Category Archives: sides

French Style Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Way back in the mid 1980’s I watched a cooking show called “The Frugal Gourmet”. I got some good tips from that show. This is a recipe that I kept. It is supposed to a recipe from an old French cookbook … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost any Irish pub has a version of colcannon on its menu. The word Colcannon comes from the Irish Gaelic word “cal ceannan” meaning white headed cabbage.  Is excellent with a mushroom gravy sauce. 6 medium White Potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 … Continue reading →

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Corn Pudding Casserole

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is comfort food at it’s finest. I like to make this around the holidays. 2 cans (15 oz each) Cream Style Corn 6 tablespoons Butter 2 whole Eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 can (13 oz) … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Coleslaw

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a nice change of pace from the regular mayo type slaw. 5 cups Green Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Red Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Napa Cabbage, finely shredded 2 Sweet Red Peppers, thinly sliced 2 Carrots, peeled and grated … Continue reading →

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Pickled Okra

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Last year I had a bumper crop of okra. It is a plant that loves the heat but also likes a good supply of water. This year because of the extreme heat and drought even the okra didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Bread

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Very soon we’ll start to see all different varieties of pumpkins in the stores. This is recipe works well with the small jack o’ lantern type. I like to use Black Walnuts. We are fortunate to have 3 black walnut … Continue reading →

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Carrot Slaw

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like using dark raisins in this dish because they look so nice with the deep orange of the grated carrots. This is a fast and easy side dish for picnic parties, BBQ’s or whatever you have happening on t … Continue reading →

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Duke’s Corn Bread

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is supposedly John Wayne’s corn bread recipe. One of the local grocery stores gives out recipes and this was one of them.  It tastes really good. If you are a pepper head, you’ll like the Jalapeno in this. 1 … Continue reading →

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German Red Cabbage

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have enjoyed this dish with my own home cooked Sauerbraten. Oh my, my! 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Oliver Oil (EVOO) 1 small Red Cabbage, halved, cored and thinly shredded 1 small Red Onion, sliced 2 teaspoons Sea Salt  2 … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania German Hot Bacon Dressing

Posted on August 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Even as a kid I really liked this sour dressing that my Mom made for Sunday lunch. She usually paired it with  her Beef Pot Roast. This is comfort food for me! 3 slices of Bacon, well cooked and crumbled 1 … Continue reading →

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