Tag Archives: bacon

Low Carb Squash and Cheese Casserole

Posted on September 11, 2016 by okieranchwife

I have been eating low carb/ketogenic since July 1st and I feel great. I’ve lost 6 pounds.  I’ll be posting more low carb recipes but I won’t forget about my comfort food recipes.  This is a great make ahead for … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, Low Carb, main dish | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Navy Bean and Beer Soup

Posted on April 2, 2014 by okieranchwife

Here is another soup recipe that just takes me back to my childhood in the Northeast. I grew up in the hard coal region of Pennsylvania. During the summer all of us kids looked forward to the many picnics put … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, soup | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Bacon and Baby Greens Frittata in Cast Iron

Posted on August 17, 2013 by okieranchwife

This was my breakfast today. There are so many different versions of the basic frittata you can probably make it every morning for a month and not serve the same twice. These ingredients were in my fridge today. And I … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, cast iron cookery, main dish | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on July 27, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a yummy side dish anytime of year. I usually make it in the Fall and Winter but I prepared it last week. Still as good as ever!! And how can you go wrong with bacon? 1 pound fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in sides | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Bacon Blue Cheese Scones

Posted on December 1, 2012 by okieranchwife

Bottom line up front— I did find this recipe in a recent Grit Magazine. I wish I could claim it as my own but I don’t roll that way. What is better than bacon? Bacon and blue cheese combined! LOL!! … Continue reading →

Posted in bread, breakfast, snacks | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Blue Cheese Chicken Salad

Posted on December 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I confess I love Blue Cheese. Yes, I know, I know, it’s an acquired taste. But team it with BACON!  Ohhhhh! 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise (add a bit more if you think it is too dry)  1 1/2 tablespoon White … Continue reading →

Posted in salad, sides | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Mexican Style Liver

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Some people have a love to hate relationship with offal meats. I was one of those people. I just didn’t like the strong taste. I wanted to eat more liver though because of all of the good vitamins and nutrients in it. … Continue reading →

Posted in main dish | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Creamy Mushrooms with Bacon

Posted on October 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yum! Everything is better with bacon. These creamy mushrooms are wonderful on their own and even better over mashed potatoes! 2 pounds fresh Mushrooms 1/4 stick Butter 1 medium Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour or Wondra 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in sides | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beef and Wheat Berry Chili

Posted on October 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe but it is a Good Housekeeping one. This is a good weekend recipe since the cook time is at least 2 hours. This is a tomato recipe cooked in cast iron. … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, main dish, stew | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cajun Okra

Posted on October 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a twist on regular old okra. In a normal growing year I would have pounds and pounds of those pods sitting in my fridge, this year not so much. I have said several times that if we had … Continue reading →

Posted in sides | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment