Tag Archives: spices

Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Posted on December 16, 2012 by okieranchwife

This the season!!! This is just the beverage to make spirits bright! 1 quart Apple Cider (non alcoholic) or Hard Apple Cider (like Scrumpys) 2 Oranges sliced round like the sun 12 whole Cloves 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Ground … Continue reading →

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Marrakesh Chicken

Posted on January 3, 2012 by okieranchwife

This is a version one of my favorites while I was overseas in a very hot country. It is a Martha Stewart recipe from several years ago. This dish pops with flavor! And the tumeric adds great color! 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Garam Masala

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is my recipe for the well known Indian spice mixture. There are many different variations and each region and even each family can have their own personal mix. Disclaimer– I have never visited India, but have had some really good … Continue reading →

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Beef and Wheat Berry Chili

Posted on October 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe but it is a Good Housekeeping one. This is a good weekend recipe since the cook time is at least 2 hours. This is a tomato recipe cooked in cast iron. … Continue reading →

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Curried Chicken

Posted on October 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Curry spice is just a mixture of different Indian type spices. If you don’t have these individual ones you can use a pre-mixed curry spice. 2 Sweet Onions, chopped 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive OIl (EVOO) 4 teaspoons ground Corriander 1 … Continue reading →

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Chuck Roast Chili

Posted on October 19, 2011 by okieranchwife

Call this a chili or a stew, it doesn’t really matter. Either way it’s good! 2 pounds Chuck Roast, Beef or Bison, cut in bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Sweet Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato … Continue reading →

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Cajun Okra

Posted on October 17, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a twist on regular old okra. In a normal growing year I would have pounds and pounds of those pods sitting in my fridge, this year not so much. I have said several times that if we had … Continue reading →

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Baked Acorn Squash

Posted on September 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

As I got older I made friends with squash. I have always like yellow and zucchini squashes. But I needed a little encouragement to like the thicker skinned ones. Now I really like to oven roast them as in this recipe. … Continue reading →

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Beet and Red Onion Slaw

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is really nice when served with burgers or hot dogs in place of regular coleslaw. It has a wonderful sweet and sour taste. 1 1/2 pound fresh Red Beets, washed, trimmed and peeled 2 whole Cloves 2 whole … Continue reading →

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Hot Spiced Cider

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I’m looking forward to the cool nights of Autumn so I can make this cider and sit by the firepit with my husband. Very cozy. 6 cups Apple Cider 20 Whole Cloves 4 sticks Cinnamon 1 whole Nutmeg 10 whole Allspice … Continue reading →

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