Category Archives: Oklahomestyle

A Cranberry Twist

So, my mother-in-law has asked me to bring cranberry sauce to Thanksgiving dinner this year. My non-jellied, non-jarred cranberry relish has been a hit in the past. Continue reading

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Living together

Earlier this evening, after an easy dinner of grilled sandwiches, the following conversation ensued. Continue reading

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Southern Fried Chicken and taters

I’ve earned my wings. Or rather, my carrying card as a proper southerner. Last night, I fried chicken. See, I’m only half southern. But it’s a big half. My father, who passed away when I was 12, used to bounce … Continue reading

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PW’s Homemade Cinnamon Bread

Here in Oklahoma, the temperatures have dropped (into the 80s) and college football season has begun. This means we’re all itchin’ for fall and I’m ready to usher it in with open arms! So, when I saw this cinnamon bread recipe on Pioneer Woman, even I wanted it. Continue reading

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Farmer’s Market Salsa

I make an awesome–if I do say so myself–fresh salsa. I’m going to attempt to share the recipe but it’s a challenge because I don’t measure anything. Nor do I think you should. Fresh salsa–especially if using homegrown veggies–means that you have so much variation in size, shape and flavor that having a recipe is like wearing shackles. A good salsa should be made to taste. Continue reading

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Perfect Pickles…we hope

Round about mid-July I was pondering the process of pickling. I had planned to hit the farmers market but when my sister-in-law heard what I was doing, she offered me a bounty from her garden. Amazing mother-of-three and cucumber gardener extraordinaire, she shared a ton of perfect specimens for pickling! Continue reading

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Turkey Burgers and Cold Oil Fries Part 2

I think we have one around here somewhere, but really? One more stupid appliance to drag off my garage shelf o’ crap-that-doesn’t-fit-in-my-kitchen. I can’t be bothered. So when I saw this post from Stone Soup, I was sold. There was a lot of doubt in the comments and it did sound a little too good to be true. But I had to try it and I’m so glad I did! Continue reading

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Turkey Burgers and Cold Oil French Fries Part 1

I’m always on the hunt for ways to make yummy french fries at home. French fries are one of those cravings that always ends up with the Pickle and I eating out and spending money. How much will we save if we can make good french fries at home? Continue reading

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