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Show Food (iicnVs i -- I if. Hiding, relaxing, and eating on tlie Workman Ranch bv Donna Ron Morgan Tribune Food Editor J Diane Worktrian takes hot Buttery Sourdough Pan Rolls fresh out of the oi'cn. IT WAS A touch TALMAGE Duchesne County, of pioneering spirit that prompted Diane and Cal Workman to look for some ranch property about 15 years ago. Little did they know at that time what enjoyment they would realize from this five-yea-r search. Diane and Cal felt a need to find a retreat from the hustle-bustlof life in Salt Lake City. They wanted a place where they could take their five children, Wendy, Roger, Matt, Scott and Cindy, and be completely away from the telephone, the television and the other endless city pressures They liked set the idea of linestigating the joys of ranch life We also dreamed of a place where we could keep This is an and ride our horses," Diane said miKirtant concern for all of us Now the Workman family has a little bit of heaven'' tucked away in the northeastern I'tah area ihe fondly refer to as "Cedarosa " e 1979 22, July ill R 125 ACRES satisfies us completely. We have lush, green meadow land, pasture land, springs .tiul even a pollivvog pond Our lower property is (totted with cedar trees, which gives us a nice balance And the wild flowers are elegant and We have nothing but wide open spaces love every inch of it'" Cal minted out that there's no need to go any further than the Workman property line to ride the We have it all right here," he said "The horses natural surroundings are perfect We have deer wander in and out of our property constantly and also have jackrabbits, sage hens and lots of pesky prairie dogs They all add up to making this a haven for us to enjoy Diane said when the family goes to the ranch for an entire week, occasionally things get dull They to some 23 miles away can go into Roosevelt attend a mov le or participate in some other diversion it they i are to lit T WE FIND our time is well spent at our propel tv Especially now that we have Wendy 's husband, Rob Hanks, and their adorable childien, inie 2 and Victoria, 10 months, and Matt's wite, Ruynu yn. with their little Christopher, 3, to add to our family We enjoy them so Our place is strictly a fun ranch where we can clu and toy each other's company It's a different nlostvle completely id a lot talk a lot relay a lot - and cat a We ' 1 Lake expertise When this strictly fancy gourmet cixik prepares a meal at home, she often uses the best of china, linen, crystal and silver and focuses on such specialties as Chicken Hoi hambeau. Reef Wellington or Chicken Kiev. Rut ah, the ranch fare' "I stick to earth cooking here," very down-tDiane emphasized ' Long cooking stews, soups, baked beans or do ahead casseroles take top priority in this ranch setting served on rustic-typ- e dishes and accessories don't want to be bothered with pot watching' while we re a! the ranch It's important for me to be able to iide the hoi ses with the family and eniny the good life with them everv minute can liemg tied to the stove doesn't t it into this plan at all ' DI .E SAID SHE uses t he own or hei slow cooker pot often when prepuitng taste tempting meals to serve at the lumh or turns to Dutch oven meals to cook buried in hot louls m the pit Cal 1 1 ha-du- g i Did if cun he i our kind o j menu, foo. iiniM.ufeed to peu.se tuur euu ii heu tou oloe fbe etodenf re ipev sent hi Mrs Culvin ttoikmuu Thunks much. Dump' Oven Reef Slew 1 1 I 2 3 2 1 i t W .nils!!'', k ' e e ii. . ii. , !i. ; mg the dinner bell vouiunbct is the table tilled with l.eailv and to ! i pound lean beef cubes large onion, cut into chunks carrots, pared and cut in ! inch pieces stalks celery cut in inch pieces large potatoes, cut into cubes teaspons basil teaspoon salt teaspoon c per can 10 ounces) tomato soup can water , I W ' Sid'' . to Diane s i ul.nai v 1 Combine all ingredients m lai ge cuss, iole Covei ton degi eex for hi ee houl s ot until don,' Sei v e. eight Hood River Roin.uue Salad and bake at up : 1 1 1 ' I f tahh - dad oil sjm.oms get lion I - 1 I One of our favored dishes is Ov ell Reef Stew It i, nutritious and long cooking besides having all ! lie hearty goodness we savor alter a day ill the saddle ' Ilutemuti s this tasty dish might be our lav onto salad Hood River Romanic Salad, a find plate with Fruit Dip, Buttery Sourdough Fan Rolls Cinnamon Butts and Brownies his is our kind of hefty menu " ' alt tablespoons red wine vinegar tablesxmn soy sauce tablespoon sugar ii cup sliced or slivered almonds li slices bacon large head romaine, about ID pounds medium sized avocado D cup golden raisins Salt and popper In small jar or txiwl combine oil, ketchup, sov sauce and sugar shake or stir until sugai i'll issol v ed Set aside spit ad mils m a shallow pan, toast in 350 deg' ie ov, until t'u, ten. atmut eight minutes Set aside Cook bacon m a wide fry mg pan ov er medo. lie,. until isp lift out. diatii and i rumble Set aRinse and pit drv romaine, then ti oak into bite size pie, es 'you should have alxuit 1'3 cups 2 'ov e: and chill Just before serving, peel, pit and thinly ado av .me In a salad txiwl combine romaine, avocado aisins almonds and bacon Add dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well Makes si to t ight servings Fruit Topping or Dip I package iK ounces) cream cheese, room tempi ra tore jariT ounces) marshmallow creme 2 tablespoons orange or lemon rind i 1 pinch of ginger 1 Whip cream cheese until fluffy Add marshmallow creme, rind and ginger Whip Refrigerate 2 hours tiefore serving Buttery Sourdough Ban Rolls 2 packages active dry yeast - cup warm water (about lit) degrees) t cups unsdted flour D cup sugar teasnxin salt in tablespoons melted butter or m.u got me 1 eg.; t up sum doo, 'ig w In s'u d! i in e . b taiter Ik 'about 10 degrees) ,h s.ilv e y east in the water ovv ui'ii! huhblv. aU.ut 15 minutes In lai ge how tir toeetbei I -- 2 . let stand clips of the floul the |