(Family Features) If you’re wondering what to serve for a delightful holiday meal, look no further than pork – a perfect match for festive menus as it’s easy to prepare, versatile, budget-friendly and pairs well with seasonal ingredients.

With flavorful, mouthwatering recipes like Apple Cider Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin and Stuffing-Filled Pork Chops, Coleman All Natural Meats offers trusted premium pork sourced from American farmers who humanely raise livestock with no antibiotics ever and no added hormones. All its pork is made of Heritage Breed Duroc, which is known for its tenderness, superior marbling, juiciness and flavor.

These elevated, seasonal pork recipes offer a delicious and unexpected twist your friends and family will love at your next holiday gathering.

For more recipe inspiration, visit ColemanNatural.com.

Apple Cider Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: 45-60 minutes
Servings: 6

• 1 Coleman Pork Loin (4 pounds)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Glaze:

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar glaze
• 6 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
• 1 teaspoon minced sage
• 1 teaspoon minced thyme
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4-6 sliced apples

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Remove pork from packaging and pat dry with paper towel. Season all sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. To make glaze: In bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar glaze, mustard, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, sage, thyme and garlic. Add salt and pepper, to taste. In steady stream, slowly add olive oil to emulsify while whisking.
4. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear pork loin 2-3 minutes on each side.
5. Move pork to lined baking sheet and brush on about half the glaze. Roast 30 minutes.
6. Remove pork from oven and spread sliced apples around pork loin. Brush remaining glaze over pork and apples. Bake 20-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 150 F.
7. Let pork loin rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Stuffing-Filled Pork Chops

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 6

Stuffing:

• 1 small box biscuit mix
• 1 stick butter
• 2-3 stalks finely diced celery
• 1 finely diced onion
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1-2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bag cornbread stuffing mix
• 2 eggs, beaten
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

• 6 Coleman Natural bone-in or boneless pork chops
• oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced sage
• 1 teaspoon minced thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced rosemary

1. To make stuffing: Bake biscuits according to package directions 1 day ahead. Dry biscuits will absorb more broth.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F.
3. In skillet, melt butter then add celery and onions. Saute until onions are translucent then add poultry seasoning and half the broth. Set aside to cool.
4. In bowl, combine stuffing mix, crumbled biscuits and eggs.
5. Add onion mix to bowl and mix well. Add leftover broth if mixture is too dry. Set aside.
6. Slit each chop on rounded side, cutting almost through to bone, to create deep pockets for stuffing.
7. Season chops with garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary. Fill each chop with stuffing mixture. Use toothpicks to keep chops closed.
8. Preheat skillet with oil over medium-high heat and sear each chop 2-3 minutes on each side.
9. Once chops are seared, add remaining stuffing to pan, cover with foil and bake 30-45 minutes until chops reach 140 F in center. Remove foil for last 10 minutes to brown top of stuffing, if desired.

(Family Features) Potatoes are a perfect kitchen partner any time of year, but fall’s comfort food cravings make it spud season for busy (and hungry) families. These Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy are a must-add for autumn menus as they’re a breeze to make, require just a handful of pantry staples and pair well with fall favorites like meatloaf.

For more fall recipe ideas and potato inspiration, visit Culinary.net.

Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 6-8

• 3 pounds potatoes
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Mushroom Gravy:

• 1/2 stick butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushrooms, drained
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Peel and cut potatoes. Boil 20 minutes until fork tender. Mash with hand mixer. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
2. To make mushroom gravy: In saucepan over medium heat, brown butter and flour. Once butter is paste-like, add mushrooms. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add garlic powder and season with salt and pepper, to taste, while whisking.
3. Remove from heat when mixture starts boiling. It should be thick.
4. Serve potatoes topped with mushroom gravy.

(Family Features) If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed to impress at a fall gathering or served after weeknight dinner.

Find more recipes perfect for fall at Culinary.net.

