Tag Archives: veggies

Italian Primavera Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another cold salad that can be used as a side during the hot days of the summer. It is a nice light dish that will not weigh you down. 1 package (12 oz) Tricolor Spiral Rotini 4 medium … Continue reading →

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Cold Tuna and Bean Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

This good tasting cold salad is full of the protein and fiber needed for healthy diet. With no cooking involved, it is great for hot weather, picnics, and even emergency cooking.  I came up with this recipe more than 15 years ago when I … Continue reading →

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Bison Shank Bourguignon Stew

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

Low and slow is the key to a great tasting Bourguignon (Burgundy or Red Wine) stew. When this is finished cooking it is fall off the bone tender. No need for a knife!  And since it is a lower leg … Continue reading →

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Ham and Potato Chowder

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I must be wishing for cooler weather. It is another 100+ degree day here in the Heartland. This is a great recipe to use those potatoes that you dug out of the garden last month. 3 cups Potatoes, diced with … Continue reading →

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Butter Bean Soup

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found the basic recipe for this soup on a can of butter beans but added some special extras of my own.  This is excellent for freezing so don’t worry if you are cooking for only one or two people. I … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I make this dish in a cast iron skillet but don’t worry if you don’t own one. Just brown the potatoes in a skillet and transfer to an oven safe baking dish for the roasting.  The best choice for this recipe … Continue reading →

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Creamed String Bean Soup

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have to say that my mom was an excellent cook. Growing up I especially loved her soups.  And today I would rather make a great soup rather than almost anything else. Our ethnic background is Eastern European, so many … Continue reading →

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Cold English Pea Salad

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My cowboy husband introduced this dish to me. It is something that his mother made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is easy peasy and very yummy. 1 can (15 oz) Peas, drained 2 hard boiled Eggs, peeled and finely chopped … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Peas

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

My husband and I usually have this at home as lunch with a serving of cornbread on the side.  This dish is a good candidate for emergency cooking because you just add all of the ingredients in a crock pot or … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with “Fuzz’s” No Salt Cajun Blend

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Until I moved west, I never had grilled corn on the cob.  My first trip to the Canton Flea Market in Texas was an eyeopener.  I could not get enough of this corn. They served it with only melted butter. … Continue reading →

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