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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Mar 28, 20217 min read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20213 min read
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 read
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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Jan 24, 20212 min read
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 read
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 read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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 read
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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jena6632
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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 read
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 read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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 read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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 read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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 read
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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Jena - The Grocery Gal
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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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