Tag Archives: tomatoes

Chicken Biryani

Posted on August 16, 2011 by okieranchwife

I promised a recipe for chicken biryani and here it is!  In 2004 there was a restaurant called The Ishtar at the Baghdad International Airport. They served both chicken and beef biryani, but my fav was chicken.  This recipe is a very close match … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille with Basil

Posted on August 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

This version of the classic French Stew can be made gluten-free by using brown rice pasta shells and makes 8 servings depending on the size. 1 cup Leeks, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

An excellent Fall Harvest Soup, this is packed with all the phyto-nutrients in brightly colored vegetables. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 2 cloves, Garlic peeled and pressed 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

The only cooking you need to do in preparing this cold soup is to boil the tomatoes to remove the skins more easily. You can find most of the ingredients in your garden with only a couple items from your … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Dill and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Wheeeee. I’m going to have to get my wooley-pulley sweater out, it’s only 102 F here. And in honor of the continuing triple digit temps, this is a no cook salad with ingredients out of your garden. 2 medium Cucumbers, … Continue reading →

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Rustic Tuscan Tomato Stew

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

 I would love to visit Italy one day but for now this is a nice substitute. The mixture of canned and fresh tomatoes gives this stew a wonderful taste. Bon appetito!  ¼ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is very easy  and very tasty. About the only thing I can’t grow in my garden are the limes. 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 small Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 2 Green Onions, chopped 1/3 cup fresh … Continue reading →

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