COWGIRLS IN THE KITCHEN RECIPES, TALES, AND TIPS FOR A HOME ON THE RANGE JILL CHARLOTTE STANFORD & ROBIN BETTY JOHNSON TwoDot Helena, Montana Guilford, Connecticut
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It just seems right that I rededicate this new cookbooka blend of The Cowgirls Cookbook and Keep Cookin Cowgirl, plus lots of new pictures and recipes from my co-cowgirl in the kitchen, sister Robinto the two women who started me on this journey over twenty-five years ago on a pack trip up the Minam River to the Eagle Cap in the Wallowas of Eastern Oregon following our trip to the Pendleton Round-Up. That was the start of all the books, all the friends I have made because of the books, the enjoyment of the research of the old-time cowgirls, and an entirely new chapter in my life. SoJoanna Stewart and Joan Triplettthis is for you, cowgirls, again.
With love, Jill Charlotte Stanford And for me, it just seems absolutely right to dedicate my part of this cookbook to my sister and co-author, Jill. It is such an honor that she asked me to share this culinary adventure with her. Yes, we have had many adventures in the kitchen together over the years, and I know that we will in the future, but this was extra special and I have loved every minute of our collaboration. She is the real cowgirl after all in my eyes, and I am the happy sidekick going down this trail together. Robin Betty Johnson
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Contents Starters and Snacks.................................... 2 Cowgirls Caviar................................... 4 Hens Arms...................................... 5 Holiday Cheese Ball................................. 6 Curried Bits and Bridles.............................. 7 Pattys Shrimp.................................... 8 Ranchy Popcorn................................... 9 McKenzie River Kitchen Granola......................... 10 Cowgirl Summer Sausage............................. 11 Garden Zucchini Fritters.............................. 12 Saloon Meatballs................................... 14 Cowgirl Coffees, Cocktails, and Other Drinkables................. 17 Homemade Caramel Creamer........................... 18 Cowgirls Caramel Cider.............................. 19 Cowgirls Tea.................................... 20 Horses Neck..................................... 21 Lavender Blossom Cocktail............................ 22 Mexican Coffee................................... 23 Ranch House Milkshake.............................. 24 Rodeo Rita...................................... 25 The Barrel Racer................................... 26 Watermelon Ice................................... 28
Breakfasts and Brunches................................ 31 All-American Steak and Eggs........................... 32 Breakfast Apples.................................. 34 Burnin Daylight Oatmeal............................. 35 Slow Cooker Christmas Casserole........................ 36 Cinnamon Roll Pancakes.............................. 37 Dutch Funnel Cakes................................. 38 Handy Breakfast.................................. 40 Junes Eggs...................................... 41 Kiss My Grits.................................... 42 Lizs Crummy Coffee Cake............................ 43 Better-Than-the-Bakery Bacon Maple Bars.................. 44 Napkin Bread.................................... 46 Mennonite Breakfast............................... 48 Red-Eye Gravy and Ham............................. 49 Sausage Gravy................................... 50 Soft Scrambles.................................... 51 Cackleberries on Toast............................... 52 French Toast Casserole with Blueberry and Peach Compote........ 53 Breads, Biscuits, and Quick Breads.......................... 55 Annie Oatley Bread................................ 56 Cowgirl Corn Bread................................ 58 Miss Rodeo USAs Prize-Winning Banana Bread............... 59 Beer-Batter Bread................................. 60 Buttermilk Honey Biscuits............................. 61 Baking Powder Butter Biscuits.......................... 62 Chuck Wagon Doughnuts............................. 63
Cinnamon-Sugar Muffins............................ 64 Summer Bread................................... 65 Maple-Flavored Gingerbread........................... 66 Salads and Sides..................................... 69 Goin to Heaven Ambrosia............................ 70 Copper Pennies...................................71 Cowgirl Coleslaw.................................. 72 Lemon Lariat Apple Ring.............................. 73 Salad in a Jar..................................... 74 Rio Brazos Salad................................... 76 Sharies Sauerkraut Salad.............................. 77 The Salad....................................... 78 The RRR....................................... 79 Back-at-the-Ranch Dressing........................... 80 Lilys Salad Dressing.................................81 Jolly Green Salad Dressing............................ 82 Santa Fe Vegetables................................. 83 Suzis Southwestern Rice............................. 84 Branding Day Baked Potatoes........................... 85 Cheesy Garlic Potato Casserole......................... 86 Kentucky Corn Pudding............................. 88 Junes Ranch Beans................................ 89 Soups, Stews, and Chilis.................................91 Back at the Bunkhouse Chili............................ 92 Big Easy Stew.................................... 93 Charmains White Bean Soup.......................... 94 Chuck Wagon Stew................................ 96
Cowgirl Stew..................................... 97 Fish Chowder.................................... 98 Fit for a Queen Green Chile Soup....................... 100 Hearty Vegetable Soup.............................. 101 Sheepherders Lamb Shank Stew........................102 High Desert Potato and Bacon Soup......................103 Pumpkin Soup................................... 104 Juniper Chili....................................105 Casseroles and Hot Dishes..............................107 After-Easter Casserole.............................. 108 Cowgirls Chicken Pot Pie............................ 109 Divine Turkey.................................... 111 Cowgirl Garden Summer Pie........................... 112 Joans Chiles Rellenos............................... 114 Rimrock Tomato Mac and Cheese....................... 115 Zucchini and Ham Pie............................... 116 Tads Special..................................... 118 The Bunkhouse Favorite Tuna-Egg Casserole................. 119 Chicken and Fish.................................... 121 Metolius River Salmon Loaf...........................122 Friday Night Fish..................................123 Krabby Kakes...................................124 Seaside Slow Cooker Fish............................125 Tuna Fish Patties..................................126 Slow Cooker Beer-and-Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders..........128 Slow Cooker Turkey Breast...........................130
