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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 →

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Okra and Shrimp Gumbo

Posted on October 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

With the cold weather coming…. Coming? Heck, it’s here! My friends in the Northeast are covered up in wet snow. I’ve heard of a White Christmas, but a White Halloween? Anyway, this is a hearty gumbo for a chilly day. … Continue reading →

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Sooner Black Bean Soup

Posted on October 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

The fresh high notes of the lime and cilantro are excellent in this soup. You can use either dried beans or a can (16 ozs) of black beans in this soup. I prefer using the dried, soaked beans. 16 ozs … 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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Cheese Fondue

Posted on October 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay now! Don’t snicker. I realize that Cheese Fondue conjures up images of an old James Bond movie (with Sean Connery*, OF COURSE!) Apres Ski parties, and Euro-type Hipsters wearing black turtlenecks and saying “Yeah Baby’. But fondue can still be … Continue reading →

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Chuck Roast Chili

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

Call this a chili or a stew, it doesn’t really matter. Either way it’s good! 2 pounds Chuck Roast, Beef or Bison, cut in bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato … Continue reading →

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Hunter Style Stew

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a hearty stew for the coming cool seasons. Serve with crusty bread and creamy butter. 2 pounds Beef or Bison Round, cubed 2 pounds lean Pork, cubed 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 small Sweet … Continue reading →

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Zesty Italian Marinade

Posted on September 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

I am really trying to get away from products that have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient. It is very difficult to marinades or salad dressings that aren’t swimming sugar. This is a highly favored marinade for beef or … Continue reading →

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Chicken Hot Pot

Posted on September 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe can also be called cleaning out the fridge for a Sunday Supper. I used whatever I had fresh veggies I had left in the fridge. I believe chicken makes a great base for anything as how could I go wrong? … Continue reading →

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Meatball Stew

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ummm, more comfort food. These meatballs are little rounds of seasoned goodness! And cooking in a slow cooker, your kitchen equipment cooks for you while you are doing something else. That’s multi-tasking. 1 pound lean Ground Beef or Bison 1 … Continue reading →

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