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One Of Our Favorite Meatball Recipes, Back By Popular Demand

These Cranberry Meatballs pack a lot of flavors and would be great as a party appetizer or as part of a full meal.  And since they stand out a bit from the crowd, they are sure to be remembered (and remembered well). I have done meatballs plenty of different ways, but I hadn’t tried them this way before. Normally, I only think of cranberry (and cranberry sauce in particular) as something for desserts or for certain holiday dishes, but I have to say that it works very well here for something that can be served most any time of year.

That nice sweet and sour combination works well with so many things! My husband had his doubts about these when he heard what’s in them… He’s like that, whenever I’m making something that he thinks is a bit too experimental!

Well, I got the last laugh when he ended up going for a third helping!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Recipe Girl

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Quick Tip: Try serving these with oven baked potatoes – so delicious!

Yes, it’s another fantastic Chinese food recipe for your slow-cooker!  You can’t beat a slow-cooker recipe for convenience, and this delicious Slow-Cooker Cashew Chicken tastes a lot better than most takeout options.

I have been to some absolutely out of this world Chinese restaurants in my time, but most of the time, when I want a little Chinese food without cooking, I find myself settling for the usual buffet or takeout options.  It’s not bad, really, and some of it is even approaching good, but I can still tell that there’s something missing, you know?  I was eager to break out my Crock-Pot again and try this recipe, and I thought that it turned out very well.  If you have the time to let your slow cooker work its magic, you can put together some great meals without much hassle at all.

Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of  12 Tomatoes; original recipe by The Recipe Critic.

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Quick tip: Serve with rice or noodles.

Love barbecue ribs but don’t have the time to spend by the grill? Then consider trying these sweet and savory Sriracha-Cranberry Baby Back Ribs! Just a touch of heat without being overwhelming, and the best part: It’s a slow cooker recipe! This is great as part of an easy family meal or as finger food that everyone at your next party will eagerly devour.

I love my Southern barbecue ribs! You could say that living fairly close to Memphis has me a bit spoiled. I don’t always feel like spending a lot of time standing over a grill, though; sometimes, I love to focus on cooking up some fabulous sides! I was eager to break out the Crock-Pot and try these slow-cooked baby back ribs. They were easy to prepare, with little hassle (just a few minutes in the oven after their time in the Crock-Pot), and they were well worth the wait.

Original recipe courtesy of Recipe Girl

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Quick tip: This dish is perfect for a game night!

This Classic American Meatloaf is a winner as a main dish in a hearty, home-cooked meal. When you do it right, you can’t really go wrong with a classic, and this recipe gets it right, all the way. The savory beef flavor and soft, sweet topping are sure to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

One of Mother’s lighter meals (“lighter” being a bit of a relative term–her suppers were famous for being rich and filled with numerous sides, in generous portions) was meatloaf just like this, served with creamy mashed potatoes and juicy green beans. I rarely resisted having a second slice of meatloaf when we had it (and a second helping of green beans–the way that she boiled them with bacon, pepper, and just a modest helping of chopped sweet yellow onion was just heavenly). Even when I was really little, I couldn’t really understand why so many people thought that meatloaf was bland, boring, or “blah.” I guess that they never really had meatloaf the way that she made it.

Mother was very much a “dash of this, splash of that” sort of cook who often experimented, frequently tossed away parts of recipes that she didn’t think would work, and rarely measured unless it was a recipe that demanded great precision (such as a cake baked from scratch). This was great when you had the opportunity to watch her at her craft and have her hands-on guidance but not so great if you were trying to replicate her dishes independently. I think that this recipe captures her version of meatloaf rather well.

Recipe courtesy of Cool Home Recipes

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Quick tip: Serve with mashed potatoes!

No, this sinful creation isn’t healthy in the slightest, but don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it! This Rochester Garbage Plate is a perfect go-to when you have to feed your meat and starch fix. Boy, is it good!

I was brought up in the Deep South cooking tradition, and I love my gourmet creations. But I enjoy exploring what other regions have to offer, and now and then, I just want to indulge in some earthy, down-home fare. I came across this Garbage Plate recipe, and it looked perfect for feeding that primal meat-and-starch craving that even the most refined chefs and food lovers have now and then. And the wry humorist in me thought that it would be great to go around saying, “I ate Garbage today; you should try some, too!”

I know better than to set my expectations TOO high on such a dish, famous or not, and the word “garbage” is in the name, haha, but let’s just say that I was pleasantly surprised by the results. The accolades that this regional dish received from the Food Network and the Travel Channel were well deserved, it seems.

Recipe developed by Heather Homemade

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Quick Tip: I always add a bit of red pepper flakes to the sauce!