Tag Archives: veggies

Carrot Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another great soup recipe that is so thick and creamy and pairs so well with crusty Italian or French bread. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 pounds of Carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large Sweet Onion, finely … Continue reading →

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Bacon Okra

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

I think that bacon makes anything taste better. This recipe works best with young tender pods 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch of okra. For this dish, I don’t slice the pods. I just trim the long stem from the … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to serve these sprouts with my salmon dishes. I always get asked for the recipe. Here is it. 6 slices of thick cut Bacon 2 pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil … 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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Loaded Mash Potatoes

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

We love spuds in any form! Using organic milk and butter makes this dish a little healthier. And when combined with grass-fed Bison steak, this is comfort food at its finest. The texture of the mash will be different depending on … 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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Peasant’s Bean Cassoulet

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Great tasting stew that is packed with fiber. I’ll bet by now you are definitely seeing a trend in my cooking. Yup, I do love soups and stews.  They have that hearty and tummy warming feeling to them that takes me back … Continue reading →

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Sesame Garlic Green Beans

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

The harvest of green beans from home gardens should be coming in right about now. I grow a “yard long” Chinese green bean that tastes so good stir fried or cooked as in this recipe. This side pairs well with … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Chicken Vegetable Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe because it is so good but it was a prizewinning recipe from the 1992 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe contest. It makes 15 to 20 servings and freezes very well. In fact we … Continue reading →

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Dijon Cole Slaw

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This makes a great lunch meal to take to work. Double the portions for a side to an evening dinner.   1/4 head of Red or White Cabbage, finely shredded 2 medium Carrots, peeled and grated 2 ribs of Celery, finely chopped 1/2 Red … Continue reading →

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