Category Archives: sides

Garlic Mash

Posted on August 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

A friend of mine gave me this recipe he got from a restaurant in San Fran. This is a spread for garlic lovers. Called “the stinking rose” in Medieval times, garlic has been used as food and medicine. Some cultures have … Continue reading →

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Screaming Hot Salsa

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

If you like it hot and are a pepper head, this salsa fs for you! The flavors develop overnight in fridge and it is good frozen up to 3 months. I have to give a “hat tip” to my college … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Asparagus Salad Wrap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is nice almost no cook meal. You can use leftover Salmon fillets or canned Salmon and get those healthy Omega 3 essential Oils. 1 pound fresh Asparagus Spears, tough ends trimmed off 8 ozs cooked Salmon, flaked without skin or … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another great soup recipe that is so thick and creamy and pairs so well with crusty Italian or French bread. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 pounds of Carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large Sweet Onion, finely … Continue reading →

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Bacon Okra

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

I think that bacon makes anything taste better. This recipe works best with young tender pods 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch of okra. For this dish, I don’t slice the pods. I just trim the long stem from the … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to serve these sprouts with my salmon dishes. I always get asked for the recipe. Here is it. 6 slices of thick cut Bacon 2 pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Dill and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Wheeeee. I’m going to have to get my wooley-pulley sweater out, it’s only 102 F here. And in honor of the continuing triple digit temps, this is a no cook salad with ingredients out of your garden. 2 medium Cucumbers, … Continue reading →

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Asian Chicken Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a really easy salad that can be made up ahead of time for work lunches or sides at dinner.  Just leave out the chicken if you are vegetarian. You can add some Tofu or TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) … Continue reading →

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Loaded Mash Potatoes

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

We love spuds in any form! Using organic milk and butter makes this dish a little healthier. And when combined with grass-fed Bison steak, this is comfort food at its finest. The texture of the mash will be different depending on … Continue reading →

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Beer Bread

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe from my mom who has been gone from us since 1998.  I think the only time I ever saw beer in the house was when she was making this bread.  I have used Shiner Heffewisen for … Continue reading →

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