Category Archives: sides

The Spring “Weeds” are here!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by okieranchwife

The Spring “Weeds” are here! Many people run to get the herbicide to spray the heck out of those darn weeds. I run to get my foraging basket to gather as many as I can find to make a wonderful … Continue reading →

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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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Hrudka – Eastern European Easter Cheese

Posted on April 13, 2022 by okieranchwife

My family is from Eastern Europe. My mom always made this egg cheese for Easter. And I have been making this for more than 20 years. It is an easy cheese to make at home no special procedures or rennets. … 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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Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Posted on May 19, 2019 by okieranchwife

      This a wonderful lo-carb substitute for bulgur tabbouleh. Since this is my own recipe I cannot claim that it is gluten-free; however, my ingredients are comparable to commercial recipes that are labeled gluten-free. 2 small heads Cauliflower, … Continue reading →

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Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Keto Friendly

Posted on February 4, 2017 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe over on http://www.eatingwell.com . It is a great tasting vegetarian dish, but more importantly to me it is Keto friendly. I am getting back to my keto diet after the holidays. Time to get back on … Continue reading →

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Posted on February 21, 2016 by okieranchwife

Okay, here is another recipe to use the bounty of turnips I was given. I used an assortment of root vegetables with an onion thrown in for good measure. This is wonderful savory side for almost any main dish. Several … Continue reading →

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Turnip Au Gratin with Greens

Posted on February 13, 2016 by okieranchwife

A retired co-worker visited the other day and brought 2 huge feed sacks of his home grown turnips. I happen to love them and put them into almost any soup or stew or pot roast. I have made turnip and … Continue reading →

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