Category Archives: snacks

Spicy Sweet Slow Cooker Kielbasa

Posted on January 31, 2023 by okieranchwife

This dish started with a 2.5 pound package of Earl Campbells smoked kielbasa I found at the local grocery store. Normally $8.75, I bought it for $3.00 as a quick sale. I love these great buys. And the meal prep … Continue reading →

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Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Anytime Treat

Posted on December 6, 2022 by okieranchwife

I really love Greek Yogurt. I regularly substitute Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream in recipes and people do not notice. Even the ones who say they HATE Greek yogurt. I  recently bought an instant pot and I will … Continue reading →

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Hrudka – Eastern European Easter Cheese

Posted on April 13, 2022 by okieranchwife

My family is from Eastern Europe. My mom always made this egg cheese for Easter. And I have been making this for more than 20 years. It is an easy cheese to make at home no special procedures or rennets. … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Pie

Posted on November 15, 2021 by okieranchwife

I am giving you a break from zucchini recipes, but not to worry, I still have a few that I have not posted! Just fair warning. LOL! I found this recipe in one of my mom’s cookbooks. It was an … Continue reading →

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Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Keto Friendly

Posted on February 4, 2017 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe over on http://www.eatingwell.com . It is a great tasting vegetarian dish, but more importantly to me it is Keto friendly. I am getting back to my keto diet after the holidays. Time to get back on … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Persimmon Bread Pudding

Posted on November 14, 2015 by okieranchwife

This is a Martha Stewart recipe I found while searching for persimmon recipes to use with my own persimmon from my trees.  I was not sure how this would taste but I was pleasantly surprised! This photo is not the … Continue reading →

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Persimmon Pecan Pie

Posted on November 6, 2015 by okieranchwife

This is a variation on my sweet potato pecan pie.  I was able to get to the ripe persimmons before the deer, cows and coyotes. The persimmons are from my land and pecans from a friends tree. I am very … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter, Turmeric and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Posted on October 25, 2015 by okieranchwife

Several weeks ago there was a recipe for dog treats making the rounds on Facebook. It called for whole wheat flour. I really don’t like to give my dogs too much wheat since that can be food sensitivity for them. … Continue reading →

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Native Persimmon Pudding

Posted on October 24, 2015 by okieranchwife

I am fortunate to have numerous native persimmon trees, Diospyros virginiana, on my property. And this year I was able to get to them before the deer, coyotes or the cows. If you have not ever tried a ripe persimmon, … Continue reading →

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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted on April 5, 2015 by okieranchwife

I saw this recipe on an episode of The Drs. several weeks ago. Usually “healthy” breakfast alternatives taste like wet cardboard but I thought I’d try them for Easter morning breakfast. I did double the spices listed in the original … Continue reading →

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