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Circa May 2020: An Open Letter from Your Small Town Grocery Gal in The Midst of a Pandemic
As I was scrolling through “memories” on my personal Facebook page I had to stop at this picture... I mean, who doesn’t love a picture of...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Mar 29, 20217 min read
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Date Night In Done Right: Beef Tomahawk Steak
A date night at home can be just as wonderful as going out. During this time where so many people are once again feeling anxious about...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20213 min read
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Hearty Beef Short Ribs
During the winter I always find myself reaching for a roast... does anyone else get in a roast slump? Let me introduce you to one of my...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Stuart Ranch Meat Company: Seven S Sloppy Joes
Recently, I gave the Stuart Ranch Meat Company Sloppy Joe recipe a try and let me just tell you it was a HUGE win in our home and let me...
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Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Sheet Pan Nachos
Sheet Pan Nachos are a big favorite around my house for a quick dinner or a Girl’s Night! It’s also a fun dinner for you to let your...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
When Cinco de Mayo was on a Taco Tuesday?! I think it’s a no brainer that we had TexMex on our dinner table! Instead of tacos we opted...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Granny Smith Coleslaw: same ingredients two different slaws.
I love coleslaw as a side dish when the weather warms up, who am I kidding, I love coleslaw all the time. I love making dishes that I can...

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Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Lemon Bundt Cake
When we finally ran out of from scratch brownies I made last week it was a dessert day at our house. I cheated with my favorite tricks on...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Stuart Ranch Meat Company Shank Steaks
Last spring we announced that our stores are both carrying OKLAHOMA GROWN BEEF, additionally this fall we announced our partnership with...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Chicken in Space Moon Pie Trifle
One of my favorite things to do is to figure out a fun way to incorporate a little whimsy into story time. I love a good dessert and book...
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Jan 24, 20212 min read
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My Favorite Pasta Salad
My favorite pasta salad! This side dish is perfect for every barbecue, potluck, or big gathering. It’s become a staple Fourth of July...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Lemony Pork Ribs
I love making ribs for dinner because they’re always a crowd pleaser and super easy. I go with the low and slow cooking method. Choose...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Clear the Fridge Stir Fry
When its one of those nights where I have a lot of things in the fridge that need to be cooked AND having to trick my 8 year old who...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Easy Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice in my Ninja Kitchen pressure cooker/crockpot last night! I used Zatarains Cajun Sausage, creole seasoning and red...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Citrus Blueberry Bread with Citrus Glaze
Cooking is a great stress reliever for me, with work being a little chaotic this past year I’ve been coming home and cooking or baking to...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Spicy Brisket and Veggies
After perusing pinterest and several cook books for awhile for a Spicy Brisket recipe, I threw together a few different ones and this is...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Jessica Robertson’s Award Winning Pumpkin Chili... add beans.
When it is cool in Oklahoma I absolutely crave Chili. Last year, during the pandemic shopping marathon I made it my mission to make sure...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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A Grocery Gal Twist on a PW Cult Favorite: Spicy Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
Posted from the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic shopping marathon... ”We’ve been too busy to stop and eat much of a lunch the past...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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I’ve never met a Rueben I didn’t like.
I dont know about you, but I have to admit... some of my very favorite foods are sandwiches. Since I was a little girl, I have LOVED...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Better Than Box cake: Tips to elevate your box cake mix into something special.
Making it to Friday was a call for a celebration! After a long work week, I didn’t feel like making a cake from scratch, so next best...

Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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