Ranch Cook

Tastes from the ranch

Sharing tips, techniques and tastes with a ranch twist.

  • Probiotic Soda

    I do a lot of fermentation—sourdough, wine, beer, and vegetables like sauerkraut. I wanted something similar to kombucha but a… Read more ⇢

  • Wisonsin Bird Brats

    This recipe makes a nice traditional Wisconsin Brat.   It’s a version of a class Weiss Wurst. You can find similar… Read more ⇢

  • Donair

    Donair is a sausage style from Canada. You can use it as the sliced meat for a sandwich, charcuterie, pizza,… Read more ⇢

  • Sourdough King Cake

    Most king cake recipes use commercial yeast, but this version uses a sourdough starter instead. It combines ingredients and methods… Read more ⇢

  • Aioli

    There are a lot of Aioli recipes. It not too difficult to make but You will need a immersion blender,… Read more ⇢

  • Molly Treats

    I stumbled across a clever hack for making ground beef jerky dog treats—spread super thin on parchment paper and baked… Read more ⇢

  • Molly’s Food

    Meet Molly, our incredible black lab who’s equal parts loyal home companion and unstoppable field partner! She’s earned the very… Read more ⇢

  • Sloppy Joes

    The classic barbecue beef sandwich, aka Sloppy Joe. This is a great recipe to be cooked in a crock pot… Read more ⇢

  • Meat and Potato Kofta

     I like making Kofta kebabs which are usually mostly meat with onions and spices.  This recipe adds some shredded potatoes… Read more ⇢

  • Lebkuchens

    Lebuckens are a German traditional cookie which my Mom makes at Christmas time.  They are best made a month or… Read more ⇢

  • Basic Sausage

    I like making sausages. I am definitely still learning about what’s needed to make a great sausage. This post is… Read more ⇢

  • Spicy Chile Sablefish

    Sablefish is my absolute favorite for the BBQ—truly the brisket of the sea! Unlike salmon or halibut that demand a… Read more ⇢

  • Scoobs : dog treats

    Scoobs are my go-to homemade dog treats for Molly, our unstoppable black lab who rules the house and field! Just… Read more ⇢

  • Kofta

    I love grilling and BBQ.  Never been a huge kebob griller but when I started reading about Kofta I thought… Read more ⇢

  • Arugula Salad with Peaches

    Found this recipe in the Edible Minnesota Summer 2025 edition. It was created by Nora Dummer. The salad has a… Read more ⇢

  • Tahini Dressing

    This recipe is base on one from Nora Dummer. You can find her post here. Yield: About 1 cupPrep time:… Read more ⇢