Welcome to Winding Creek Ranch!
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, I share tried-and-true recipes using everyday ingredients. These are the meals I cook for my own family, so you can count on each one to be a winner! 😋
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Smoked Summer Dinner Recipes
- Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
- The Best Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe in Electric Smoker
- Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
- Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
- Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill
- Smoked Beer Can Chicken On Pellet Grill
- Smoked Pineapple Stand Chicken Recipe on Pellet Grill
Easy Sides for BBQs
- Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
- Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Easy Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and Pudding
- Easy Miracle Whip Coleslaw Recipe
- Best Smoked Mac and Cheese On Pellet Grill
- Easy Smoked Corn on the Cob in Foil
- Smoked Baked Potatoes on Pellet Grill
- Best Smoked Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon
Summer Salad Recipes
- Easy Greek Cucumber Salad
- Ultimate Panera Copycat Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad
- Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
- Best Creamy Red Skin Potato Salad
- Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
- Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe With Chopped Bacon
- Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad with Feta
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (with Avocado)
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- Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
- Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
- Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings With Baking Powder
- The Best Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe in Electric Smoker
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
- Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Juicy Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops
- Smoked Spatchcock Chicken On Pellet 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!

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Smoked Steaks on Pellet Grill
These fall-off-the-bone tender steaks are restaurant quality!
Quick Weeknight Dinners
Get dinner on the table quickly with these fast and flavorful recipes.
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Breakfast + 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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Pellet Grill Brisket
Tender, juicy, and no trimming needed!
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Sourdough Recipes
These sourdough recipes are easy and delicious!

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