Tag Archives: potatoes

New England Fish Chowder

Posted on January 6, 2019 by okieranchwife

        I just had a craving for fish chowder this week. Not exactly lo carb with the potatoes but it is very good! ½ cup Butter, divided 2 large Sweet Onions, diced 5 medium Potatoes, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Venison Breakfast Bake

Posted on April 22, 2014 by okieranchwife

I really love to look in my deep freezer and see venison that was taken from my own land. I do like to watch the deer cross my pasture in back of my house but I also like the self … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Potato Pancakes

Posted on September 14, 2013 by okieranchwife

I like these for breakfast but they are delicious at any meal. This makes 6 nice sized pancakes. I use my cast iron skillet and they are so crispy! 1 medium Zucchini, unpeeled and grated 2 medium Potatoes, unpeeled and … Continue reading →

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Summer Harvest Soup

Posted on August 10, 2013 by okieranchwife

I don’t know about you but I love soup anytime of the year. My mom cooked excellent soups and I hope that I come close to her expertise. This soup can contain almost anything you harvest from your summer garden … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on March 17, 2012 by okieranchwife

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Almost any Irish pub has a version of colcannon on its menu. The word Colcannon comes from the Irish Gaelic word “cal ceannan” meaning white headed cabbage.  Is excellent with a mushroom gravy sauce. 6 medium … Continue reading →

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Oven Baked French Fries

Posted on February 12, 2012 by okieranchwife

French fries are my weakness. Okay well any type of potato. When I am in town, a guilty pleasure of mine  is a quick trip through Sonic or McDonald’s for a large fry. Just that nothing else. I have made fries … Continue reading →

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Cider Stew

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice variation of a traditional beef stew. 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour or Wondra 2 teaspoons Sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme or 2 sprigs fresh Thyme 2 whole Bay Leaves 1 sprig fresh … Continue reading →

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Fingerling Potatoes with Lemon Butter Sauce

Posted on October 30, 2011 by okieranchwife

I love those fingerling potatoes that I have been finding in the stores out here. Rose, purple, gold ones! And they are not only confined to place like Whole Foods but I find them in our little local grocery store.  This … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak 2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

My friend, SueEllen, shared her recipe for Bubble and Squeak. Thank you! The original recipe came from a cookbook called, “Whole Foods for the Whole Family”. You can use the ingredient amounts from the first Bubble and Squeak to start … Continue reading →

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Bubble and Squeak

Posted on October 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is another recipe that I saved from the 1980’s cooking show “The Frugal Gourmet”.  I think his name was Jeff Smith. I don’t think he was held in high regard by the “foodies” of the time, but I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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