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Jump to RecipeThese perfectly flavorful Smoked Beef Back Ribs are smoked low-and-slow until they reach the best ever juicy, tender, melt in your mouth texture! Follow this easy 3 step method for effortlessly amazing smoked beef ribs! Delicious smoked beef back ribs are an easy-to-make dinner with a great smoky flavor! Smoked Beef Back Ribs Recipe One of the best parts of summer has definitely got to be all of the grilled and smoked foods!...

Jump to RecipeWhen you have been baking and decorating sugar cookies for as many years as I have, you come to really appreciate some staple recipes like this fantastic Sugar Cookie Frosting (that hardens)! Easy to make, super white Sugar Cookie Frosting (that hardens) sets up beautifully for storing and sharing your decorated cut out sugar cookies! The wonderful bonus of this frosting is that it will set up and harden, which means that you can stack your decorated cookies for storing, sharing, and shipping to loved ones!...

Jump to Recipe These incredibly tasty Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Köttbullar with Lingonberries) pack so much flavor in that they have always been a family favorite!! ‘Mom’s Meatballs’, as they are called in their native country, are a go-to dinner made with staple ingredients and a whole lot of love! Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Köttbullar with Lingonberries) A classic beefy dish with rich, creamy gravy is always a hit in my home! This traditional recipe is no exception, and it never disappoints no matter how hungry everyone is!...

As more people worldwide receive COVID-19 boosters, one country is making it mandatory for travel purposes.​​For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.The Netherlands announced the only vaccine certificates that would be accepted are those that show that the holder has received a COVID-19 booster shot, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. According to the site, people who have not received a booster should still be able to travel within the European Union if they show proof of a negative COVID-19 test....

If you’re new to cruising, you might not know that cabins on most ships are designed for a minimum of two people.This means the lines expect each room to bring in revenue in the form of at least two cruise fares. If you choose to sail by yourself in a stateroom meant for two or more, you’re almost always charged the double-occupancy rate (the fare for one person plus a “single supplement”), meaning you’ll pay two full cruise fares even though it’s just you in the room....

The Miracle on Ice, that legendary 1980 Olympic hockey team coup in the XIII Winter Games—among those who witnessed it, who can ever forget it? Here’s what happened and a nod to the athletes who made it happen. The Story Behind the Miracle on Ice The Cold War was alive and well in February 1980 as the Soviets fought in Afghanistan. But weapons were put aside for the Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, New York that year—sort of....

01 of 20 20 Parents Who Are Awful At Text Messaging Via Daily Ha Ha. Haha, isn’t it hilarious when a beloved family member dies? Tell everyone in the family! We could all use a good belly laugh. Dear old mom and pop might try hard to stay up to date on technology and web trends, but they don’t always succeed in that mission. Whether they’re embarrassing their offspring on Facebook or trying (and failing) to be relevant on Twitter, the following twenty text exchanges prove that those sweet but hilariously clueless parental units should probably not text....

Many celebrities love flying airplanes — think John Travolta with a 707 parked at his house at a fly-in community in Florida. Or Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood.Usually, these A-listers will follow an inconspicuous flight training program and fly their own private planes, keeping their hobbies out of the public eye.However, if you fly with KLM often, there’s a small chance you will encounter a famous First Officer you might not expect: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands....

Jump to Recipe If you’re on the lookout for a great ancho chile substitute, then take a look at this list of 8 fantastic alternatives! I have a perfectly versatile range of ingredients from mild all the way to spicy. No matter which one you choose, it will taste fantastic as a substitute in any of your recipes! Best Ancho Chile Substitute Ancho chiles (and ancho chile powder) are dried poblano peppers....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Chase is now offering the British Airways Visa with a 100,000 mile sign-up bonus, which is double the already generous 50,000 bonus they’ve been offering for the past couple months. Details:- 50,000 miles after first purchase- an additional 50,000 miles after $2,500 spend in 90 days- 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on the card (25% more than most cards)- 2....

Canada on July 19 said that it would reopen its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens beginning on Aug. 9. Now, it has announced that the restrictions around entry will remain in place through Nov. 21.Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news!Back in July, Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu said in a statement that “With rising vaccination rates and fewer cases in Canada, we can begin to safely ease border measures....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Frontier Airlines is set to shake things up in Miami later this December when they start non-stop service to Miami from New York (LaGuardia), Philadelphia, Chicago and Denver. Miami, an American Airlines stronghold, doesn’t see much low-cost competition since Southwest and Spirit don’t serve the airport, instead opting for Ft. Lauderdale, just up I-95.Head to Miami for only $59 this winter....

Jump to RecipeEasy Cheesy Leftover Ham Pasta combines cubed ham, peas and carrots, and bowtie ( farfalle ) pasta in a creamy cheese sauce! This quick stove top dinner is a great family meal for busy schedules, or a relaxed weekend get together! Do you love leftover ham with pasta? Try my creamy Ham and Pea Pasta or my incredible Leftover Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese that offers something for everyone!...

It may be time to plan a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands this fall, because ticket prices are plummeting. Our pals at Thrifty Traveler have let us know about some incredible deals on trips to St. Thomas beginning this September and lasting all the way until June 2022. Some involve connecting flights depending on where you’re flying from, but there are also some major savings to be had on nonstop flights, too....

Jump to Recipe These Easter Fudge Covered Oreos are a colorful and festive spin on the Oreo original and my version of the perfect fudgy Oreo cookie! They’re easy to make and lots of fun to let the kids sprinkle all of the toppings onto! Mix your own sprinkle combo or use ready-to-go store-bought sprinkles! These cute Easter Oreos are so incredibly tasty and super easy to make too! Deliciously Fudgy Easter Oreos This sweet Easter treat will have your little egg gatherers dropping their baskets and running for the kitchen!...

Tokyo, a bustling city known for its glimmering streets and rich history, has been closed off to much of the world for the duration of the pandemic.However, Japan is set to reopen its borders for foreign tourism on Oct. 11, so you’ll want to book your flights to Tokyo as soon as possible.Flying to Tokyo can be expensive, but this deal discounts economy and business-class fares by as much as 60%....

People considering a holiday abroad once the U.K. reopens for travel should prepare themselves for what awaits them upon their arrival – massive hours-long backups at Heathrow Airport.Travelers are already stuck in queues for COVID-19 testing that are several hours long at the moment, and airport officials describe the situation as “untenable.” According to The Times, wait times are “well in excess of two hours and up to six,” and are expected to get worse....

Jump to Recipe All of my hibachi recipes for making hibachi at home, from chicken and beef main dishes to hibachi fried noodles, rice, vegetable sides, salad dressing, and addictive dipping sauces! Fan-favorite hibachi dinners like hibachi chicken, hibachi noodles, Yum Yum sauce, and Benihana’s authentic recipe salad dressing, and much more!! Homemade Hibachi Recipes Japanese Steakhouse and Benihana Copycat Recipes for Hibachi Dinner At Home! I love making these quick and easy hibachi recipes at home!...

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to rage across the globe — and new variants creating even more restrictions — most TPG staffers in 2020 haven’t been able to travel the way we do in a normal year. However, our points-and-miles team has been busy building up our loyalty program balances in anticipation of a return to travel next year.As we wrap up a difficult, challenging year, we wanted to look back at what first got us into the world of travel rewards credit cards and loyalty programs....