Tag Archives: herbs

Pecan Flat Bread Rounds

Posted on October 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this gluten free recipe in one of those little magazines you get when you buy something at a health food store. Many times I’m not in love the final dish, but this one is good, especially if someone in … 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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Provence Bean Stew

Posted on September 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay. So Provence, France isn’t exactly Oklahoma cooking, but country French cooking is so rustic, filling, hearty, a meal in a soup bowl. It is my kind of non-fussy cooking. And cook in a cast iron Dutch Oven.  Just add some crusty … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It needs almost no attention. To keep new leaves sprouting be certain to snip off the seed heads that form. Otherwise the energy of the plant will go to make seeds rather than … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille with Basil

Posted on August 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

This version of the classic French Stew can be made gluten-free by using brown rice pasta shells and makes 8 servings depending on the size. 1 cup Leeks, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Dill and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Wheeeee. I’m going to have to get my wooley-pulley sweater out, it’s only 102 F here. And in honor of the continuing triple digit temps, this is a no cook salad with ingredients out of your garden. 2 medium Cucumbers, … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yesterday our high temp was 110 F. Today we are supposed to have a cold snap, only 102! Here is another no cook recipe for everyone. It calls for water packed fresh mozzarella since it has the best taste and consistency but … Continue reading →

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