Category Archives: sides

Corny Slaw

Posted on January 17, 2012 by okieranchwife

Want something different from cole slaw? Try this instead. 1/4 cup Sour Cream (Out here we have Cacquie brand Mexican style. Excellent flavor!) 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dry Mustard 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1 teaspoon Sugar … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese Chicken Salad

Posted on December 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I confess I love Blue Cheese. Yes, I know, I know, it’s an acquired taste. But team it with BACON!  Ohhhhh! 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise (add a bit more if you think it is too dry)  1 1/2 tablespoon White … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Relish

Posted on November 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Making your own your cranberry sauce or relish is so easy that you may never want to go back to buying the canned stuff. 1 large Orange 1 bag (12 ozs) whole Cranberries 1/3 cup Sugar or Sugar Substitute (add … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Biscuits

Posted on November 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

These have a nice dill flavor that pairs so well with sour cream. 2 cups All Purpose Flour 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon dried Dill Weed 1 cup Sour Cream (I use a Mexican Style brand … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Stuffing

Posted on November 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

I admit that my Thanksgiving is all Martha Stewart. I am not too proud to steal the recipes from her, but I always admit it. LOL!! Yup. http://www.marthastewart.com 1 tablespoon Canola Oil 1 medium Sweet Onion, finely diced 3 ribs … Continue reading →

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Cold Chinese Noodles

Posted on November 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe is so versatile. It can be a snack, a side or even a vegetarian main dish. This will keep in fridge for at least a week (if it is not eaten all at one serving!) 1/2 pound thin Pasta … Continue reading →

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Fingerling Potatoes with Lemon Butter Sauce

Posted on October 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

I love those fingerling potatoes that I have been finding in the stores out here. Rose, purple, gold ones! And they are not only confined to place like Whole Foods but I find them in our little local grocery store.  This … Continue reading →

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Halloween Baked Apples

Posted on October 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is a tasty recipe for the Halloween weekend. Heck, it’s good anytime of the year. 4 Red Sweet Cooking Apples, Rome, McIntosh etc, unpeeled 4 teaspoons Brown Sugar 4 teaspoons Butter, softened 4 teaspoons Nuts of your choice, chopped … Continue reading →

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Celery Coleslaw

Posted on October 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another rif on coleslaw. If you are looking for something else other than a cabbage slaw, try this. 1 unpeeled Granny Smith Apple, cored and chopped 3 cups Celery, thin sliced 1/2 cup Carrots, grated 1/2 cup Olive … Continue reading →

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Creamy Mushrooms with Bacon

Posted on October 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yum! Everything is better with bacon. These creamy mushrooms are wonderful on their own and even better over mashed potatoes! 2 pounds fresh Mushrooms 1/4 stick Butter 1 medium Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour or Wondra 1 … Continue reading →

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