Crispy Half-Baked Potatoes

Tired of the same old baked or roasted potato? Try these potatoes with the crusty top. For variation, add different herbs of your choice to cheese mixture before coating potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to oil before brushing potatoes. …

Orange-Spinach Salad

Cook up extra bacon in the morning or used pre-cooked product. Little kitchen helpers can help put together this simple salad. For extra crunch sprinkle with sliced or slivered almonds. Serve with Autumn Glazed Pork Chops.…

Peppered Squash Soup

The beauty of this soup is that it can be made a couple of days ahead of time. Serve at the beginning of your sit-down dinner, or have in small cups for sipping before a holiday buffet.…

Pork and Lentil Soup

Have some leftover pork roast? Dice and stir into this warming soup. Serve with green salad and sourdough bread. …

Pork and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches

There’s a double-onion whammy in these savory appetizers. The pork tenderloin is roasted in a crust of onions, and the sandwiches are laced with a sweet-and-savory onion jam. …

Ham & Cheese Dippers

These are fun for kids to put together and enjoy—for an after-school snack or for lunch. Kids might also think of other combinations of condiments for a unique dipping sauce. …