Tag: dinner

An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

I love how simple and wonderfully delicious this meal is! But no one needs to know, just let them be impressed when you confidently whip up perfectly seasoned, briny & sweet, tiny little tender clams! 

Turkey & Cheese Melts ((It’s what’s for dinner))

Turkey & Cheese Melts ((It’s what’s for dinner))

Sounds simple right? Turkey & Cheese melted on something. Oh but trust me, they are a pleasure – both to eat & to make. Busy summer nights are tricky for sit down family dinners. If it isn’t because of game time at the ball field, 

Spicy & Sweet: Sriracha, Brown Sugar & Garlic Wings

Spicy & Sweet: Sriracha, Brown Sugar & Garlic Wings

Whew, summer has started in our household!! VBS, hours of swimming, Monopoly marathons ((Oh, I warned them of the Monopoly pitfalls — but so far they are having a grand time. I am holding my breath)), reading races and general free-spirited shenanigans.

Garlicky Brown Sugar & Bacon Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

Garlicky Brown Sugar & Bacon Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

Chicken wings just may be my new favorite speedy meal idea! One the night we ate these for dinner, I actually made 2 different flavors and served them together. I was trying to hedge my bets I guess – thinking, “If they don’t like one, surely 

An Okie Girl’s Take on Chinese Pork Ribs ((4 ingredients including the ribs!!))

An Okie Girl’s Take on Chinese Pork Ribs ((4 ingredients including the ribs!!))

Ribs are on sale this week at Whole Foods so they made it on the weekly menu for our hungry herd of 6!! After a week of neglecting my meal-making duties, I decided it was time to cook again.

Speedy Chili-Mac aka Mexican Goulash ((just like Grandma’s))

Speedy Chili-Mac aka Mexican Goulash ((just like Grandma’s))

One of my favorite ways to stretch our grocery budget is to make my own beans. Not canned, not frozen – but dried beans. If you have been following me over the last year, you know all about my love for dried beans! I also 

Bacon & Brown Sugar Coated Oven Roasted Chicken Legs – How to feed the fam tasty food on the cheap!

Bacon & Brown Sugar Coated Oven Roasted Chicken Legs – How to feed the fam tasty food on the cheap!

Yes!! This meal was everything this momma looks for when feeding the herd: Tasty Cheap Easy Pleasing to all

Beans & Chicos ((Thank you New Mexico!!))

Beans & Chicos ((Thank you New Mexico!!))

Time for a simple & hearty meal idea: Beans & Chicos! Chicos are a New Mexican style of dried corn – you can read all about chicos HERE. When I purchased the chicos, the herd, hubby & I were enjoying our Spring Break in northern 

An Okie Girl’s take on Tacos al Pastor

An Okie Girl’s take on Tacos al Pastor

Okay folks, I thought the name of this dish was Tacos “EL” Pastor. Apparently, it isn’t “EL”, it’s “AL”.  That in and of itself is proof I am a “winger”. Not sure what “winger” means in this context?? Well, I am one of those who 

Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Encrusted Oven-Roasted Rib Eye Roast — It’s as easy as 1-2-3!!

Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Encrusted Oven-Roasted Rib Eye Roast — It’s as easy as 1-2-3!!

Looking for a special New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day meal? How about a nice juicy rib eye roast? Don’t be intimidated by the size of this baby…it’s as easy as 1-2-3! Yes, it is a simple meal – but so very impressive!

An Okie Girl’s take on Coconut Beef Curry ((this is gonna be good…))

An Okie Girl’s take on Coconut Beef Curry ((this is gonna be good…))

If you have been trained in authentic Asian cooking, you may scroll down, scan my recipe and proceed to laugh out loud. Hard. For all I know, the recipe I am about to share it so far from authentic, it should be put into a totally 

Need an Idea for Turkey Leftovers?? ((Turkey & Bacon filled Puff Pastry Cups))

Need an Idea for Turkey Leftovers?? ((Turkey & Bacon filled Puff Pastry Cups))

The other day, I slow-roasted a turkey breast with the single goal of having enough leftovers to try out a “turkey leftover recipe”. I have been daydreaming about leftover recipes for a few weeks. Is that weird? Probably, but that is just what I do.