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Our Smoked Ribs take about 7 hours from start to finish and Baked BBQ Ribs take more than 2 1/2 hours, cooked low and slow in the oven. This recipe requires no marinating time and is done in around 45 minutes. P.S. you can even use frozen ribs! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Instant Pot Ribs Recipe: The ingredients here are simple: ribs (baby back ribs or pork loin ribs), apple juice, cider vinegar, seasoning salt, dry rub and of course bbq sauce....

In my opinion, summer is the best time for produce because so many fruits and vegetables are now in season! I find myself eating my weight in fruit this time of the year and I do so with no regrets. Soft, leafy herbs are also in season, and I always keep several bunches around my house for salads and stir fries. Without further ado, here’s the July produce guide!...

Protein-rich quinoa meets vitamin-packed kale. Both are flavored by a bold, creamy mustard dressing with sweet, tangy, and citrusy notes. Kale quinoa salad is excellent for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner. It keeps well for several days and is suitable for meal prep. If you follow our blog, you might remember our quinoa chickpea salad, Mediterranean quinoa lentil salad, juicy black bean mango salad with quinoa, and black bean quinoa salad....

Sweet And Spicy Korean Meatballs Recipe In the party snack department, tiny glazed meatballs always win so these meatballs are perfect as an appetizer for your party, or to snack on, even to serve them as a meal over some cooked rice. Korean meatballs are made with Gochujang chili paste for lots of heat so use as much or as little as you can handle. If you don’t want to make a trip to the Asian store for it, you can use Sriracha sauce instead and they will still be plenty spicy and utterly delicious....

I’m back with one of my favorite macaroni salads and I made it with some crispy prosciutto. Crisp prosciutto gives it a really nice crunchiness to this salad. The salad itself is adapted from Pioneer Woman’s macaroni salad, which I love because it has pickles and olives and roasted red peppers, some of my all time favorite ingredients. You can also make your macaroni salad as creamy as you like, by simply adding more mayonnaise and pickle juice for that extra tangy flavor....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This mango cake is bursting with fresh mango flavor! It has surprisingly simple ingredients (ONLY 9 TOTAL!) but it is a show stopper – and truly tastes as good as it looks. This mango cake is a close relative of our wildly popular strawberry sponge cake. The fresh sweet mangos really shine in this recipe. Serve this at your next party and you will get plenty of compliments!...

Oh well, Christmas is now over. As soon as it came, it’s now gone. We spent some time at Christmas with my sister and her family, who have been sick with a cold and flu for quite a bit now and sure enough I ended up getting sick from them too now. So here I am sitting in my PJs, with a super scratchy throat and so congested that I can’t breathe through my nose anymore, surrounded by cough syrups, lozenges, hot teas and napkins....

You can’t go wrong with pork and beans, at least not at my house. This is one of those few dishes where leftovers don’t last long here. Pork and beans was one of those dishes that was pretty common in our household growing up, and I’m sure it was and still is pretty common in a lot of homes primarily because it’s a fairly inexpensive dish. We also tend to classify it as a comforting dish and this is quite true....

The Best Corn Dogs Recipe Some of my favorite memories in life involve corn dogs, how is that you may ask? Well think of being a kid at the fair or cheering in the stands at the game, holding one of these puppies in your hand just seemed to make it all the more memorable! If you’d like to feel all that nostalgia at home, then my super easy and wickedly fun Mini Corn Dog recipe is for you!...

Easy Mini Turkey Meatloaf Recipe If you love traditional Meatloaf, but are looking for something just as tasty but a little more on the healthy side then this Mini Turkey Meatloaves recipe served with roasted potatoes and asparagus is perfect! It’s lower in fat, has fewer calories, and is super easy to make. In fact, the entire meal is roasted on one sheet pan! But don’t let the idea of ground turkey turn you away....

This cocktail is an absolute classic if there ever was one! This drink is perfect for those who want something easy, refreshing, flavorful, but not too booze forward. In short if you’re looking for something to sip on all day out on the patio with the sun shining down, this is the drink for you. So what exactly is a Moscow Mule you may be wondering, and in that case all I can say is I’m sorry you’ve been unfamiliar with it for so long!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These cheesy bacon mushroom sandwich melts are a perfect party appetizer. The mushroom spread keeps well in the refrigerator if you need a make-ahead option or just want to enjoy it for lunch during the week. P.S. You could easily omit the bacon and make this vegetarian. My cousin’s wife, Alla, came up with this original recipe for a party and they disappeared in minutes so she shared the recipe with me....

It will please omnivores and vegetarians alike. It’s deeply satisfying with a rich mushroom and lentil filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Our recipe is easy to make, also in advance, and perfect for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. A rich, flavorful, lentil-based filling is infused with the rustic charm of aromatic herbs and wrapped in crisp and flaky puff pastry. Like our lentil loaf, stuffed butternut squash, and vegetarian lasagna, it is the perfect main dish for a festive holiday meal or a cozy family dinner....

If you love no-bake desserts like Chocolate Lasagna or our Berry Trifle, you’ll love this No-Bake Cheesecake. No-Bake Cheesecake Video Watch Natasha make this Easy No-Cook Cheesecake Recipe. We love the decadence and texture of a Classic Cheesecake, but this no-bake cheesecake is equally dreamy and truly easy. Mascarpone cheese elevates the flavor and texture of this easy no-bake cheesecake and it doesn’t get any easier. The double strawberry topping is lip-smacking good and you will want the strawberry sauce on all of your desserts....

Oatmeal cookies are healthier than traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies because they are packed with 2 cups of oats which is the main ingredient here. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These are a nice way to round out your holiday cookie platter along with classic Sugar Cookies, our irresistible Russian Tea Cakes, and if you haven’t tried them, Candied Pecans are a fun addition. Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You’ll love the texture of these oatmeal cookies – they are the perfect balance of thick, chewy, gooey, and soft....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I don’t think I’ve ever been so enamored with the eggplant! We are major carnivores and have been trying to make more meat-less dishes. When cooked correctly, eggplant is tender and meaty which makes it a perfect meat substitute. I made the eggplant two ways (baked and sautéed) because I was curious, and I included tutorials for both. These Open-Faced Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches were so satisfying!...

We have my sister-in-law to thank for this recipe, because she served this at my baby shower, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. It’s the perfect non-alcoholic drink for entertaining, with no added sugar. Everyone loves it! Benefits of Oranges Is orange water good for you? Here’s what you’ll love about adding oranges to your water. Even without the fiber, orange juice may help to lower blood pressure....

What Is Panzanella Salad At its heart, panzanella salad is an Italian classic that celebrates the waste-not, want-not philosophy. Traditionally it features crusty stale bread, sun-ripened juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber all tossed together with fresh basil and a zesty vinaigrette. My rendition encompasses all these elements, but I bumped up the savory goodness one more notch by incorporating briny Kalamata olives and capers! But what’s truly great about this classic bread salad is that while its flavors might transport you to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, the actual prep time won’t steal hours from your day....

We appreciate simple egg breakfasts like Breakfast Quesadillas, Frittatas, and of course Omelettes. They are filling and so easy to make. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Omelette Video Tutorial If you enjoyed this Omelette video recipe, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel (P.S. Click the BELL icon so you can be the first to know when we post a new video). Thanks for subscribing. It means so much to me....

What Are Pig Shots Pig Shots are basically little bites of heaven – think smoky bacon wrapped around juicy sausage, stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. I mix cream cheese, cheddar, and a hint of jalapeño for that perfect spicy kick, then sprinkle them with brown sugar before air frying them until they’re crispy and gooey. These tasty morsels are a hit at any party or just as a fun snack!...