Category Archives: sides

Not Your Usual Caesar Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Who says that Caesar Salad must ONLY be romaine lettuce, croutons and parm cheese? Certainly not me! This is what I call my Caesar Salad. I serve the Caesar dressing on the side so people can use as much or as little … Continue reading →

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Italian Primavera Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another cold salad that can be used as a side during the hot days of the summer. It is a nice light dish that will not weigh you down. 1 package (12 oz) Tricolor Spiral Rotini 4 medium … Continue reading →

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Cold Tuna and Bean Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This good tasting cold salad is full of the protein and fiber needed for healthy diet. With no cooking involved, it is great for hot weather, picnics, and even emergency cooking.  I came up with this recipe more than 15 years ago when I … Continue reading →

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Cold Broccoli Salad

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

With no relief in sight from this heat wave, no one wants to stay in a hot kitchen.  This side dish requires minimum cooking and if you don’t put the bacon in, there’s no cooking. 2 bunches of Broccoli, broken into florets … Continue reading →

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Horseradish Chive Bread

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

This bread is great when paired with any beef or bison roast or stew dish.  It is a very nice side to the Bison Shank Bourguignon Stew. I must admit that it is a Martha Stewart recipe. 1 stick unsalted Butter, … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I make this dish in a cast iron skillet but don’t worry if you don’t own one. Just brown the potatoes in a skillet and transfer to an oven safe baking dish for the roasting.  The best choice for this recipe … Continue reading →

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Cold English Pea Salad

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My cowboy husband introduced this dish to me. It is something that his mother made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is easy peasy and very yummy. 1 can (15 oz) Peas, drained 2 hard boiled Eggs, peeled and finely chopped … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Peas

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband and I usually have this at home as lunch with a serving of cornbread on the side.  This dish is a good candidate for emergency cooking because you just add all of the ingredients in a crock pot or … Continue reading →

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Kimchi

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, don’t be frightened. It’s only fermented cabbage and this recipe really is good.  I heard all of the horror stories about Kimchi so it wasn’t until about 4 months ago that I had the courage to try it.  And now I’m … Continue reading →

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