Easy, family friendly recipes for every kitchen
Welcome to Winding Creek Ranch! I'm Jeri, and I've shared more than 550 easy, family-friendly recipes from my farmhouse kitchen. Whether you're firing up the pellet grill, baking sourdough, pulling out the air fryer, spinning up a Ninja Creami treat, or preserving fresh summer produce, you'll find reliable recipes with step-by-step instructions anyone can follow. From backyard BBQs to quick weeknight dinners and homemade desserts, I'm here to help you cook with confidence. ❤️
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No Knead Sourdough Bread
This easy no-knead sourdough bread has been viewed more than 459,000 times and has helped thousands of home bakers create beautiful artisan loaves with just a few simple ingredients.
Backyard Smoker Favorites
Summer is made for cooking outside. From juicy smoked chicken and tender brisket to crowd-pleasing appetizers and easy side dishes, these smoker and pellet grill recipes are packed with smoky flavor and designed to help you cook with confidence.
Late Summer Favorites
Fire up the grill, grab the fresh produce, and make the most of late summer. These reader-favorite recipes are perfect for backyard BBQs, family dinners, and easy entertaining all season long.
Easy Canning Recipes
Preserve summer's best fruits and vegetables with easy, beginner-friendly canning recipes.
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BBQ Side Dishes
Fresh salads, grilled vegetables, pasta salads, potatoes, and easy BBQ sides that pair perfectly with everything from burgers to brisket.
Sourdough Recipes
From beginner-friendly loaves to discard recipes, these step-by-step sourdough recipes make baking homemade bread easier than ever.
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The EASIEST Sourdough Starter Recipe
Ready to bake your first loaf? This beginner-friendly sourdough starter recipe walks you through every step so you can create a bubbly, active starter that's ready for baking in just 7 to 14 days.
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Breakfast Recipes
Start your day with easy breakfast recipes the whole family will love. From quick weekday breakfasts to leisurely weekend brunches, you'll find plenty of delicious ideas.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
You'd never guess this Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream starts with cottage cheese. It's smooth, delicious, naturally high in protein, and made with only four ingredients.
Ninja Creami Recipes
Homemade ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, and protein treats made with simple ingredients.
Refreshing Drink Recipes
Skip the coffee shop line! From refreshing iced coffees and Starbucks copycats to fruity refreshers and smoothies, these homemade drinks are easy to make any time of year.
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Ninja Creami Frozen Vanilla Yogurt
Just two ingredients are all you need to make this creamy Ninja Creami frozen yogurt. It's quick to prep, easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and one of the fastest-growing recipes on the blog.
BBQ Party Favorites
Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or feeding a hungry crowd, these easy appetizers, smoked meats, and crowd-pleasing sides are guaranteed to disappear fast.
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Top 10 Recipes
- Perfectly Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
- Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
- Easiest Ever No Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe
- Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
- Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Smoked Shotgun Shells on Pellet Grill
- Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
- Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
- Smoked Spatchcock Chicken On Pellet Grill
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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
"These wings were absolutely PERFECT." - Kirby
Meet Jeri
Hi! I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, writer, photographer, and videographer behind Winding Creek Ranch. I'm a self-taught home cook with a passion for creating simple recipes that actually work in a real family kitchen. Over the years, I've developed and tested hundreds of recipes on pellet grills, smokers, air fryers, and Ninja Creami machines in my own farmhouse kitchen to help home cooks make delicious meals with confidence. Whether you're smoking your first brisket, baking your first loaf of sourdough, or making a quick weeknight dinner, I'll walk you through every step.
Quick Weeknight Dinners
Easy family meals that are big on flavor and short on prep time.
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Air Fryer Recipes
Quick, crispy, and perfect for busy weeknights, these air fryer recipes make dinner easy.
Easy Family Dinners
Simple meals your whole family will ask for again and again.
Easy Smoothie Recipes
Fresh fruit smoothies that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cooling off on a warm day.
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Salmon Recipes
Easy salmon recipes for weeknights, entertaining, and everything in between.
Venison Recipes
Easy wild game recipes that make venison tender, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Easy Bread Recipes
Homemade breads, dinner rolls, and quick breads anyone can bake.
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