Tag Archives: tomatoes

Dehydrated Tomato Powder

Posted on September 6, 2021 by okieranchwife

During the heat of the summer I try to limit the amount of stove top and oven cooking I do. I lean heavily on my Crock Pot. I love my gas stove in the Winter, hello cozy kitchen, but in … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Posted on May 19, 2019 by okieranchwife

      This a wonderful lo-carb substitute for bulgur tabbouleh. Since this is my own recipe I cannot claim that it is gluten-free; however, my ingredients are comparable to commercial recipes that are labeled gluten-free. 2 small heads Cauliflower, … Continue reading →

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Garlic Kielbasa and White Bean Stew

Posted on March 2, 2015 by okieranchwife

This perfect for a cold winter night after you get home from work. Cooks all day so you don’t have to.  2 cans (15 ozs each) White Beans, undrained 14 ozs Garlic Kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced into ½ inch … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on October 14, 2014 by okieranchwife

I know I post a lot of soup and stew recipes but they are the best way to stretch your groceries to feed a lot of people for several meals. I have been trying make my groceries go farther and … Continue reading →

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Venison and Barley Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by okieranchwife

Barley really needs to find a place in American pantries again. It is a powerhouse whole grain that is high in fiber and high in veg protein. Most barley grown in America today will be used to make barley malt … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Tomato Skillet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by okieranchwife

Another awesome zucchini recipe!!! This one is from a cookbook that I picked up in a second hand store in Jenks when my friends from back east were visiting me last month. The book is “Oil and Vinegar” published by … Continue reading →

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Okie Ranch Wife’s Bowl of Venison Red Chile

Posted on September 25, 2013 by okieranchwife

I have been experimenting with different styles of chiles for some time. I like great depth and many layers flavors instead of a one note tomato taste. I believe I have achieved what I was looking for in the recipe. … 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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Bloody Mary Quick Pickled Shrimp

Posted on August 23, 2013 by okieranchwife

Several weekends ago when my friend came over to replace the motor on my mower, I made that Cajun Shrimp Salad on toasted buns http://wp.me/p1qGwH-it . I also made this dish as a side salad. I found this recipe in … Continue reading →

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Mexican Style Liver

Posted on November 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Some people have a love to hate relationship with offal meats. I was one of those people. I just didn’t like the strong taste. I wanted to eat more liver though because of all of the good vitamins and nutrients in it. … Continue reading →

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