Ferrel Family Recipes

Crockpot Ribs To me, ribs always seemed like a hard food to make.  I've heard of people slaving over their grills for hours.  I was not interested, I don't have the time or patience for that.  But my friend Heather Palmer made some amazing ribs and shared her secret with me and my family and I will forever be grateful.  These ribs wow a crowd!  I've made them for Christmas Eve dinner, formal dance dates, family get-togethers and Sunday dinners.  Everyone who has eaten my ribs rave about them.   Which is funny to me because they are one of my easiest meals.  Really.  First you need to buy your ribs.  Don't get anything but pork baby back ribs.  They have smaller bones and more meat and are delicious period.   Second, buy them from Costco.   Notice the price?  You get 3 racks of ribs for approx. $30.  I usually buy them and keep them in my freezer until a party or special event.  I take them out...

My family's favorite bread recipe!  It is so delicious, when it is cooking, the smell spreads through the house calling everyone to the kitchen.  The best part is that it's super easy to make!  That is why I put it in this blog.  Only favorite recipes are allowed in this blog, and part of being a favorite is that it isn't so painful to make again and again.  My friend Mina gave me this recipe and made it with me to show me how it's done.  I will forever be grateful for her.  She is an amazing cook and friend.   Rosemary Focaccia Bread First, Grab a large mixing bowl.  Then turn your tap on to the hottest setting and let the water get as hot it can.  Put 2 cups of hot tap water into the bowl.   Dissolve 2 Tbs. of honey into the warm water.   Add 1 Tbs. of yeast and stir it into the water/honey mixture.  Set it aside.  If you're really interested in watching the yeast grow, you can stare at it, 'cause I'm...

This salad has become a family favorite.  In fact, it is one of the only salads that my Littles will eat.  I have gotten many compliments from this salad when I bring it to luncheons or serve it to family or friends.  It has some surprising ingredients.  The first time I made the salad, I thought it was odd that it used crunched up Ramen Noodles on top and I didn't know what to do with the seasoning packets.  Instead of throwing them away, I put the packets in to the dressing and voila!  Flavor galore!  If you are anti-Ramen, or a purist, you may find that offensive.  But I like to live on the edge of whole foods and junk foods, so we combined them both in this delicious salad, ha!  Seriously though, I think a lot about feeding my family nutritious foods and I love that they will eat this salad and have dubbed it one of their favorite foods.  Maybe it will become a gateway drug to more salads in their future... Chinese Chicken Salad Reci...

Food is a family tradition passed on from generation to generation.  It brings joy and happiness and creates emotions and memories that last forever. Some of my most beloved recipes are ones that I have gathered from family and friends.  I loved learning these recipes step by step from loved ones.  This blog is a place to keep all of my family's favorite recipes in one place so they can continue to be enjoyed wherever we are.