Tag Archives: potatoes

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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Southern Corn Chowder

Posted on September 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, we’ve been fooled before about cool weather but it is supposed to be in the low 50’s on Friday night. What a better way to celebrate than to make some Corn Chowder and sit by a fire pit! 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Beef Ragout

Posted on September 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

We like using the crockpot on a day that we know will be busy. It’s great for starting in the morning and letting it do its thing all day while you are at work, away from the house or working outside. … Continue reading →

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