Tag Archives: peas

Merry Christmas Dinner 2021

Posted on December 19, 2021 by okieranchwife

Christmas is just about a week away. I am planning to go shopping in my two deep freezers for the Christmas meal just like I did for Thanksgiving lunch.  Inflation is crazy. I was in town a couple days ago … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp and Pea Stir Fry

Posted on May 27, 2019 by okieranchwife

  I just had a nice pea harvest and I wanted to something that highlighted the peas. This is a perfect weekend lunch or work week dinner. Use uncooked shrimp for this recipe since they will be quick cooked in … Continue reading →

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Split Pea Soup

Posted on January 29, 2012 by okieranchwife

I previously posted a split pea that had ham as one of the ingredients. Here is a vegetarian version of that filling soup that lets the flavor of the peas shine through. 1 pound Green or Yellow Peas 6 cups … 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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Drying Garden Vegetables

Posted on September 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This post isn’t so much a recipe but more of harvest preservation. I enjoy canning my produce from our garden but sometimes I do run out of shelf space for the glass jars. This Spring I took the plunge and … Continue reading →

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I-40 ‘Tater Soup

Posted on September 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

I-40 runs east to west right across the middle of our state, while it is good to getting from point A to point B fast, you do miss some of the best scenic areas. And you miss those Mom & Pop diners where you … Continue reading →

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Hearty Split Pea Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Putting a smoked ham hock in this soup gives it a nice campfire feel. You can also use slices of cooked ham diced up or even just a ham bone. Any version is tasty and filling. And it freezes great … Continue reading →

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Three Pea Stir-fry

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I use this dish as an accompaniment to the blackened salmon we grill on our George Foreman grill. The blackened seasoning of the salmon works well with the heat from dried cayenne flakes of the stir-fry. 1 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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Cold English Pea Salad

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My cowboy husband introduced this dish to me. It is something that his mother made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is easy peasy and very yummy. 1 can (15 oz) Peas, drained 2 hard boiled Eggs, peeled and finely chopped … Continue reading →

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