Category Archives: sides

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Posted on August 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

Need to get more Vitamin C? Try eating more peppers. It’s been said that peppers have more vitamin C than oranges. There is even a hot pepper diet. Vitamin C and bacon, count me in!!! 1 dozen large Jalapeno Peppers … Continue reading →

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on August 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another favorite veggie is the sweet potato. I serve these with Thanksgiving dinner and anytime I serve pork chops. 2 large (1 1/2 pounds) Sweet Potatoes, peeled nad large diced 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt  3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on August 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

If I were a food ingredient, I would be a potato. The lowly spud has fed generations of people all over the world but you can tart it up and make it something special. This potato salad should be invited … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It needs almost no attention. To keep new leaves sprouting be certain to snip off the seed heads that form. Otherwise the energy of the plant will go to make seeds rather than … Continue reading →

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Guacamole

Posted on August 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

We love avocados and guacamole. When I make this dip, it doesn’t last too long around our place. Some people put tomatoes and peppers and other stuff, but I like to keep it simple. 2 ripe medium Avocados, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Chow-Chow

Posted on August 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Good recipe!!!!! 8 quarts Green Tomatoes 1 medium Green Cabbage 2 Green Bell Peppers, chopped fine 2 tablespoons Mustard Seed 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves 6 medium Onions, chopped fine 8 cups Sugar (It seems like alot but won’t taste sweet) … Continue reading →

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Red Cabbage Casserole

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another version of German Red Cabbage that I really like. This dish has the added taste of apples that is purely a German element. 1 tablespoon shortening or Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 6 cups Red Cabbage, shredded … Continue reading →

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Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This a healthy version of the famous Southern dish.  It is a Paula Deen recipe that I use often. 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun Seasoning (I use our own Fuzz’s Cajun No … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Posted on August 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe I found in the Williamsberg Cookbook. It is from Christiana Campbell’s Tavern.  Soooo good at Thanksgiving and the holidays.  I’m hoping that my harvest of sweet potatoes is as good as last year, but with the extreme … Continue reading →

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Double Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish to make with any type of beef. 1 baked Potato per person 2 tablespoons of a creamy type Cheese, Swiss Gruyère, Brie or Camembert per potato 1 teaspoon Butter per potato Sea Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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