Tag Archives: bacon

Bubble and Squeak

Posted on October 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another recipe that I saved from the 1980’s cooking show “The Frugal Gourmet”.  I think his name was Jeff Smith. I don’t think he was held in high regard by the “foodies” of the time, but I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Eggs Florentine

Posted on September 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

I try to get a dark leafy green veg into each meal. This recipe was created by me while staring into the fridge several mornings ago. We believe it has a lot of flavor and is a different dish for breakfast. … Continue reading →

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Southern Corn Chowder

Posted on September 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, we’ve been fooled before about cool weather but it is supposed to be in the low 50’s on Friday night. What a better way to celebrate than to make some Corn Chowder and sit by a fire pit! 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Baked Beans

Posted on September 22, 2011 by okieranchwife

During the past week, we went to several meetings for the OK Cattleman’s Association. The most recent one was at the Fisher Ranch. Nice Cattle, even nicer horses! At most events here in OK, one of the sides is almost always baked … Continue reading →

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Chicken in Wine

Posted on September 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

Known in France as Coq au Vin, this is good in whatever language you speak. 4 slices Bacon, cut into 1/2 ” pieces 4 pounds skinless Chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks and breasts) 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Stub-Gruber House Potato Corn Soup

Posted on August 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Waaaaaaaaay back in my younger days I visited an 18th century German House Museum in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and the guide gave our tour group this recipe. I have added some modern seasonings to it, but I could just imagine … Continue reading →

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Posted on August 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

Need to get more Vitamin C? Try eating more peppers. It’s been said that peppers have more vitamin C than oranges. There is even a hot pepper diet. Vitamin C and bacon, count me in!!! 1 dozen large Jalapeno Peppers … Continue reading →

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Cabbage and Noodles

Posted on August 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

I grew up on buttered cabbage and noodles. My Eastern European family called this dish Haluski.  6 tablespoons Butter 1 pound Green Cabbage, chopped 1 medium Onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 2 cups Half & Half or … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania German Hot Bacon Dressing

Posted on August 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Even as a kid I really liked this sour dressing that my Mom made for Sunday lunch. She usually paired it with  her Beef Pot Roast. This is comfort food for me! 3 slices of Bacon, well cooked and crumbled 1 … Continue reading →

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Bacon Okra

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

I think that bacon makes anything taste better. This recipe works best with young tender pods 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch of okra. For this dish, I don’t slice the pods. I just trim the long stem from the … Continue reading →

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