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During the summer, we use our grill all the time! I dislike using my oven due to the heat that it throws off so the grill is the way to go.
I found Farmland® Southwest Peppercorn St. Louis Ribs in the meat section of my local Walmart and knew that I wanted to make them for dinner. I love when a company makes it easier on me; like already marinating the ribs. All I had to do was open the package and place them on my grill (not directly on the flame) for 1.5 hours. I made sure to go out and check on the ribs several times and flipped them over once.
While the ribs were cooking I prepared my go to pasta salad. It’s easy to make, tastes awesome and goes with everything. You can adjust the seasoning of the pasta salad to fit your tastes. I also usually cut the recipe in half when it is just the three of us.
- 1 box of 16 oz Pasta (I used tri-colored rotini, but macaroni or shells would also work), cooked, drained and cooled
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip/Mayo
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 4 Teaspoons Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Green Pepper, chopped
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- Cheddar Cheese, cubed
- While the pasta is cooking, mix together miracle whip/mayo and milk. Add in sugar, salt, pepper, green pepper and onion.
- Once pasta is cooked, I cool it off by running cold water over it.
- Fold pasta and cheese into the mixture.
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How do you like to cook ribs?
PATRICE says
Farmland ribs & pasta looks tastey and fresh. Your recipe idea seems easy must try. Share on Pinterest.
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Patrice! They definitely were tasty, tender and fresh.
Scott says
Here in Iowa, ribs are pretty much a state food. This time of year we have them at least three times a month!
mybigfathappylife says
Yum Scott!
Logan Can says
This looks so delicious! I love ribs and pasta salad in the summertime! They are perfect for BBQs!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Logan! I agree!
HoLLEY GRAINGER says
DELICIOUS RECIPES AND JUST IN TIME FOR THE 4TH OF JULY!
mybigfathappylife says
These would be perfect for the 4th of July!
aimee fauci says
I let my husband cook ribs and he normally smokes them after he babies… put his special rub on them and brown sugar and then he babysits they while they are smoking. They are amazing.
mybigfathappylife says
That sounds so good Aimee!
Stacey says
ooh, the macaroni salad sounds great! The ribs too, but I’ve been looking for a recipes for pasta salad! Thanks for sharing!!
mybigfathappylife says
I hope you enjoy the pasta salad Stacey! It’s so easy to make.
Krayl @ An Appealing Plan says
My husband loves ribs and I don’t make them enough… You have me inspired!
mybigfathappylife says
Very easy Krayl! They were so tender and flavorful!
Louida says
Yum!!!!!
mybigfathappylife says
Yes,the ribs were delicious and the pasta salad is such a stand by.
Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says
Yummy! Sounds like a great meal for this weekend!!! Thank you for sharing at the Creative Inspiration Link Party.
mybigfathappylife says
It would be perfect!
Brandyn says
This looks delicious! I’ll have to try these soon!
Thank you for sharing with us at #MommyMeetupMondays!
mybigfathappylife says
I hope you enjoy!
Erlene says
Love that you don’t have to prep the meat and can just throw it on the grill. I’ll give these ribs a try and your salad a try.
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Erlene! I love that there is no prep work for the ribs. Makes dinner so easy!
Diana Rambles says
Those ribs look amazing!! I saw them in the store the other day but thought they might be too peppery.
mybigfathappylife says
Diana they were really good! Even my daughter enjoyed them.