Category Archives: sides

Bloody Mary Quick Pickled Shrimp

Posted on August 23, 2013 by okieranchwife

Several weekends ago when my friend came over to replace the motor on my mower, I made that Cajun Shrimp Salad on toasted buns http://wp.me/p1qGwH-it . I also made this dish as a side salad. I found this recipe in … Continue reading →

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on July 27, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a yummy side dish anytime of year. I usually make it in the Fall and Winter but I prepared it last week. Still as good as ever!! And how can you go wrong with bacon? 1 pound fresh … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese Cole Slaw

Posted on July 4, 2013 by okieranchwife

This week I have good friends visiting from that un-named northeast state where I was born and raised. So far they say they have had several “food-gasims” over my cooking. While I can’t claim to have invented this recipe, I … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on March 17, 2012 by okieranchwife

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 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 … Continue reading →

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Creamed Spinach

Posted on March 4, 2012 by okieranchwife

This goes great with a nice grilled steak! 1 pound fresh Spinach (or frozen. Canned doesn’t work well) `1 medium Sweet Onion, fine chopped 3 tablespoon unsalted Butter 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 2 1/1 tablespoons All Purpose Flour … Continue reading →

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Vidalia Onion Margarita Salsa Verde

Posted on February 18, 2012 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe on a summer foodie recipe thread over at one of my favorite websites. http://www.lucianne.com 10 small Tomatillos, diced 2 cups, Vidalia Onions, diced 1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh Cilantro, finely chopped 2 … Continue reading →

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Melon Salsa

Posted on February 15, 2012 by okieranchwife

I know I’m pushing the season a little. It’s a chilly damp day here in East Central Oklahoma, but I saw some small watermelons in the store the other day. I know that they will not taste as good as … Continue reading →

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Savory Cheese Scones

Posted on February 12, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is a nice savory recipe for scones. We like them with soup or stew. 2 cups All Purpose Flour 1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon fresh Ground Black … Continue reading →

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Oven Baked French Fries

Posted on February 12, 2012 by okieranchwife

French fries are my weakness. Okay well any type of potato. When I am in town, a guilty pleasure of mine  is a quick trip through Sonic or McDonald’s for a large fry. Just that nothing else. I have made fries … Continue reading →

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Spicy Red Cabbage

Posted on January 28, 2012 by okieranchwife

HMMM. Those posts about Scotch Eggs have me thinking about my travels in Scotland. I always try to find locally printed recipe books to get the flavor of home cooked foods rather than just the restaurant or pub grub. But … Continue reading →

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