Teresa & Mike CHS - Our journal

[CntryBoy777]

I saw a lot of energy in Thor's face while his mouth was watering for a tidbit of Lucy....
....there isn't any need to allow those parasites just grow and multiply to infect others....smart decision.....I haven't sown mine yet, but hoping to get to it this next week....with this heat here, it may get delayed again....

 

[Mike CHS]

I don't know how many like okra but we eat it at least once and depending on how much we are picking, often twice a week so we save recipes as we come across a winner. I didn't not where this one came from so I can't give credit but it is simple and is always a hit, even for many that say they don't care for okra. We already have more in the freezer than we can eat between now and next summer so I keep adding to my recipe file since we have found this is one thing the chickens are not crazy about.

I only start about a dozen plants but selective pruning through the summer has the plants constantly adding new growth and fruit. I picked almost a basket full this morning out of our okra bed and the main branches are pushing 7' tall.

Roasted Okra
Ingredients

• 1 pound okra, rinsed and dried
• 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons thyme (I use powder rather than fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• ground pepper, to taste
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Trim the okra then cut the okra in half, lengthwise.
3. Place okra in a large bowl. Add oil and spices and stir to coat the okra halves.
4. Place okra on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking or stirring the okra at least twice during the roasting time. You’ll know the okra is ready when it’s lightly browned and tender.
5. Serve hot
   

 

[CntryBoy777]

That does sound good!!....I've eaten a ton in my life from boiled to fried....that was exceptional that we had there last saturday....btw.........will have to give this a try, too!!

 

[RollingAcres]

I like okra. Never had roasted okra tho so I will have to give this recipe a try too!

 

[Rammy]

My Mom likes okra, so I may print out the recipe to give her. If its not too much trouble, could Teresa have you post her recipe for those tasty taters y'all made? I remember the olive oil and garlic, but dont remember the rest. I wanted to make some the other day but couldnt remember all the ingrediants. Those were really good!

 

[RollingAcres]

My Mom likes okra, so I may print out the recipe to give her. If its not too much trouble, could Teresa have you post her recipe for those tasty taters y'all made? I remember the olive oil and garlic, but dont remember the rest. I wanted to make some the other day but couldnt remember all the ingrediants. Those were really good!

Did you take pics of those delicious taters?

 

[Mike CHS]

I think you guys will like those roasted and the same way works on the grill. The fried okra we had is a Paula Dean recipe.

The potatoes are simple also (like most things we do) - Cut the potatoes up, place in a bowl and add some minced garlic, salt and pepper then shake to make sure they are all covered with the spice/oil mixture.

Spread out in a single layer on a pan and bake at 375 till done or crank it up to 425 once they are done to add some crispy.

I like to add a little garlic powder, paprika and cayenne when it is just us but since we didn't know the tastes of y'all that were visiting we keep it neutral.

I don't think the taters were photogenic so don't know if they got in any of the pictures.

 

[RollingAcres]

Cut the potatoes up, place in a bowl and add some minced garlic, salt and pepper

I like to add a little garlic powder, paprika and cayenne

Sounds like the ones we make here. I do mine in cubes DH does his in wedges.

 

[Mike CHS]

We make them in cubes for company but I prefer wedges for myself so your DH has the better taste.

 

[Rammy]

Did you take pics of those delicious taters?

I was too busy eating them!