Category Archives: sides

Oklahoma Baked Beans

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

During the past week, we went to several meetings for the OK Cattleman’s Association. The most recent one was at the Fisher Ranch. Nice Cattle, even nicer horses! At most events here in OK, one of the sides is almost always baked … Continue reading →

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Okra Fritters

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Fritters are definitely comfort food and this dish is Texas and Oklahoma comfort food at it’s best. 6 ozs fresh Okra, thin sliced 1/2 cup Sweet onion, minced 1/2 cup Orange Bell Pepper, fine diced  1/2 cup Tomato, minced and drained … Continue reading →

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Sauerkraut with Apples

Posted on September 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

In honor of Oktoberfest, here is a typical German side Dish. 2 pounds Sauerkraut, drained 2 Sweet Onions, sliced 2 medium Apples, sliced 2 tablespoons Bacon Drippings or Crisco type Shortening 2 cups dry White Wine 1 whole Carrot, peeled … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Green Beans

Posted on September 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Tonight we had this side dish with grilled chicken thighs. Steaming the beans first makes the beans tender, then the sauteing makes them a little crispy.   1 pound fresh Green Beans, keep whole but trim vine end 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Corn Slaw

Posted on September 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice change from tradtional cole slaw. You can kick up the heat a bit by adding some Red Cayenne Powder. 1/4 cup Sour Cream ( I use Cacique Crema Mexicanna Agria, a Mexicna style sour cream) 1/4 cup Olive … Continue reading →

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Herb Roasted Vegetables

Posted on September 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a wonderful veggie dish for the cool Fall nights. And the heat from the oven will warm your kitchen. I love a dual purpose dish! 🙂  1 pound small Carrots, peeled and cut in 3 inch pieces 1 small … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Cornbread

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

mmmm. Cornbread and chili! Now that’s good eatin’. 1 1/2 cup Cornmeal 3 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Sea Salt 1 tablespoon Sugar 1/4 cup Crisco Shortening or Bacon Drippings 1 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is not your traditional bread pudding but I think you’ll like it. 2 squares unsweetened Chocolate 4 cups scaled Milk (If you want a firmer pudding use 2 cups.) 2 cups Bread cubes 1/4 cup Butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Baked Acorn Squash

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

As I got older I made friends with squash. I have always like yellow and zucchini squashes. But I needed a little encouragement to like the thicker skinned ones. Now I really like to oven roast them as in this recipe. … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Roasted Potatoes

Posted on September 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

The balsamic vinegar in this dish makes a really nice carmelization on the potatoes. 1 1/2 pounds of New Red Potatoes, peel on and halved or quartered if large 3/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth or Home made 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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