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This food blog features simple, delicious recipes for every occasion – from pellet smoker and air fryer dishes to Instant Pot meals and stovetop favorites. Whether planning a weeknight dinner, weekend cookout, holiday dinner, or looking for sides and desserts, we share tried-and-true recipes using everyday ingredients. These are the meals we cook for our own family, so you can count on each one to be a winner! 😋
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Favorite Smoker Recipes
Fire up the smoker and get ready for bold, smoky flavor! These popular smoker recipes are tried-and-true favorites, from tender brisket and juicy ribs to smoked side dishes and desserts that take things to the next level.
- Easy Smoked Chicken Legs Recipe On Pellet Grill
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- Easy Smoked Pork Tenderloin on Pellet Grill
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- Easy Smoked Pork Butt On Traeger Grill
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Air Fryer Recipes
Quick and delicious meals in record time!
Game Day Favorites
Score big with our crowd-pleasing lineup of delicious appetizers like chicken wings, spicy jalapeno poppers, spinach dip, and taco dip.
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Soups and Stews
Warm up with these winter favorites!
Favorite Side Dishes
No meal is complete without the perfect side dish! Whether you need something hearty for a backyard cookout, a quick veggie to pair with dinner, or a holiday-worthy classic, these tried-and-true recipes bring big flavor to every plate.
Quick Weeknight Dinners
Get dinner on the table quickly with these fast and flavorful recipes.
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Breakfast or Brunch Recipes
Start your day with something special!
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Salmon Recipes
All of these salmon recipes are easy and delicious! Perfect for weeknights or weekends!

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Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
This easy and hearty soup is thick, hearty, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Sourdough Recipes
These sourdough recipes are easy and delicious!

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