Category Archives: main dish

Meatball Poor Boys

Posted on February 10, 2012 by okieranchwife

Not technically a Poor Boy, but it is an easy meal to make for a week night supper. Can be made the night before and refridgerate until the next night. Just pop it in the oven for 30 minutes! DONE! … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Venison Chili

Posted on January 7, 2012 by okieranchwife

Adjust the heat to your preference. We like it hot! 3 tablespoons Canola Oil 3 pounds ground Venison 1 pound ground Beef or Pork 1 medium Onion, diced 2 cups Water  3 tablespoons ground Red Cayenne Pepper 2 Jalapeno Peppers, … Continue reading →

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Marrakesh Chicken

Posted on January 3, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is a version one of my favorites while I was overseas in a very hot country. It is a Martha Stewart recipe from several years ago. This dish pops with flavor! And the tumeric adds great color! 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Turkey Pasta

Posted on November 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

Turkey leftovers. Here’s a nice recipe to use it up. 2 tablespoons Butter 10 ozs White Mushrooms, sliced Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 cup Milk or Half & Half 1 tablespoon dry … Continue reading →

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Mini Meatball Minestrone

Posted on November 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Great tasting and easy stew! 1 can (28 ozs) stewed Tomatoes, undrained 2 cups Cabbage, shredded 2 small Zucchini, sliced 1 Sweet Red Pepper, seeded and chopped 1 can (15 ozs) whole Kernel Corn, undrained 2 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Cider Stew

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice variation of a traditional beef stew. 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour or Wondra 2 teaspoons Sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme or 2 sprigs fresh Thyme 2 whole Bay Leaves 1 sprig fresh … Continue reading →

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Mexican Style Liver

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Some people have a love to hate relationship with offal meats. I was one of those people. I just didn’t like the strong taste. I wanted to eat more liver though because of all of the good vitamins and nutrients in it. … Continue reading →

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Slowcooker Stroganoff

Posted on November 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a super easy stroganoff for a working family. Start it in the morning and have it for dinner. 3 pound round steak 1/2 inch thick. Use Beef or Bison 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour or Wondra 2 teaspoons … Continue reading →

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Okra and Shrimp Gumbo

Posted on October 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

With the cold weather coming…. Coming? Heck, it’s here! My friends in the Northeast are covered up in wet snow. I’ve heard of a White Christmas, but a White Halloween? Anyway, this is a hearty gumbo for a chilly day. … Continue reading →

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Beef and Wheat Berry Chili

Posted on October 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe but it is a Good Housekeeping one. This is a good weekend recipe since the cook time is at least 2 hours. This is a tomato recipe cooked in cast iron. … Continue reading →

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