Tag Archives: beer

Country Style Pork Ribs Braised in Spiced Ginger Beer

Posted on January 2, 2022 by okieranchwife

I made this dish with a black-eye Pea Salad for New Year’s dinner. The salad is a Carla Hall recipe.  Here in the sort-of South people eat black-eye peas on New Year’s day for luck, health and prosperity.  These pork … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Okie Ranch Wife’s Bowl of Venison Red Chile

Posted on September 25, 2013 by okieranchwife

I have been experimenting with different styles of chiles for some time. I like great depth and many layers flavors instead of a one note tomato taste. I believe I have achieved what I was looking for in the recipe. … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Soup

Posted on August 20, 2013 by okieranchwife

My friend loaned a “Cooking with Beer” cookbook. I like beer. So many good recipes in it that I must try. Did I mention that I like beer? Had this last night for dinner. The recipe makes enough for 2 … Continue reading →

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Beer Bread

Posted on December 5, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is an unbelievably awesome tasting beer bread. I found this recipe while browsing for “the best beer bread” recipe. It is by Gerald Norman posted in 2003 on food.com. It is so simple. I used Sam Adams Double Bock. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Bratwurst Sausage in Beer

Posted on September 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another great dish for tailgating or picnics. You can cook it in the crockpot over night then grill it right before serving! Great with Spicy Brown Mustard. 2 pounds Bratwurst or a sausage of your choice 2 (12 or more … Continue reading →

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Beer Bread

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe from my mom who has been gone from us since 1998.  I think the only time I ever saw beer in the house was when she was making this bread.  I have used Shiner Heffewisen for … Continue reading →

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