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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 need to get too complicated with stir fry. This Chicken Bok Choy stir fry dish has gourmet flavor without all of the hassle. It’s a light, healthy recipe that you can prepare and cook in under half an hour, and it is great if you want some good Asian flavor without all of the really hot spices.

I have thrown together some really complicated stir-fry dishes in the past. Tons of prep, a couple of hours in the kitchen… the results were delicious, but sometimes, you just don’t have time for that. And though I love to pack the heat into some of my culinary delights, I know that isn’t for everyone. If your family (or guests) want something a little exotic-tasting for dinner but aren’t too keen on the super-spicy stuff, and you would rather not spend all day in the kitchen this go-’round, you really ought to give this chicken stir fry a try.

Recipe courtesy of Recipe.com

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of red papper flakes to your liking.

This amazing Bacon-Wrapped Dijon Pork Tenderloin takes a bunch of classic flavors and combines them in a way that really works wonders!

I love pork, and I am always looking for new and creative ways to make it taste different for my family. I have done Dijon pork tenderloins; I have done bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin; and I have done garlic pork tenderloins. But this was my first time to combine all three flavors into a bacon-wrapped garlic Dijon pork tenderloin.

I thought it turned out extremely well and was easy to prepare!  Why didn’t I think of this combination before? This is so delicious and definitely worth to try. It’s sure to be a family favorite.

Original Recipe Will Cook for Smiles

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Quick Tip: Reheat leftovers in a saute pan over medium heat.