After a day of sun, surf and sand, it's good to sink into an old- fashioned bed steps from Newport's pier. "It's nice to know there are still some quaint and out-of-the-way places even in the O.C. The location offers good access to lots of iconic SoCal sites," says reader Caitlin Tusher of Placentia, in her nomination letter.

Country-style pork ribs are braised in a tomato, onion, and garlic gravy. Serve over pasta for a simple meal that will stick to your ribs. It may seem like a lot of onions and garlic, but the cooking method brings out the sweetness of the onions and nutty flavor of the garlic. Most of the garlic and onion melt into the gravy. You'll be amazed at the flavor of this dish, considering there are so few ingredients. • Pork Ribs in Tomato Gravy Recipe • Follow me on Twitter • Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan Pork Ribs in Tomato Gravy Recipe Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.Pork Ribs in Tomato Gravy Recipe originally appeared on About.com Home Cooking on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 00:00:46.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe© 2009 Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, licensed to About.com, Inc. If you love Buffalo wings, you will love this dip. All the flavors from one of America's favorite appetizers come together in a no-muss hot dip. Use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken from the deli, or your own leftover cooked chicken. Serve hot with celery sticks, crackers, veggies or all three. This could not be easier to throw together and tips are included for microwave, slow cooker, and tailgating. • Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe • Follow me on Twitter • Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe originally appeared on About.com Home Cooking on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 00:00:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Meatball Sliders Recipe© 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone These meatball sliders go quick at parties, and they are such an easy appetizer to make. You may use frozen meatballs from the market or your own homemade meatballs. Here I have used economical hot dog buns cut into thirds, but if you would like to make your own slider buns, feel free. You may also substitute dinner rolls, but the hot dog buns are the perfect size for a meatball. I used provolone cheese, but mozzarella is perfectly fine. You can make these earlier in the day and pop them into the oven when you need them. They only take 15 minutes to toast. • Meatball Sliders Recipe • More Appetizer Recipes • Follow me on Twitter • Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan Meatball Sliders Recipe originally appeared on About.com Home Cooking on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 04:40:43.Permalink | Comment | Email this

On Super Bowl Sunday, fans around the world will be glued to the television watching the hottest football game of the year. Whether you're planning a Super Bowl Party or just want some new snack ideas, check out the tips, hints, and recipes, including plenty of finger foods such as the Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Wings pictured. • Finger Foods Super Bowl Party Recipes • Follow me on Twitter • Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Wings Recipe Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.Finger Foods Super Bowl Party Recipes originally appeared on About.com Home Cooking on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 00:00:55.Permalink | Comment | Email this