Tag Archives: bacon

The Spring “Weeds” are here!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by okieranchwife

The Spring “Weeds” are here! Many people run to get the herbicide to spray the heck out of those darn weeds. I run to get my foraging basket to gather as many as I can find to make a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Keto Ugly Chicken Bacon and Cheese Casserole

Posted on April 5, 2023 by okieranchwife

 I have been pressure canning meat protein like a crazed woman. This is my 921 All American canner with ugly chicken processing. I have done chicken, bone in legs and thighs and deboned breasts, ground beef, ground pork sausage, and … Continue reading →

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Loaded Potato Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Posted on January 28, 2023 by okieranchwife

As usual in Oklahoma the weather has been changeable. Right now it is seasonally cold and windy. It’s a great day for a big pot of yummy soup. I had some quick sale cauliflower, potatoes and a package of bacon. … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Cauliflower Soup

Posted on April 29, 2022 by okieranchwife

This soup came about, as usual, from my quick sale produce. I bought two 10 pound bags of russet potatoes for $1.00 each and a head of cauliflower for $2.00. The cauliflower was a bit more expensive than usual but … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Bacon Mushroom Quiche

Posted on April 26, 2022 by okieranchwife

This recipe came about because I harvested asparagus from my neglected asparagus patch. I had a quick sale crumbled Chevre goat cheese in the fridge. I had a package of bacon in the deep freezer and today I scored a … Continue reading →

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Foraging in My Yard for Spring Salads

Posted on April 20, 2022 by okieranchwife

Food is freedom. Control the food, control the people. Wild onion grass, violets and Dandelions! It is Spring in Oklahoma. And my hens are producing more eggs since the daylight lasts longer. I have 10 dozen in my fridge right … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Bacon Mushroom Cheese Sauce

Posted on January 30, 2022 by okieranchwife

This is such as easy dish to make on a Sunday because it will keep wonderfully in the fridge and can be used as leftovers for the rest of the week. I didn’t have fresh mushrooms but I had dehydrated … Continue reading →

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Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Kale and Bacon

Posted on October 17, 2018 by okieranchwife

Fall is here is Oklahoma and I am loving it. The weather is cooler and a little rainy. Perfect time for Autumn soups.  This recipe is not low carb as are some of my recent ones. Sometime you just have … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Ragu

Posted on March 30, 2018 by okieranchwife

Earlier this week I was watching OETA Create. It’s the PBS station in Oklahoma. Anyway, Nick Stellino’s cooking show featured a shrimp, pepper and asparagus ragu.  Now it so happens that asparagus is popping up in my garden. Oh so … Continue reading →

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Ham, Cauliflower and Bacon Stew – Lo Carb

Posted on March 12, 2017 by okieranchwife

This another lo carb slow cooker recipe that is so easy and so good. What’s not to like? Ham and bacon!!!! Yum!       3 cups Ham, diced 1 lb Cauliflower Florets fresh or frozen 6 ozs. Bacon, cooked … Continue reading →

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