Category Archives: snacks

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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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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Lemon Curd

Posted on November 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

You can use this fresh tasting curd as the curd in a lemon meringue pie, on top of a scone (see my recipes) or even on a sugar cookie. It is just that good. 2/3 cup fresh Lemon Juice (4 to … 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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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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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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Black Walnut Gingerbread

Posted on October 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Our black walnuts are falling. Unfortunately, the harvest is very small but fortunately, I have a lot of the nut meat from the bumper crop we had in the Fall of 2009. I love my deep freeze and the pantry. … Continue reading →

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Carrot Zucchini Muffins

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

These are great with coffee in the morning or as a midnight snack. 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour 1/3 cup packed Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon dried ground Ginger 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading →

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Rodeo Road Bars

Posted on October 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This yummy snack was featured in a recent issue of Western Horseman. It comes from a cookbook called “Bring ’em on Home, authored by two rodeo wives, Bonnie and Kimber Beers.  A portion of the book sales will go to the … Continue reading →

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Pecan Flat Bread Rounds

Posted on October 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this gluten free recipe in one of those little magazines you get when you buy something at a health food store. Many times I’m not in love the final dish, but this one is good, especially if someone in … Continue reading →

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