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Easy And Delicious Family Recipes

Easy, family friendly recipes for every kitchen

Welcome to Winding Creek Ranch, my little corner of the internet where I've shared over 540 recipes from my farmhouse kitchen, including viral favorites with hundreds of thousands of views. If you love easy, family-friendly food, you're in the right place. Here you'll find the best smoker recipes, sourdough recipes, home canning recipes, air fryer dishes, and family dinners you'll want to make again and again. Always easy, always delicious. ❤️

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A loaf of homemade sourdough bread in the Dutch oven it was just baked in.

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No Knead Sourdough Bread

This super easy no-knead sourdough bread has over 438K views, and thousands of home bakers swear by it.

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the latest

  • Ninja Creami lemon ice cream in a white bowl with lemon zest and fresh lemon slices.
    Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream
  • Finished air fryer steaks with a browned crust resting in the air fryer basket.
    Perfect Air Fryer Steak (Tender and Juicy)
  • Slice of strawberry pretzel salad topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on a white plate.
    The Easiest Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
  • Smoked chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on a white plate.
    Smoked Chicken Breast in Electric Smoker
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Backyard Smoker Favorites

Now that the sun is out, it's the perfect time for low-and-slow weekend cooking. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these smoker recipes are designed for easy outdoor entertaining and maximum flavor.

  • Smoked pork loin roast cut in slices on a wooden cutting board.
    Pellet Grill Smoked Pork Loin Roast
  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
    The Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker
  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
    Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill
  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
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Spring Sides

Brighten up your dinner table with fresh, seasonal flavors.

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  • Creamy cucumber and onion salad in a white serving bowl.
    Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
  • An overhead picture of smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob
  • A closeup of homemade coleslaw in a white bowl.
    Easy Miracle Whip Coleslaw Recipe
  • Grilled smoked asparagus spears on a stainless steel vegetable tray.
    Smoked Asparagus on the Pellet Grill

Sourdough Recipes

Easy sourdough recipes with step-by-step instructions for beginners and pros.

  • Rustic sourdough discard bread with a crisp golden crust and deep scoring, freshly baked in parchment paper.
    Easy Sourdough Discard Bread (Ready in 3 Hours)
  • Golden sourdough discard waffle topped with yogurt and fresh blueberries on a white plate.
    Quick Sourdough Discard Waffles Recipe
  • A sliced pizza on a cutting board topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.
    Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough (No Yeast)
  • A loaf of homemade whole wheat sourdough bread cooling on a wire rack.
    Easy No-Knead Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
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Active sourdough starter with a spongy, web-like structure and visible bubbles in a jar.

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The EASIEST Sourdough Starter Recipe

Spring is the perfect time to get your kitchen blooming with a fresh starter! If you've been intimidated by the thought of a starter, this is the recipe for you. I've simplified the process so you can have a bubbly, active starter ready for baking in 7-14 days.

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Rhubarb Recipes

Rhubarb season is finally here! There's nothing like that signature tart flavor to kick off spring baking. Whether you're using fresh stalks from the garden or some you've tucked away in the freezer, these easy desserts are the perfect way to celebrate the new season.

  • Raspberry jam in glass jars, with a spoon of jam beside it.
    Homemade Raspberry Rhubarb Jam (No Pectin, Low Sugar)
  • Strawberry rhubarb muffins with cream cheese on a cooling rack and on a white bowl, with strawberries scattered around.
    Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Muffins
  • A piece of strawberry rhubarb cake on a white plated, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.
    Strawberry Rhubarb Cake from Cake Mix
  • A bowl of air fried rhubarb crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Air Fryer Rhubarb Crisp
  • Strawberry rhubarb crisp in baking dish with golden oat topping and bubbling fruit filling, served with vanilla ice cream.
    Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Two waffle cones filled with raspberry rhubarb ice cream, displaying the vibrant colors of the fruit and the creamy texture, perfect for a summer treat.
    Homemade Raspberry Rhubarb Ice Cream

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Easy Spring Brunch & Breakfast

Start your morning with something special. From waffles to hearty casseroles, these recipes are perfect for a slow weekend morning.

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  • Golden sourdough discard waffle topped with yogurt and fresh blueberries on a white plate.
    Quick Sourdough Discard Waffles Recipe
  • Chocolate chip oatmeal banana bread in a white loaf pan.
    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe
  • Oven baked fluffy omelet casserole made with fresh peppers, cheese, and ham.
    Fluffy Oven-Baked Western Omelet Casserole
  • A stack of banana pancakes topped with sliced banana and maple syrup.
    Easy Fluffy Banana Pancakes Recipe
Two scoops of creamy Ninja Creami coconut ice cream in a white bowl, topped with toasted coconut flakes.

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Ninja Creami Coconut Ice Cream

This Ninja Creami Coconut Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and full of real coconut flavor.

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Ninja Creami Recipes

Create decadent, creamy treats at home with real ingredients!

