Tag Archives: spices

My Homemade Herb And Spice Mixes

Posted on May 6, 2024 by okieranchwife

No photos on this post. Sorry. Oh okay. But it is not cooking related. This is in my living room with some of my own photos from traveling through Scotland. That was during my previous life. The photos are the … Continue reading →

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Southern Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted on March 31, 2024 by okieranchwife

Happy Resurrection Sunday! This is a pantry friendly dessert for this holiday! I found this recipe in my Southern Country Cookbook printed in 1972 by the editors of The Progressive Farmer Magazine. Please ignore the chocolate drips on my pie … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Homemade Mulled Apple “Cider”

Posted on November 12, 2023 by okieranchwife

So, it was a gorgeous day today on my homestead. I spent the afternoon gathering up dead twigs and Sweetie Annie stalks that was killed by our first freeze last week. I burned them a little at a time in … Continue reading →

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Almond Butter, Turmeric and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Posted on January 12, 2022 by okieranchwife

Way back in the Fall of 2015 I posted a peanut butter dog treat recipe. That is still one of the most viewed posts. It is still a good recipe but I wanted to change it up a little. I … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Pie

Posted on November 15, 2021 by okieranchwife

I am giving you a break from zucchini recipes, but not to worry, I still have a few that I have not posted! Just fair warning. LOL! I found this recipe in one of my mom’s cookbooks. It was an … Continue reading →

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Persimmon Pecan Pie

Posted on November 6, 2015 by okieranchwife

This is a variation on my sweet potato pecan pie.  I was able to get to the ripe persimmons before the deer, cows and coyotes. The persimmons are from my land and pecans from a friends tree. I am very … Continue reading →

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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted on April 5, 2015 by okieranchwife

I saw this recipe on an episode of The Drs. several weeks ago. Usually “healthy” breakfast alternatives taste like wet cardboard but I thought I’d try them for Easter morning breakfast. I did double the spices listed in the original … Continue reading →

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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

Posted on August 10, 2014 by okieranchwife

Continuing on my rampage of zucchini madness, I present a wonderful offering of zucchini pie. While the crust of it is not picture perfect, the fresh Italian seasoning just pops with excellent flavor!! I found this recipe in the book, … Continue reading →

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Spiced Tomato Chutney

Posted on September 7, 2013 by okieranchwife

Chutney’s origin is found in India where it is served with every meal. The British took it back to Great Britian during the Colonial Era and made it their own. Now chutneys are found everywhere. This is a southern US … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Posted on August 16, 2013 by okieranchwife

I have to say the best thing about yesterday was getting home to have this dish for dinner. On the way to get some equipment for the ranch/farm, my truck broke down. I believe that I got bad diesel. My … Continue reading →

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