Category Archives: sides

Hoppin’ John with Rice

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

In the south black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day for luck in the coming year. But this is good enough to have anytime. With little cooking involved, it is a good meal anytime a winter storm makes life interesting. … Continue reading →

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Harvard Beets

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

People either love them or hate them. I happen to love them in soup, cooked, raw or even juiced.  This is a recipe that can be found in different versions in many Pennsylvania German cookbooks. It has the sweet/sour favored … Continue reading →

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Sesame Garlic Green Beans

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

The harvest of green beans from home gardens should be coming in right about now. I grow a “yard long” Chinese green bean that tastes so good stir fried or cooked as in this recipe. This side pairs well with … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is very easy  and very tasty. About the only thing I can’t grow in my garden are the limes. 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 small Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 2 Green Onions, chopped 1/3 cup fresh … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yesterday our high temp was 110 F. Today we are supposed to have a cold snap, only 102! Here is another no cook recipe for everyone. It calls for water packed fresh mozzarella since it has the best taste and consistency but … Continue reading →

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Linda’s German Potato Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yes. I confess. My first name is Linda. And this recipe is a mixture of my mine and my mom’s. Both my mom and my grandmom (Baba in Eastern European) were excellent home cooks. I hope I can carry their torch. … Continue reading →

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Three Pea Stir-fry

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I use this dish as an accompaniment to the blackened salmon we grill on our George Foreman grill. The blackened seasoning of the salmon works well with the heat from dried cayenne flakes of the stir-fry. 1 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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Dijon Cole Slaw

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This makes a great lunch meal to take to work. Double the portions for a side to an evening dinner.   1/4 head of Red or White Cabbage, finely shredded 2 medium Carrots, peeled and grated 2 ribs of Celery, finely chopped 1/2 Red … Continue reading →

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Chuckwagon Pinto Beans

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another great bean recipe that can be used as meal or a side. The joke around our house is that some days we have beans and rice and other days we have rice and beans! 1 pound dried Pinto … Continue reading →

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Bacony Spinach Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This very simple salad with just a few ingredients. And it allows each flavor to speak for itself. And of course the bacon sings!! 1 pound fresh Spinach, washed 4 oz fresh White Button Mushrooms, sliced 3 Green Onions, chopped 1 small … Continue reading →

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