Everything is dead or dying in Oklahoma. Oklahoma's summer this year has been far too hot. We had a long spate of 100-degree days and went weeks without rain. Because of that, everything from the grass to the trees is dying. It's been hard to keep my first-year garden alive. I surrendered early to the… Continue reading Sausage Fettuccine
Author: Colleen
I'm a photojournalist for a local television station in OKC and love to cook (obviously). I'm four years removed from college (BA in Mass Communication) and I'm just trying to guide through my mid-twenties with a relative ease. We'll see how this goes!
Cheeseburger Bake
I'm an avid collector of cookbooks. I'm not picky, either. I'll collect old cookbooks, new cookbooks, cookbooks from recognizable chefs, obscure cookbooks, church cookbooks, cookbooks that are falling apart...you name it. My FAVORITE cookbooks to find in the wild, though, are Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. Gooseberry Patch started in the late 80's as a mail-in recipe… Continue reading Cheeseburger Bake
Leann’s Special Salad
Let's get this out of the way: I don't know who Leann is. I also don't know why her salad is special. This recipe comes from a 1987 cookbook I found in a local antique store that hails from Texas. I was looking for a light, refreshing salad to escape the 105 degree weather we've… Continue reading Leann’s Special Salad
Slow Cooker Sausage Dinner
It's been a while since I've dug my slow cooker out of the depths of my largest cabinet. I usually make slow cooker meals in the fall and winter and store the big appliance during the warmer months. Most slow-cooker meals are hearty and stew-like and that just isn't very appealing when it's 105 degrees… Continue reading Slow Cooker Sausage Dinner
Panhandle Sandwiches
Kids start going back to school next week here in Oklahoma. I know a lot of parents are in a frenzy to make sure the transition from summer break to the new school year goes smoothly. One thing you shouldn't have to worry about as a parent: school lunches. This year, school lunches are NOT… Continue reading Panhandle Sandwiches
Rustic Tomato Casserole
Tomato pie is all the rage right now on social media. It's a Southern summer recipe that's been around for ages. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, the recipe has started infiltrating other regions of the country (and world) and people are "discovering" its simple yet delightful taste. Tomato pie is great, don't get… Continue reading Rustic Tomato Casserole
Pork Chop Parmesan
Do you ever have an idea and then instantly regret it when you put that idea into motion? That happened to me this weekend with this recipe. I didn't want to go to the grocery store so all the meals I meal prepped this weekend came from my fridge and pantry. I have a surplus… Continue reading Pork Chop Parmesan
Schnitzel Beans
Texas has a rich history that many don't know about. Growing up in Texas, you learn all about the Alamo, San Jacinto and Stephen F. Austin. But there's another piece of history that's a big part of Texas' formation: the great German migration. In the 1830's, German migration to Texas was spearheaded by a German… Continue reading Schnitzel Beans
Mashed Potato Squash
I'm constantly in awe of all the foods out there that I do not know. I feel like my taste is very expansive. I've tried so many new, different foods over the years. Living in a "big" city definitely helps. So does being adventurous. Since moving to OKC ten years ago, I've tried lotus root,… Continue reading Mashed Potato Squash
Grilled Chicken Cowboy Caviar
For some reason, cowboy caviar is trending on TikTok. It's not a new concept. The recipe has been around for ages. I've had it at many cookouts in my lifetime. That's the beauty of TikTok. Old recipes are new again and you'll never know which recipe will go viral. Sometimes it's a classic grinder sandwich,… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Cowboy Caviar
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