Well-Dressed Pork

Have your teen chef cook up this “dress-up” this dish for the family. A white sauce recipe is included or use your favorite purchased brand. Serve with a fresh salad and garlic cheese bread. …

Cheesy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

This pizza practically makes itself when you cook and crumble your favorite Italian sausage ahead of time and store in the frig. The rest of the ingredients come straight from the cupboard. Serve wedges of pizza with apple wedges, sliced …

Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers

The spicy tang of pepperoni livens up this cheese and green pepper pizza. Make this a Friday night special and get the kids to help. Hungry teenagers on hand? Double or triple the recipe. Serve pizza wedges with a lightly …

Rigatoni with Olives and Bacon

This pasta dish features a simple pan sauce of sautéed onion and bacon. A fresh herb and cured olive garnish completes the flavor medley for a satisfying supper. Serve with a vinaigrette-dressed salad of orange wedges and romaine, and hard …

Iron Range Pot Roast

“Porketta” is a seasoned pork roast that was popular with the Italian immigrants who came to mid-Minnesota to work in the iron mines. This hearty dinner needs just a green salad tossed with vinaigrette. …

Tuscan Pork Stir-Fry

Inspired by the fresh, simple ingredients of Tuscany, this quick-to-prepare dish uses Italian-styled tomatoes, seasoned with basil, for a light sauce that complements the subtle flavor of pork tenderloin. …

Quick Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Who needs sauce in a jar? This simple sauce is easy to create and spices can be adjusted for your family’s tastes. Serve over hot pasta.  Complete the meal with a mixed greens salad and garlic bread. …