Eating & Dining


Statewide Beer Collab and Taproom Events Across the State

The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) is excited to launch the inaugural Oklahoma Craft Beer Week May 16-20 as a statewide initiative to promote small, independent Oklahoma breweries. This week-long celebration will feature several events and promotions inside taprooms across the state as well as the rollout of “Trail Mix,” a beer collaboration among 44 Oklahoma breweries.

“Last year, CBAO brought brewers together to collaborate on one beer called “Brewer’s Collab” and sell it in their taprooms for American Craft Beer Week,” said CBAO Executive Director Tabbi Burwell. This year, we’ve encouraged brewers to get creative with two specific ingredients and make their own version of Trail Mix for this momentous week.” Trail Mix will offer a Cascade Hop and a Pilsner Malt but all other ingredients are up to the discretion of the brewery. For each glass sold of Trail Mix, $1 will be donated back to the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma.

Beyond the release of Trail Mix, breweries are putting on events inside their taprooms and getting creative. From kicking off the week with an Automobile Alley Beer Crawl to an Open House at Winnicki Brewing, Trivia night at Expendinure Brewing and even a food contest where beer is the main ingredient at Core4 Brewing – breweries are embracing their week here in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma’s craft beer scene has been booming since 2018 but like many other small businesses, the recent pandemic has taken a toll on them. National data from the Brewers Association shows that Oklahoma ranks 33rd in size with 76 brick-and-mortar breweries in our state and 2.6 Breweries per Capita. Oklahoma breweries bring in $699 million in economic impact and continue to be important to Oklahoma’s tourism. Last year, CBAO partnered with the Department of Agritourism to launch the first Craft Beer Trail and continues to see great success. This year, the Craft Brewers Association plans to launch a passport to compliment the works of the Department of Agritourism to continue to drive the economic impact up across the state.

For all of the events happening during Oklahoma Craft Beer Week and to find out where Trail Mix is being served, visit https://craftbeerok.org/events.

Sunday, 06 March 2022 22:40

Alfredo with Chicken & Tomato

Alfredo with Chicken & Tomato


Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 jar RAGÚ® Classic Alfredo Sauce
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
4 slices Mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz.)

  1. Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside. De-glaze skillet with 1-2 tablespoons water or chicken broth.
  2. Stir sauce into same skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Return chicken to skillet; arrange 1 tomato slice on each chicken breast half. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Evenly top chicken with cheese and simmer covered an additional 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked pasta and garnish with desired toppings.

Recipe from Favebook

Friday, 25 February 2022 09:30

Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers

I don't know where I got this recipe, but it sounds like a great snack 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar
5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add 1/2 cup water through food chute, 1 Tbsp. at a time, pulsing until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Press each half of dough gently into a 4-inch circle on plastic wrap; cover. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Place half of dough in center between 2 baking sheet-size pieces of parchment; keep other half of dough in refrigerator. Roll dough into a 10-inch square, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Carefully remove top piece of parchment. Cut dough into 1-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel or knife. Pierce a hole in center of each square with a wooden toothpick. Using a spatula, carefully place squares on lined baking sheets, spacing approximately 1/2 inch apart.
  4. Bake sheets of squares until crisp, about 20 minutes; rotate once. Transfer crackers to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat procedure with remaining half of dough.


Ingredients
Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 (12 tablespoons) sticks butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10x15x1 inch jellyroll pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine 1 1/2 sticks butter and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Sitr to make sure all butter is melted.
Whisk 1/2 cup peanut butter and vegetable oil into butter mixture. Stir into flour mixture.
Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir into flour mixture until well combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 22 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool.
To make Frosting,
Use an electric mixer to beat butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
Add half of confectioners' sugar and half of milk and beat until smooth.
Add remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and the vanilla pudding mix and beat until smooth. Add a little more milk if necessary.
Spread frosting on cake.

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 22:40

Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup


32 oz bag southern style hash browns
32 oz chicken broth or 4 chicken bouillon cubes + 32 oz hot water
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 oz real bacon bits, divided (or more if you really like bacon)
8 oz cream cheese, NOT low fat
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (add more if desired)
salt & pepper, if desired

Put hash brown in a large slow cooker. Add broth, soup, and half the bacon bits (about 6 tablespoons). Cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender. About an hour before serving, cube cream cheese and add to soup stirring occasionally as it melts. When it is completely melted and mixed into the soup, and just before serving, add cheddar cheese and the rest of the bacon bits (about 6 tablespoons).

Wednesday, 26 January 2022 20:48

Chicken Parm Stuffed Peppers

 

INGREDIENTS

3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 c. marinara

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

12 oz. fresh or frozen breaded chicken, cooked according to package instructions and diced

4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed

1/2 c. Swanson Chicken Broth

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400º. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, marinara, parsley, and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then gently fold in chicken.

Spoon mixture into halved bell peppers and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.

Pour chicken broth into baking dish (to help the peppers steam) and cover with foil.

Bake until peppers are tender, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Uncover and broil 2 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving.

Recipe from Facebook 

Tuesday, 04 January 2022 20:04

Taco Pasta Salad

 

Here is a great recipe found on pinterest - The hardest thing about it is deciding what kind of chips to put in it.



Ingredients
1 pound beef cooked and drained
1 pound rotini cooked and drained and rinsed with cold water
1 oz or 3 TBSPs taco seasoning
1 small yellow onion diced small
1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups french dressing
9 3/4 oz bag Nacho Doritos crushed


Instructions
Stir together the beef and the taco seasoning.
In a very large bowl, mix together the beef, noodles, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese.
Mix in the french dressing until everything is well coated. Then stir in the chips.

 

If you are looking for Branson type entertainment, but don’t want to drive all the way to Branson, then why not check out the Legacy On Main Street in Eufaula.


The Legacy on Main Street offers Branson Entertainment as well as dinner every 2nd Saturday of the month.


Kicking off the New Year will be a Tribute to Elvis.


Saturday January 8, 2022, at Legacy on Main Street will celebrate the 87th birthday of Elvis Presley! "An Echo of the King: Elvis Tribute" by Brent Giddens is sure to be a party fit for the King of Rock N' Roll!


Chef Zack Robinson will be preparing your choice of Meatloaf or Cajun Pork Chop served with Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Salad & Bread, then finally for dessert Birthday Cake & Ice Cream!


Get your tickets now at https://legacyonmainstreet.com/2022-concerts and we will see you at the party!


Doors Open at 6pm and dinner will be served at 6:30pm – Show time is 7:30 pm


Proof of vaccination required


Dinner & Show-$55
Show Only-$35


Legacy on Mainstreet is in historical downtown Eufaula, Oklahoma

Legacy On Main Street in Eufaula was founded in 2015. Legacy on Main Street is located in the original First Christian Church building on the corner of Main and Pine Street, Eufaula, OK and has been remodeled into an event center.

The purpose of Legacy On Main Street is to provide a venue for citizens to enjoy special events and to rent space for individuals and groups to plan their special events. Whether it is an event I plan or yours, an event at Legacy On Main Street is certain to be one to be remembered.


For more information on Legacy On Main Street check out their website at www.LegacyOnMainStreet.com and their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LegacyOnMainSt
Contact them by phone at (918) 605-7405

The LeFlore County Historical Society
Presents: Christmas Open House
Merry Christmas!


You are cordially invited to be our guest at the Hotel Lowrey, 303 Dewey Avenue in Poteau,
Oklahoma for our Christmas Open House.


Thursday Dec 16, 2021, from 5pm- 7pm


Come tour the museum and see our beautifully decorated lobby, walk through our Fantasy
Forest, vote for your favorite tree
Refreshments will be served.

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