The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 71st annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including longtime favorite cultural activities as well as some new events, like a two-night concer...

So last week, I made Chex mix for the column. The problem with that is I had to buy two different Chex cereals that we don’t eat as just cereal and I don’t need that much Chex mix in my life. So I tho...

8oz vanilla chocolate melting wafers 1 tsp. orange extract, up to 2 tsps. if you prefer a stronger orange flavor 4 cups Chex cereal In large bowl, place Chex cereal and set aside. Melt wafers in melti...

1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1½ cups creamy peanut butter 5 cups Chex cereal 2 cups mini marshmallows Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl,...

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups Chex cereal Spray 8”x8” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In large saucepan...

2 refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package Pie Filling 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups creamy peanut butter ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract...

Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to head out to the nearest state park and enjoy your three-day weekend. Across the state, parks are preparing a variety ...

A local family recently celebrated five generations with the birth of their newest family member. Representing the Mize family's five generations were Kay Lee, Johnny Don Lee, Alicia Lee, Jaylyn and C...

School is back in session as of this week for area kids. If your kids are like the kids I know, they come home starving. The recipes I share this week can be made over the weekend and prepackaged into...

For BBQ seasoning ¼ cup brown sugar packed 2 Tbsps. paprika ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. ground pepper 8 Tbsps. unsalted butter, melted To make Chex ...

2 cups rolled oats ½ cup, plus 3 Tbsps. almond butter ½ cup dried cherries ½ cup white chocolate chips ¼ cup honey Prepare 8×8” baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on sides for eas...

1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed 1 Tbsps. chia seeds 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice ⅛ tsp. salt ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup honey 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cu...

1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsps. granulated sugar 2 tsps. ground cinnamon It is important all water is off chickpeas to ensure they get to your desired level of cris...

Millard and Evelynn McCormack were honored on their 70th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by the Abundant Life Pentecostal Church in Sallisaw on July 29. There were about 75 people in atten...

It’s August in Oklahoma. What does that mean? High temperatures and humidity with any kind of moisture. That leads to not wanting to cook and heat the kitchen. I know this week has been somewhat coole...

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 chicken) 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. red wine vineg...

8” flour tortillas 1 container spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese Romaine lettuce leaves 1lb thin sliced deli turkey Spread cream cheese over tortillas. Layer lettuce leaves and sliced turkey. R...

1lb fresh broccoli, rinsed and drained 1 cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup sugar ⅓ cup red wine vinegar ½ tsp. ground pepper 12oz pasta ⅓ cup red onion, diced 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 8 cooked bacon slic...

1-2 pieces cooked bacon per serving, crumbled ¾ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup milk 1 tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. ground pepper 1 head Romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and shredded 1 large tomato, diced 1 small oni...

The Wounded Blue, the only national organization solely dedicated to aiding officers injured in the line of duty, has announced a new partnership with the country music band Ricochet to raise funds fo...