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Winding Creek Ranch Recipes

Delicious, family-friendly recipes that are always easy and never complicated. Browse recipes for an easy weeknight dinner idea using an air fryer, pellet grill, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Here is a collection of my favorite easy-to-make recipes for busy mornings, lazy Sundays, and everything in between. Try simple and easy brunch ideas and recipes for homemade bread, buns, and muffins that your family will love! Find delicious and easy dessert recipes like cheesecake and homemade ice cream!
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Winding Creek Ranch | Quick & Easy Family Recipes
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This contains: Three smoked turkey thighs on a serving platter, showing crispy, golden-brown skin.
Smoked Turkey Thighs Recipe
These smoked turkey thighs are my solution for when I want turkey but don't need a whole bird. They come out with a nice smoky flavor and stay really juicy. The skin gets crispy too, which is a bonus. I usually use a mix of herbs and spices, nothing fancy. They're great on their own or shredded for sandwiches and salads. It's become a regular in our house, especially in fall when we're craving Thanksgiving flavors. Plus, they're cheaper than turkey breast and have more flavor.
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This contains: A serving of sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping, inspired by Ruth's Chris, in a white baking dish.
Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe – Holiday Favorite
Enjoy Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole at home! This creamy, sweet, and buttery casserole is topped with a crunchy pecan crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday dinner. Your guests will go back for seconds!
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This contains: Bowl of hearty Irish lamb stew with Guinness, filled with tender lamb, potatoes, and carrots, garnished with fresh herbs.
Irish Lamb Stew with Guinness
Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Irish Lamb Stew made with Guinness! Tender lamb, potatoes, carrots, and a rich Guinness broth make this stew the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights.
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This contains: Bowl of easy white chicken chili with cream cheese, topped with shredded cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Easy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese
This creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese is the perfect comfort food! Packed with tender chicken, beans, and a rich, flavorful broth, this easy recipe comes together in about 45 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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This contains: A bowl of broccoli salad with bacon, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing, served in a white dish.
Easy Broccoli Salad
This Broccoli Salad is a fresh and crunchy side dish, packed with crisp broccoli, bacon, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing. It's perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a simple weeknight dinner, and comes together in just minutes!
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This contains: Creamy white Alfredo sauce in a white bowl, showing a thick, smooth texture with visible flecks of black pepper and green herbs.
Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce | Restaurant Quality in 15 Minutes
This Alfredo sauce is my go-to when I want something that tastes like it's from a nice Italian place. The half-and-half makes it creamy without being too heavy. It takes about 15 minutes total, mostly just stirring. It comes out smooth and rich, with a good garlic flavor. I usually toss it with fettuccine, but it's great on any pasta.
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This contains: Plate of bright red buffalo chicken thighs from the air fryer, showing crispy edges and a cut piece revealing juicy meat.
Spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs | Game Day Favorite Made Easy
These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfect for when you want wings but don't want the mess. They're easier to eat and meatier than wings, but still have that spicy buffalo kick. Just season the thighs, air fry them, then toss in buffalo sauce. They come out crispy outside and juicy inside. It only takes about 20 minutes total. I serve them with some blue cheese or ranch and celery sticks.
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This contains: Plate of carnitas street tacos showing shredded pork with crispy edges in small corn tortillas, topped with diced jalapeno peppers.
No-Fuss Slow Cooker Carnitas | Taco Night Perfected
These Slow Cooker Carnitas Street Tacos are my go-to for effortless entertaining. I've nailed the perfect blend of spices and cooking time for melt-in-your-mouth pork. Just dump everything in the slow cooker, and hours later, you've got restaurant-quality carnitas. The meat comes out tender, flavorful, and ready for crisping up under the broiler. I love setting out a taco bar with all the fixings - it's always a hit for game days or casual dinner parties.
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This contains: Stack of homemade flatbreads on a wooden board, some folded to show flexibility, with visible grill marks and a light dusting of flour.
No-Fuss 3 Ingredient Flatbread
This no yeast flatbread is a total lifesaver. Just mix, roll, cook in a pan for a few minutes. Done. It's soft, flexible, and way better than store-bought. Perfect for impromptu Indian nights, quick pizza bases, or when you need something to mop up a curry.
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This contains: A casserole dish of baked rigatoni al forno, topped with golden, melted cheese and fresh herbs, ready to serve for a comforting dinner.
Rigatoni al Forno
This hearty Rigatoni al Forno is a baked pasta dish loaded with flavor. Tender rigatoni is tossed in a rich tomato sauce, layered with gooey cheese, and baked until bubbly and golden. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner.
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This contains: A bowl of smoked chili garnished with chopped jalapeno peppers on a white table.
Smoked Chili
This smoky take on classic chili combines ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, all cooked low and slow on a smoker for a rich, deep flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or game day, this smoked chili is a must-try twist on a hearty favorite.
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This contains: A steaming bowl of white chicken chili topped with tortilla chips and sliced jalapeno peppers.
White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Made with tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices, it’s creamy, comforting, and ready in under an hour. Top with cheese, avocado, and a squeeze of lime for a dish the whole family will love!
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This contains: Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce in a serving bowl, ready to be poured over pasta or served with your favorite dishes.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
This rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce is the ultimate comfort food. Made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese, it comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for tossing with pasta or drizzling over chicken, this easy recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
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This contains: Platter of golden-brown smoked venison meatballs on a rustic wooden board, showing a light smoke ring and garnished with fresh herbs.
Smoked Venison Meatballs
These Smoked Venison Meatballs from Winding Creek Ranch are the perfect way to use up that ground venison in your freezer and convert those "I don't like deer meat" folks. The pellet grill adds just the right amount of smoke, keeping the meatballs juicy while giving them a flavor that'll make you forget about boring old beef.
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This contains: Close-up of a venison Philly cheesesteak sandwich, showing thinly sliced meat, melted cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions spilling out of a toasted roll.
Easy Venison Philly Cheesesteak | Wild Game Meets Comfort Food
This Venison Philly Cheesesteak is perfect for wild game lovers. It takes that lean venison and turns it into something even the pickiest eaters will devour. The meat comes out tender and packed with flavor, perfectly balanced by the crisp veggies and gooey cheese. I started making these as a way to use up some deer meat, and now it's become a family favorite. It's quick enough for a weeknight dinner but feels like a treat.