  • A scoop of creamy cookies and cream ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint jar, highlighting the rich texture and Oreo cookie chunks.
    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
  • An ice cream scoop scooping up the Fairlife chocolate milk ice cream from a Ninja Creami pint jar.
    Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream
  • Creamy blueberry ice cream in white bowls with fresh blueberries scattered around.
    The Easiest Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream
  • Three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl with a pint jar and ice cream scoop in the background.
    Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (without Cream Cheese)
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Easy Cold Drinks

Skip the coffee shop line! Whether you need a perfect iced coffee to start your morning or a fruity refresher for a sunny afternoon, these easy drink recipes are the best way to cool down.

  • Cream being poured over coffee and ice cubes in a tall glass to make the perfect iced coffee at home.
    How to Make Homemade Iced Coffee at Home
  • Strawberry Acai Refreshers in a Starbucks cup with a green straw.
    Strawberry Acai Refresher (Easy Starbucks Copycat)
  • A picture of a Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha in a tall glass.
    Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
  • Homemade lemonade in glasses garnished with fresh mint and lemon wedges.
    Homemade Cane Sugar Lemonade Recipe
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A baking sheet with three Big Mac smash burger tacos with lettuce, pickles, onions, and sauce.

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Big Mac Smash Tacos

The ultimate game night mashup - all the flavors of a Big Mac inside a crispy smash burger taco.

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Playoff Party Favorites

Whether it's the playoffs or a weekend get-together, these recipes are total crowd-pleasers. From crispy Smoked Chicken Wings to my viral Shotgun Shells, these are the easy, savory snacks that make any game night better.

  • Buffalo chicken dip in a glass casserole dish, with tortilla chips sprinkled along the outside of the dish.
    Buffalo Chicken Dip - No Cream Cheese
  • Smoked jalapeno poppers on a grilling tray, garnished with red pepper flakes.
    Best Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • A foil pan of smoked party ribs with a glossy BBQ glaze.
    Smoked BBQ Party Ribs
  • Crispy smoked shotgun shells stacked in a pyramid style on a wooden cutting board.
    Smoked Shotgun Shells on Pellet Grill
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Top 10 Recipes

  • Perfectly cooked air fryer boneless thighs in the air fryer basket.
    Perfectly Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
  • A loaf of homemade sourdough bread in the Dutch oven it was just baked in.
    Easiest Ever No Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe
  • Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.
    Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
  • Crispy smoked shotgun shells stacked in a pyramid style on a wooden cutting board.
    Smoked Shotgun Shells on Pellet Grill
  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
    Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill
  • A scoop of creamy cookies and cream ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint jar, highlighting the rich texture and Oreo cookie chunks.
    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
  • A smoked spatchcock chicken with crispy skin on a baking sheet with a side of BBQ sauce.
    Smoked Spatchcock Chicken On Pellet Grill
  • Rustic sourdough discard bread with a crisp golden crust and deep scoring, freshly baked in parchment paper.
    Easy Sourdough Discard Bread (Ready in 3 Hours)

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Closeup of smoked chicken thighs stacked on a white plate.

★★★★★

Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

"I've used this recipe many times. The meat is always juicy & full of flavor." - Lara

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Extra crispy air fryer chicken wings on a serving tray with ranch dipping sauce.

★★★★★

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

"These wings were absolutely PERFECT." - Kirby

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  • Jars of homemade canned spaghetti sauce on a wooden table.
    Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
  • Cream being poured over coffee and ice cubes in a tall glass to make the perfect iced coffee at home.
    How to Make Homemade Iced Coffee at Home
  • Maple soy glazed salmon on a white plate with rice, sliced avocado, and sliced lime.
    Best Oven-Baked Maple Soy Glazed Salmon
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Meet Jeri

Hey there! I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, writer, photographer, and videographer here at Winding Creek Ranch. I'm a self-taught cook who loves creating simple recipes that actually work in a real home kitchen. From smoked meats to sourdough bread and weeknight dinners, I'm here to show you just how easy cooking can be.

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My Favorite Recipes

  • Ultra crispy sweet potato fries on brown paper with a side of ketchup.
    Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries With Cornstarch
  • Smoked pork loin roast cut in slices on a wooden cutting board.
    Pellet Grill Smoked Pork Loin Roast
  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe

Quick Weeknight Dinners

  • A bowl full of creamy marry me chicken soup in a serving bowl with a spoon and a side of garlic bread.
    Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
  • Creamy Boursin tomato pasta in a casserole dish with spinach and fresh basil leaves.
    Oven-Baked Boursin Tomato Pasta
  • A delicious serving of beef and broccoli garnished with sesame seeds and chives, elegantly plated over a bed of steamed rice.
    Panda Express Beef and Broccoli (Copycat Recipe)
  • Honey garlic shrimp with asparagus and potatoes served in white bowl, showing juicy pink shrimp, bright green asparagus, and golden potatoes with caramelized sauce.
    Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus
more weeknight dinner recipes

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Air Fryer Recipes

Quick, easy air fryer meals perfect for busy weeknights.

