Category Archives: sides

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip

Posted on February 8, 2015 by okieranchwife

Now this is not haut cuisine. And I freely admit that it is not an original recipe of mine but it is oh so yummy. I found the basic recipe on the back of a box of dry salad dressing … Continue reading →

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Butcher’s Block and Random Thoughts

Posted on December 9, 2014 by okieranchwife

For those of you who have been following for several years, I thank you! And for the people who are fairly new to my blog, I thank you too! I do appreciate all of you who read my recipes and … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2014 by okieranchwife

I know a day late and dollar short. That’s me. But I was having a good time yesterday. I hope everyone had a very good Thanksgiving. This was my table for my brother and me. Brined turkey, cold green bean salad, … Continue reading →

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Red Chinese Noodle Beans

Posted on October 12, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have been very fortunate during this growing season. My Red Chinese Noodle Beans have produced a bumper crop. These beans are usually more than a foot in length but still tender. I bought my package of these heirloom green … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Fried Okra

Posted on September 4, 2014 by okieranchwife

Last night when I got home from my town job I made a typical Southern Meal, pan fried ham steak with a Crown Royal Maple Whiskey drizzle (ok so the Crown Royal may not be so typical Southern but it … Continue reading →

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Baked Corn and Cheese Casserole

Posted on September 1, 2014 by okieranchwife

The side of the baking dish is a little dirty. I guess I would not pass the muster for Master Chef and Gordon Ramsey. LOL.. This is super easy and is an excellent summer picnic food. Even great at the … Continue reading →

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Pinto Beans with Cactus Nopales

Posted on August 29, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have wanted to try cooking with cactus paddles for some time. A friend in town gave some to me last week. I did a little searching and found some recipes using the nopales. I have added them to my … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Tomato Skillet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

Another awesome zucchini recipe!!! This one is from a cookbook that I picked up in a second hand store in Jenks when my friends from back east were visiting me last month. The book is “Oil and Vinegar” published by … Continue reading →

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Tomatillo Relish

Posted on August 18, 2014 by okieranchwife

Anytime I post a canning or preserving recipe you can be assured that it comes from one of my canning books or from a tested recipe that follows proper canning procedures. There is nothing fun about food poisoning. This one … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Posted on July 16, 2014 by okieranchwife

Oh the madness! The zucchini madness. It continues. By the end of this season I will have harvested twice my weight in the wonderful green squash. This is the first time I have tried squash pasta noodles. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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