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Circa May 2020: An Open Letter from Your Small Town Grocery Gal in The Midst of a Pandemic

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Mar 29, 20217 min

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...

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Date Night In Done Right: Beef Tomahawk Steak

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20213 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Stuart Ranch Meat Company: Seven S Sloppy Joes

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Jan 24, 20212 min

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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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Granny Smith Coleslaw: same ingredients two different slaws.

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Jan 24, 20212 min

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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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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Citrus Blueberry Bread with Citrus Glaze

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Jessica Robertson’s Award Winning Pumpkin Chili... add beans.

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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A Grocery Gal Twist on a PW Cult Favorite: Spicy Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20212 min

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...

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Better Than Box cake: Tips to elevate your box cake mix into something special.

Jena - The Grocery Gal

Jan 24, 20211 min

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...

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