Tag Archives: carrots

New England Bean Chowder

Posted on March 10, 2024 by okieranchwife

So the morning started out at 35 degrees. The afternoon is supposed to be in the upper 60’s. Morning weather demanded a soup. So I was watching a video from Vermont and reminiscing about skiing at Stowe while in college. … Continue reading →

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Gallo Pinto with Lizano Salsa

Posted on February 25, 2024 by okieranchwife

This such a delicious rice dish.  Kudos and a hat tip to one of my friends back in the northeast. Almost four years I and a couple friends from up there were on a vacation in the Smoky Mountains of … 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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Tuna Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Posted on May 2, 2022 by okieranchwife

Right after I graduated from college, I made this salad quite often because it is very economical. Also I was a terrible cook then. I have redeemed myself on that score. Now I make this dish because it is something … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife Chicken Rice Soup

Posted on April 13, 2022 by okieranchwife

So I had a lot of leftover basmati rice from a previous meal. Since I never want to waste anything, I went shopping in my deep freezer this morning. We are having a cool rainy day and I thought soup … Continue reading →

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Venison and Barley Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by okieranchwife

Barley really needs to find a place in American pantries again. It is a powerhouse whole grain that is high in fiber and high in veg protein. Most barley grown in America today will be used to make barley malt … Continue reading →

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Cream of Peanut Butter Soup

Posted on September 24, 2013 by okieranchwife

The peanut, goober peas, salted roasted and butter. Good stuff. Packed with protein. But the peanut is really not a nut. It is a legume in a shell that grows in the dirt. Originally from South America the lowly peanut … Continue reading →

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Hearty Minestrone

Posted on December 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

There is bad weather heading across Oklahoma this weekend. And this is a soup that will warm you up! 2 ribs Celery, chopped 2 large Carrots, chopped 1 large Potato, unpeeled and diced 1 large Red Onion, chopped 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Turkey Barley Soup

Posted on November 16, 2011 by okieranchwife

In a little more thana week, most of us will have turkey leftovers. I have done pot pies, sandwiches, warmed left over turkey breast, but most of all I like to make a soup. This is turkey comfort food at … Continue reading →

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Mini Meatball Minestrone

Posted on November 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Great tasting and easy stew! 1 can (28 ozs) stewed Tomatoes, undrained 2 cups Cabbage, shredded 2 small Zucchini, sliced 1 Sweet Red Pepper, seeded and chopped 1 can (15 ozs) whole Kernel Corn, undrained 2 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 … Continue reading →

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