Tag Archives: veggies

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 →

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Scotch Barley Broth

Posted on August 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

On a Scotland trip I had a version of this soup sitting in a pub by a fire in the Highlands with a cold rain beating on the windows. This does take more time to cook than most of my recipes but … Continue reading →

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Venison Bowl

Posted on August 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Hunting season is right around the corner. Time to get all of your favorite wild game recipes out of the cabinet and dusted off. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 large Onion, diced 1 pound of Sweet Italian … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on August 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

Like Italian Lasagna? Try this Mexican version. For a real twist try Chicken instead of beef. 1 pound lean ground Beef or Bison (or 6 skinless Chicken Breasts diced) 1 can (16 oz) Refried Beans 2 teaspoons dried Oregano 1 … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones Arkansas Stew

Posted on August 26, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a contribution from my brother for my blog. Again a one pot meal that is a favorite of mine! 1 pound Beef, cubed 4 ribs Celery, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 large Onion, large chopped 6 Carrots, … Continue reading →

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Cimarron Strip Chicken and Cornbread

Posted on August 25, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found this recipe in my mom’s collection. She clipped recipes from everywhere so I don’t have any attribution to give the original chef credit but I’m certain it was a big hit when he or she made it. I … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Black Bean Soup

Posted on August 24, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost any soup is a good candidate for cast iron cooking and emergency cooking. This soup uses some fresh veggies but you can easily substitute with dried veggies. The canned veggies are convenient in an emergency situation. This soup has a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on August 23, 2011 by okieranchwife

Another favorite veggie is the sweet potato. I serve these with Thanksgiving dinner and anytime I serve pork chops. 2 large (1 1/2 pounds) Sweet Potatoes, peeled nad large diced 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt  3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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