Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with Peach & Blue Cheese Stuffing

The bacon and rub on the outside of this roast give it an almost barbecue flavor—stay with that theme and serve coleslaw or baked beans on the side. The roast would also be good with roasted potatoes. If peaches aren’t …

Slow Cooker Ham with Apple Sauce

Baked yams or sweet potatoes would make an ideal side for this sweet-savory dish, as would roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli, or buttered peas. Add some dinner rolls and you’ve got the makings for an easy weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing holiday, …

Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

If you want to make these chops a little lighter, you can substitute apple cider or chicken stock for some or all of the cream. On the side, consider mashed potatoes or cooked carrots.…

Tropical Ham Salad Sandwiches

Hawaiian-style potato chips, slaw, or macaroni salad would be a natural alongside these easy-to-make sandwiches. In addition to using it as a sandwich filling, you can use the ham salad to fill an avocado half, to top a green salad, …

Pulled Pork Salad with Peaches and Cilantro

To vary the recipe, enjoy it with a nectarine, plums, or apricots instead of the peach. If those fruits aren’t in season, try apples, mangoes, or berries. You can also use spinach or arugula instead of the mixed greens. And …

Mediterranean Back Ribs with Pomegranate Sauce

Serve with cucumber and tomato salad and grilled pita bread.
*For an alternative to the pomegranate sauce, try a Currant BBQ Sauce by substituting the reduced pomegranate juice with 1/3 cup red currant jelly and 1 tablespoon cider vinegar.