Tag Archives: onions

Red Beans and Rice

Posted on September 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is always a big hit around our place. Sometimes we use as a main dish with cornbread for lunch. The we use as it a side for dinner. The beans have a lot of protein and the rice … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

This really is region specific dish. I mean, someone says Clam Chowder, you think Boston and New England. Slaw dog you think Chicago. Tortilla Soup is South west. 8 cups low sodium Chicken stock or Home made 4 Green Onions, … Continue reading →

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Okra Fritters

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Fritters are definitely comfort food and this dish is Texas and Oklahoma comfort food at it’s best. 6 ozs fresh Okra, thin sliced 1/2 cup Sweet onion, minced 1/2 cup Orange Bell Pepper, fine diced  1/2 cup Tomato, minced and drained … Continue reading →

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Lamb Shank Stew

Posted on September 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband ranked our dinner tonight as the best lamb he has ever had. And he has lamb overseas in very hot countries that specialize in lamb and goat, so I am a happy lady! I used one 2 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Garlic Pot Roast

Posted on September 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

I am a meat and potatoes type girl. This dish doesn’t have spuds in it but it does have meat, nicely browned meat. And brown food is good food! It does call for red wine but if desired you can use red … Continue reading →

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Sauerkraut with Apples

Posted on September 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

In honor of Oktoberfest, here is a typical German side Dish. 2 pounds Sauerkraut, drained 2 Sweet Onions, sliced 2 medium Apples, sliced 2 tablespoons Bacon Drippings or Crisco type Shortening 2 cups dry White Wine 1 whole Carrot, peeled … Continue reading →

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Okra Soup #1

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

Why, yes, I do have several versions of okra soup. All my versions freeze really well. Even though I grew up in the Northeast, I ate okra because my mom loved it. This recipe is a mild vegetarian version. Try to … Continue reading →

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Creamy Zucchini Soup

Posted on September 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Have an amazing amount of zucchini from the garden? Tired of zucchini bread, zucchini cupcakes, steamed zucchini, fresh zucchini? Try this creamy soup. 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 3 pounds Zucchini, sliced 3 medium Carrots, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Cheesey Spinach Pie

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

Now I am what you call a meat and potatoes girl but once a week we do a full day of vegetables. We usually try to do it on Mondays because many weekends we grill both Saturday and Sunday. This … Continue reading →

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Potato Pancake with mushroom sauce

Posted on September 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

These potato pancakes are wonderful with a fried egg, apple butter, sour cream or a jelly topping for breakfast. But I like them as a dinner side with the savory mushroom sauce I have listed after the pancake recipe. Try different toppings and … Continue reading →

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