Category Archives: snacks

Jalapeno Avocado Sauce

Posted on September 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

The avocados in here cool down the heat of the jalapeno. This is a great dipping sauce or use it on baked potatoes for some heat. 1 ripe Avocado 1 small Onion, chopped 1 medium jalapeno pepper 1/4 cup fresh … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Chocolate Fudge

Posted on September 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another great recipe where I can use our own black walnuts. A candy thermometer is handy for this recipe. 2 cups Sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 5 tablespoons Cocoa 2/3 cup whole Milk pinch of Sea Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract … Continue reading →

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Sooner Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is one of our favorite cookie recipes. Our friends and family get these at Christmas! 2 1/2 sticks Butter, softened 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 cup All … 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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Spicy Apple Compote

Posted on September 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

The apple harvest is here. And I am loving it. Apples have to be my most favorite fruit. Two years ago we planted 3 tart apple trees in our yard. This year we had one tiny apple, but it is getting red! … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Cheese Ball

Posted on September 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

The holidays are just around the corner and I always try to offer different munchies. Now I do like the healthy broccoli, carrot sticks and cauliflower nibbles but sometimes you just want the decadent cheesy snack! 40 ozs Neufchatel or Cream … Continue reading →

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Braided Challah Bread

Posted on September 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another recipe that I copied down from “The Frugal Gourmet” cooking show from the early 1980’s. My recipe is stained and well used and loved. 1 1/4 tablespoons Active Dry Yeast 3/4 cup Warm Water 1 tablespoon Sugar … Continue reading →

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Hot Crab Dip

Posted on September 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a really easy dip for guests or even for tailgating at those sports games. 1 can (6 ozs) Crab Meat 1 package (16 ozs) Neufchatel or Cream Cheese 3 tablespoons Milk 1 tablespoon Prepared Horseradish Onion Powder and … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to make this bread with our own black walnuts. I pair this with softened creamy butter. And when I find it or make it from raw milk, Devonshire style Clotted Cream. Hello Fall! 3 cups Bread Flour or … Continue reading →

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Potato Pancake with mushroom sauce

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

These potato pancakes are wonderful with a fried egg, apple butter, sour cream or a jelly topping for breakfast. But I like them as a dinner side with the savory mushroom sauce I have listed after the pancake recipe. Try different toppings and … Continue reading →

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