Tag Archives: veggies

Creamy Zucchini Soup

Posted on September 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Have an amazing amount of zucchini from the garden? Tired of zucchini bread, zucchini cupcakes, steamed zucchini, fresh zucchini? Try this creamy soup. 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 3 pounds Zucchini, sliced 3 medium Carrots, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Drying Garden Vegetables

Posted on September 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This post isn’t so much a recipe but more of harvest preservation. I enjoy canning my produce from our garden but sometimes I do run out of shelf space for the glass jars. This Spring I took the plunge and … Continue reading →

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Three Bean Sausage Stew

Posted on September 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

The reason why I love soups and stews so much is that you can use the same veggies but use different spices and you can get a very different tasting dish. This has a slightly Indian style taste profile because … Continue reading →

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Wilted Spinach with Mushrooms

Posted on September 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to use spinach in many dishes, soups, salads, dips and sautéed. Leafy green vegetables are so good for you. I usually pair this with a grilled steak. 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted Butter 1/3 cup Sweet Vidalia Onions, fine … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice Ratatouille

Posted on September 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Wild rice isn’t really a rice at all. It is an aquatic plant member of the grass family. The Native Indians’ diet in the Upper Great Lakes region was based on the wild rice harvest. Although not a native plant of Oklahoma, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Barley and Mushroom Stew

Posted on September 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

For a change from meat based stews, this is a great option. But I love the meaty ones!! 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 small Leeks, washed well and use only white and pale green parts Sea Salt … Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Pepper Ranch Dressing

Posted on August 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

A nice little snack as a veggie dip or even a great salad dressing. 1/2 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Buttermilk 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers, chopped 2 tablespoons Green Onions, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley, … Continue reading →

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Aunt Dot’s Saurbraten

Posted on August 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe comes from an old friend who told me that it was in his family for years. This is not a fast technique but well worth the effort for a special family dinner. I love sauerbraten enough to make … Continue reading →

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Country Potato and Kale Soup

Posted on August 29, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a great tasting and quick cooking soup you can make for a work day dinner. Easily made into a vegetarian dish by using vegetable broth and substituting smoked Tofu or TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) for the kielbasa. 6 cups Low Sodium … Continue reading →

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