced to this dish when I moved to Texas. I will not dare to imply that this recipe is haute cuisine, but it is fast and easy for a week night dinner when mom & dad are tired from a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Quesadillas

Posted on May 20, 2012 by okieranchwife

This recipe is so easy. I used left over chicken breasts that we grilled on our George Foreman grill but you don’t even have to cook the chicken, just pick some pre-cooked chicken from the store and you are set! 14 ozs of … Continue reading →

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Beef Breakfast Bake

Posted on April 9, 2012 by okieranchwife

My husband saw this dish made on a series that he watches, “Cattleman to Cattleman” on RFD-TV. Of course, they used beef but any ground meat will, even pork I suppose, but it would have a different flavor profile. We made … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Red Beans and Rice

Posted on March 31, 2012 by okieranchwife

I have had 2 packages of Beef Chorizo sausage in my freezer for about 10 months. I was hesitant to use it because I cooked some pork Chorizo and really didn’t like it. Well, a couple of days ago Mike, my husband, was … Continue reading →

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Chile Rellenos Bake

Posted on March 25, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is so easy and tastes so good. It is a one dish meal! 1 pound lean Ground Meat, Beef, Bison, Venison, Lamb 1 small Onion, chopped Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 pack Taco Seasoning … Continue reading →

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Beer Battered Venison Steak

Posted on March 2, 2012 by okieranchwife

Early in the week my husband made this for dinner and it was great. The batter was so crispy and light just like fish and chips wrapped in newsprint that I used to eat in Scotland! Batter: 1 1/2 cups All … Continue reading →

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Penne Pasta Bake

Posted on February 19, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is a nice and easy make ahead casserole. Make it the night before you want to use and when you come home from work, pop it in the oven. Goes wonderfully with garlic. 1 box (16 ozs) Penne Pasta … Continue reading →

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Egg and Sausage Casserole

Posted on February 15, 2012 by okieranchwife

Who says eggs and sausage is good only in the mornings. We like breakfast for dinner around our ranch. I’m still trying to use all of the good fresh eggs I’m getting from my hens. Six of my 10 hens … Continue reading →

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Venison Stew with Lentils and Barley

Posted on February 11, 2012 by okieranchwife

Since my husband has been ill and couldn’t hunt we have been missing our meals of venison. Fortunately, a couple of our good friends gave us 2 deer that had already been processed! Yes! Venison is a very healthy red meat … Continue reading →

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Laredo Pinto Beans

Posted on February 10, 2012 by okieranchwife

This recipe is from the Jackie Clay’s Pantry Cookbook that is listed on my favorite books page. It is full of recipes on how to cook from stored, canned and preserved foods. It is published by Backwoods Home Magazine. This … Continue reading →

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