Tag Archives: veggies

Carrot Slaw

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like using dark raisins in this dish because they look so nice with the deep orange of the grated carrots. This is a fast and easy side dish for picnic parties, BBQ’s or whatever you have happening on t … Continue reading →

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Duke’s Corn Bread

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is supposedly John Wayne’s corn bread recipe. One of the local grocery stores gives out recipes and this was one of them.  It tastes really good. If you are a pepper head, you’ll like the Jalapeno in this. 1 … Continue reading →

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German Red Cabbage

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have enjoyed this dish with my own home cooked Sauerbraten. Oh my, my! 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Oliver Oil (EVOO) 1 small Red Cabbage, halved, cored and thinly shredded 1 small Red Onion, sliced 2 teaspoons Sea Salt  2 … Continue reading →

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Hot Artichoke Dip

Posted on August 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

Ohhh, this is so good as a snack watching a movie or a favorite sports game!  1 can (14 oz) Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated 1 clove Garlic, peeled and … 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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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on August 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

This soup is a little more work than most of my soups but the taste is definitely worth it. The butternut squash harvest is coming in now and it will store fairly well on the countertop. 3 medium Butternut Squash, … 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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Hummus

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Hummus is filled with fiber, protein and gluten-free. Teamed with celery stick or cucumbers it is filling and good tasting. 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 can (15 ozs) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) 3 1/2 tablespoons Tahini Paste (Sesame Seed Butter) … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Asparagus Salad Wrap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is nice almost no cook meal. You can use leftover Salmon fillets or canned Salmon and get those healthy Omega 3 essential Oils. 1 pound fresh Asparagus Spears, tough ends trimmed off 8 ozs cooked Salmon, flaked without skin or … Continue reading →

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