Category Archives: sides

Oklahoma Corn Spoonbread

Posted on October 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

This corn casserole has a kicked up taste with some red cayenne pepper and some green chiles. This is a nice side for this harvest time of the year. 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten 1 package (8 1/2 ozs) corn … Continue reading →

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Cheese Fondue

Posted on October 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay now! Don’t snicker. I realize that Cheese Fondue conjures up images of an old James Bond movie (with Sean Connery*, OF COURSE!) Apres Ski parties, and Euro-type Hipsters wearing black turtlenecks and saying “Yeah Baby’. But fondue can still be … Continue reading →

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Apple Slaw

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

This colorful recipe is a nice change from a regular cabbage slaw. I use three different cuts on the ingredient just to have three different textures. I like to have this as a side to one of my chicken dishes. 1 medium … Continue reading →

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Cajun Okra

Posted on October 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a twist on regular old okra. In a normal growing year I would have pounds and pounds of those pods sitting in my fridge, this year not so much. I have said several times that if we had … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Posted on October 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Today in the fridge I had about 10 pounds of pickling cucumbers from our garden. I knew I had to do something with them but I didn’t want to break out all of my canning equipment. So I rummaged in … Continue reading →

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Spiced Carrots

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is fast and easy side that will compliment almost any meat main dish. Made with a package of baby carrots it is even faster to prepare. 1 package of Baby Carrots 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon Sugar … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak 2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

My friend, SueEllen, shared her recipe for Bubble and Squeak. Thank you! The original recipe came from a cookbook called, “Whole Foods for the Whole Family”. You can use the ingredient amounts from the first Bubble and Squeak to start … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak

Posted on October 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another recipe that I saved from the 1980’s cooking show “The Frugal Gourmet”.  I think his name was Jeff Smith. I don’t think he was held in high regard by the “foodies” of the time, but I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Bratwurst Sausage in Beer

Posted on September 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another great dish for tailgating or picnics. You can cook it in the crockpot over night then grill it right before serving! Great with Spicy Brown Mustard. 2 pounds Bratwurst or a sausage of your choice 2 (12 or more … Continue reading →

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Red Beans and Rice

Posted on September 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is always a big hit around our place. Sometimes we use as a main dish with cornbread for lunch. The we use as it a side for dinner. The beans have a lot of protein and the rice … Continue reading →

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