These BBQ ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender every time, without the need to tend a grill or oven for hours. Whether you use the Instant Pot or slow cooker, this easy recipe does most of the work for you before a quick finish under the broiler or on the grill creates that sticky, caramelized barbecue coating...

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Mocha cookies are the perfect choice when you want a chocolate cookie with a hint of coffee. The coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without overpowering it, while plenty of chocolate chips make every bite rich and satisfying. For both everyday and special enough to share, they’re a crowd pleasing cookie for coffee and chocolate lovers...

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These chocolate quinoa crisps are proof that a homemade treat can be both simple and satisfying. Made with just two ingredients, they deliver the perfect combination of rich chocolate and crispy quinoa in a quick 5-minute recipe that’s great for snacks, lunchboxes, or something sweet after dinner. If you love the popular Undercover Chocolate Quinoa...

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Here’s an orzo pasta salad you’ll reach for all year long from cozy weeknight dinners to picnics and potlucks. Tender orzo, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette come together in a fresh, flavorful dish that’s easy to make ahead! This orzo salad has become a back-pocket recipe for me, not only because...

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July meals tend to be lighter, more flexible, and often shaped around summer produce. These July dinner menus include complete dinners with sides that keep vegetables front and center while allowing room for quick cooking and warm weather schedules. Not sure why to menu plan? Check out all the great reasons here! July in Oregon...

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A monthly list of good things to do, buy, and read. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Welcome to the height of summertime – July! We’re planning to paddle on some of our wonderful Oregon lakes,...

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This egg roll in a bowl gives you all the savory, satisfying flavor of takeout in a quick one pan meal. Ramen noodles make it a little heartier and quicker, while the ingredients of ground meat, onions, coleslaw mix, and simple seasonings keeps it easy enough for busy weeknights. In just 25 minutes, you get...

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This pickle roll up proves that simple, real food ingredients can make a deliciously satisfying snack or appetizer. The recipe is an easy make ahead option for lunches, afternoon snacking, parties, holiday gatherings – or even a lunch. With its creamy, savory filling and tangy pickle center, this protein rich snack delivers plenty of flavor...

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These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies offer a little more substance than the average cookie, thanks to a mix of hearty oats, crunchy nuts, and nutritious seeds. They deliver the classic chocolate chip cookie flavor everyone loves while adding extra texture and staying power, which are great for gluten free snacks, lunchboxes or a healthy, 100...

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June cooking is all about simplicity, fresh flavors, and making the most of what’s in season. These June dinner menus offer complete meals with sides that rely on real ingredients and straightforward preparation, helping dinner stay relaxed and enjoyable as summer begins. Not sure why to menu plan? Check out all the great reasons here!...

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