Tag Archives: tomatoes

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 →

Posted in crockpot meals, stew | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Provence Bean Stew

Posted on September 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay. So Provence, France isn’t exactly Oklahoma cooking, but country French cooking is so rustic, filling, hearty, a meal in a soup bowl. It is my kind of non-fussy cooking. And cook in a cast iron Dutch Oven.  Just add some crusty … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, soup, stew | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Homemade Ketchup

Posted on September 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

There’s nothing better than homemade condiments. I like to make my own because I can control the amount of sugar in them. And I never add any High Fructose Corn Syrup! 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato Paste 1/3 cup Water … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Habanero Hot Sauce

Posted on September 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a nice fast sauce to make at home. You can use a couple drops of this in scrambled eggs or almost anything! Great taste! Nice heat! 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed … Continue reading →

Posted in sides, snacks | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Hamburger Soup

Posted on September 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is my husband’s recipe and we had it for lunch today. He told me that he remembers his mother having a big pot of this soup on the stove during the winter. 1 pound ground Bison or Beef 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, emergency cooking, soup | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tomatoey Mac and Cheese

Posted on September 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe on Paula Deens website. Paula used whole fresh tomatoes in her version. I added the panko bread crumbs and the smoked cheese. 4 tablespoons Butter 2 cups uncooked Elbow Macaroni, Wheat or Brown Rice 2 tablespoon Onion, … Continue reading →

Posted in main dish | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Pico de Gallo

Posted on August 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

Nice dish for snacking with tortilla chips. Sometimes we like this on tacos rather than salsa or picante. 2 pounds Tomatoes, diced 1 pound Sweet Onion, diced 15 Serrano Pepper, minced 1 bunch Cilantro, destemmed and minced 3 tablespoons fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Indian Taco

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

Before Oklahoma was a state, it was Indian Territory. “Okla-Humma” means “red People’ in the Choctaw language. There are 39 tribal governments in the state’s boundaries and the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission states that Oklahoma has the second highest American … Continue reading →

Posted in bread, main dish | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Chicken Minestrone Soup

Posted on August 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

This soup is so versatile. You can use any type of veggies you have on hand. You can also make a vegetarian version by dropping the chicken and substituting veggie broth. This soup also freezes well, so make a double batch! … Continue reading →

Posted in cast iron cookery, soup | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Posted on August 18, 2011 by okieranchwife

Believe it or not Fall is just around the corner. Break out those sweaters and get ready for the harvest season! If your garden has not done well, do a search on the internet for your local Farmers Markets and … Continue reading →

Posted in main dish, stew | Tagged , , | Leave a comment