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  • Cooked bacon-wrapped chicken in the air fryer basket.
    Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
  • Tender and juicy air fryer bone in pork chops in the air fryer basket, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Perfect Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
  • Air fryer chicken alfredo in a white pasta bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Air Fryer Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Extra crispy air fryer chicken wings on a serving tray with ranch dipping sauce.
    Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings With Baking Powder

Easy Family Dinners

  • A chicken breast stuffed with homemade stuffing on a white plate with green salad.
    Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast (with Stove Top or Homemade)
  • A white casserole dish filled with baked meatball casserole, garnished with fresh basil.
    Easy Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
  • Baked stuffed peppers garnished with fresh parsley in a casserole dish.
    Baked Stuffed Peppers With Rice, Cheese & Ground Beef
  • Homemade meatloaf, covered in sauce, sliced into servings on a white plate.
    Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce and Brown Sugar
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Easy Smoothie Recipes

Quick smoothies packed with fruit - perfect for breakfast or snacks.

  • Three thick smoothie bowls topped with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peaches, coconut, chia seeds, and almonds.
    How to Make a Super Thick Smoothie Bowl
  • Strawberry banana smoothie in a clear glass with two straws.
    Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
  • A coconut bowl filled with an acai smoothie bowl, topped with fruit.
    Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
  • Strawberry peach smoothie in a tall glass garnished with fresh strawberry slices and peaches, showing bright pink color and creamy texture.
    Easy Strawberry Peach Smoothie Recipe (with Yogurt)
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Salmon Recipes

All of these salmon recipes are easy and delicious! Perfect for weeknights or weekends!

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  • Traeger smoked salmon on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Salmon Dry Brine Recipe
  • Honey glazed smoked salmon on a serving platter with chopsticks beside it.
    Honey Glazed Smoked Salmon Recipe on Pellet Grill
  • A fork with a piece of smoked salmon on it.
    Easy Masterbuilt Smoker Salmon Recipe
  • Instant pot smoked salmon chowder in a white bowl with a white spoon lifting up a spoonful of creamy chowder.
    Easy Instant Pot Salmon Chowder

Venison Recipes

Easy venison recipes for roasts, stews, and more that make wild game tender and delicious.

  • Two smoked bacon wrapped venison backstraps on a baking sheet.
    Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstraps
  • Sweet and Sour Venison Meatballs simmering in white baking dish, showing glossy sauce coating each meatball.
    Best Ever Sweet And Sour Venison Meatballs
  • Venison pot roast on a bed of spinach leaves on a white platter.
    Easy Instant Pot Venison Roast Recipe
  • A backtrap with slices cut in a cast iron skillet, garnished with fresh rosemary.
    Pan-Seared Venison Backstrap in Cast Iron Skillet
more venison recipes →

Easy Bread Recipes

Freshly baked breads that are always a hit.

  • Fresh homemade vegan buns stacked on top of each other, with more in the background.
    Old Fashioned Fluffy Air Buns Recipe
  • Soft homemade 3 ingredient flatbread stacked on a cutting board.
    3 Ingredient Flatbread (No Yogurt)
  • A white plate full of stacked biscuits with a small bowl of margarine for serving.
    Quick Homemade Biscuits With No Milk
  • A freshly baked hamburger bun topped with sesame seeds on a cookie sheet.
    Super Soft Hamburger Bun Recipe
more bread recipes →

Easy Canning Recipes

  • Six jars of pickled beets on a wooden counter with beet leaves.
    Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
  • Jars of homemade canned spaghetti sauce on a wooden table.
    Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
  • A quart jar filled with pickled carrots with garlic and dill on a wooden counter.
    Quick Pickled Carrots with Dill and Garlic
  • An open jar of cowboy candy with a spoon in it.
    Small Batch Canned Cowboy Candy Recipe
more canning recipes

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Your favorite recipes, refreshed to make them even better.

  • A crisp white bowl filled with homemade keto pico de gallo, nested perfectly in the center of a large yellow bowl overflowing with crunchy tortilla chips.
    Authentic Keto Pico de Gallo (Low Carb Salsa Fresca)
  • Bakery-style chocolate chip banana muffins on a white plate with sprigs of fresh mint.
    Bakery-Style Double Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
  • Chili lime chicken smoked to perfection served with slices of fresh lime.
    Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts
  • Air fried green beans on a white serving platter.
    Air Fryer Green Beans
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Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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Smoker Favorites

  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
    The Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker
  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
    Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill

Spring Recipes

  • Grilled smoked asparagus spears on a stainless steel vegetable tray.
    Smoked Asparagus on the Pellet Grill
  • Creamy cucumber and onion salad in a white serving bowl.
    Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
  • A piece of strawberry rhubarb cake on a white plated, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.
    Strawberry Rhubarb Cake from Cake Mix
  • Creamy blueberry ice cream in white bowls with fresh blueberries scattered around.
    The Easiest Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream

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