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Barley, Lentils and Veggies

Posted on October 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 4 Carrots, diced 2 Leeks, cleaned and diced 2 ribs Celery, diced 2 medium Zucchini, diced 1 large Onion, chopped 2 large cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 tablspoon fresh Thyme chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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Hunter Style Stew

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a hearty stew for the coming cool seasons. Serve with crusty bread and creamy butter. 2 pounds Beef or Bison Round, cubed 2 pounds lean Pork, cubed 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 small Sweet … Continue reading →

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Okra Chowder

Posted on October 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

Although the most well known chowders have seafood in them, there are wonderful vegetable chowders that are so filling. Now, take okra. Some people love it nad some people hate it. We really love okra in all of its forms. This soup doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Chili Con Carne

Posted on October 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish that you can do on a week night. Yes, it does have beans in it and if my husband’s friends in Texas found we ate any kind of chili with beans, he would not be allowed … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Eggs Florentine

Posted on September 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

I try to get a dark leafy green veg into each meal. This recipe was created by me while staring into the fridge several mornings ago. We believe it has a lot of flavor and is a different dish for breakfast. … Continue reading →

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Meatball Stew

Posted on September 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ummm, more comfort food. These meatballs are little rounds of seasoned goodness! And cooking in a slow cooker, your kitchen equipment cooks for you while you are doing something else. That’s multi-tasking. 1 pound lean Ground Beef or Bison 1 … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

This really is region specific dish. I mean, someone says Clam Chowder, you think Boston and New England. Slaw dog you think Chicago. Tortilla Soup is South west. 8 cups low sodium Chicken stock or Home made 4 Green Onions, … Continue reading →

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Okra Fritters

Posted on September 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Fritters are definitely comfort food and this dish is Texas and Oklahoma comfort food at it’s best. 6 ozs fresh Okra, thin sliced 1/2 cup Sweet onion, minced 1/2 cup Orange Bell Pepper, fine diced  1/2 cup Tomato, minced and drained … Continue reading →

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Lamb Shank Stew

Posted on September 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband ranked our dinner tonight as the best lamb he has ever had. And he has lamb overseas in very hot countries that specialize in lamb and goat, so I am a happy lady! I used one 2 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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