Category Archives: salad

Italian Style Potato Salad

Posted on May 5, 2022 by okieranchwife

This recipe started with my quick sale purchases, as most of my recent recipes do. I found the base recipe over at Epicurious but I made it my way. 2 ½ pounds medium size Red Potatoes 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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Tuna Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Posted on May 2, 2022 by okieranchwife

Right after I graduated from college, I made this salad quite often because it is very economical. Also I was a terrible cook then. I have redeemed myself on that score. Now I make this dish because it is something … Continue reading →

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Foraging in My Yard for Spring Salads

Posted on April 20, 2022 by okieranchwife

Food is freedom. Control the food, control the people. Wild onion grass, violets and Dandelions! It is Spring in Oklahoma. And my hens are producing more eggs since the daylight lasts longer. I have 10 dozen in my fridge right … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Caviar

Posted on October 9, 2015 by okieranchwife

There are many recipes for this dish out there and this one is mine. I warn you though this stuff is addictive. I save and freeze the drained liquid from the cans. I then use it in veggie soup or … Continue reading →

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Butcher’s Block and Random Thoughts

Posted on December 9, 2014 by okieranchwife

For those of you who have been following for several years, I thank you! And for the people who are fairly new to my blog, I thank you too! I do appreciate all of you who read my recipes and … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Posted on July 16, 2014 by okieranchwife

Oh the madness! The zucchini madness. It continues. By the end of this season I will have harvested twice my weight in the wonderful green squash. This is the first time I have tried squash pasta noodles. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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Okie Ranch Wife’s Tabouli

Posted on July 6, 2014 by okieranchwife

This is another one of my trial and error recipes. I have tired a lot of different ones for Tabouli or Tabbouleh. The spelling really depends in which Middle Eastern country you are. I find the preparation I use makes … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Quick Pickled Shrimp

Posted on August 23, 2013 by okieranchwife

Several weekends ago when my friend came over to replace the motor on my mower, I made that Cajun Shrimp Salad on toasted buns http://wp.me/p1qGwH-it . I also made this dish as a side salad. I found this recipe in … Continue reading →

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Cajun Shrimp Salad

Posted on August 11, 2013 by okieranchwife

I made this salad last weekend for my friend who, very kindly, put a replacement motor on my zero turn lawn mower. I went stupid and ran it full out on choke for an hour. For anyone who doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese Chicken Salad

Posted on December 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I confess I love Blue Cheese. Yes, I know, I know, it’s an acquired taste. But team it with BACON!  Ohhhhh! 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise (add a bit more if you think it is too dry)  1 1/2 tablespoon White … Continue reading →

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