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 8-12

Bundt Cake:

• 1 box spice cake mix
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 2 eggs

Topping:

• 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice

1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease Bundt pan.
2. In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin, butter and eggs well then pour into Bundt pan.
3. Bake 45-50 minutes until toothpick inserted in middle comes out cleanly. Let cool in pan 5 minutes then remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.
4. Once cooled, mix caramel sauce and powdered sugar; drizzle over Bundt cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

(Family Features) Sweet potatoes seem to scream “fall,” especially this roasted version that pairs well with a wide variety of family favorites like fried chicken. It can be your go-to recipe when comfort cravings call for a savory (not sweet) side.

Pair your favorite fall meal with more side dish inspiration from Culinary.net.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 4

• 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and cubed
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• oil, for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Heat oven to 425 F.
2. In bowl, mix cubed sweet potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with oil; mix well.
3. Place sweet potatoes in baking dish and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon butter over sweet potatoes, mixing well.

Note: If using small sweet potatoes, use four (one per serving).

(Family Features) Cooler weather brings the joy of comfort food, and it’s hard to find a dish more comforting than fried chicken. This Fried Chicken Tenders recipe makes it easy to cook tasty strips to golden perfection – just pair with your favorite dipping sauce (or none at all) for a classic weeknight meal.

Find more fall meal ideas at Culinary.net.

Fried Chicken Tenders

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 4-6

• Oil of choice, for frying
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning of choice
• 1/4 cup mesquite seasoning
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• dipping sauce of choice (optional)

1. Fill Dutch oven or large frying pan halfway with oil and butter; heat over medium heat.
2. In large bowl, mix eggs and milk then place chicken strips in mixture.
3. In separate bowl, mix flour, barbecue seasoning and mesquite seasoning. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Remove 4-6 chicken strips from milk mixture and cover completely in flour mixture.
5. Drop pinch of flour in hot oil; if it crackles, it's hot enough. Once hot, fry battered chicken 4 minutes then, using tongs or fork, turn over and fry 4 minutes. When done, chicken will be golden and almost float. Remove from frying pan and repeat with remaining chicken.
6. Serve with dipping sauce of choice, if desired.

 Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) When you’re looking for recipe inspiration, don’t be afraid to take things back to your childhood with a little home cooking. Even better, now you can enjoy those kid favorites as the main course (with an adult touch, to boot) in this Baked Broccoli Mac.

It’s a warm, cozy solution that pairs with bread and a salad for dinner or can be halved and served as a side.

Visit Culinary.net for more ways to turn childhood classics into family dinners.

Baked Broccoli Mac

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 4-6

• 1 box (1 pound) pasta noodles, such as cellentani, elbow or penne
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
• 2 cups mozzarella
• 1/2 block pasteurized cheese product, cubed
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Topping:

• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well then add broccoli, chicken broth, cream, mozzarella, pasteurized cheese product, garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
2. To make topping: In bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter and Parmesan cheese.
3. Pour macaroni mixture into large baking dish then sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 30 minutes.

 Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) Those first school bells may be ringing, but they don’t have to signal the end of grilling season. This Blackened Spatchcock Chicken keeps the meat moist, tender and tasty with crispy skin and a spicy seasoning to keep your summer spirit alive. Visit Culinary.net to find more recipes that keep your grill lit all year long.

Blackened Spatchcock Chicken

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 cup melted butter or ghee
• 2 tablespoons heat-and-sweet seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Heat grill to 375-400 F.
2. Use kitchen shears or knife to remove backbone from chicken to lay flat. Remove rib cage, if desired, or push flat with hands.
3. Mix butter, heat-and-sweet seasoning and garlic powder. Using meat injector, inject mixture into chicken. Rub remaining buttered seasoning over chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Place spatchcock chicken breast-side up over indirect heat and cook 35-40 minutes.
5. When internal temperature reaches 145 F, flip chicken breast-side down over direct heat 5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
6. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

 Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) August brings the beginning of a new school year and the approaching end of summer in the sun. Don’t let hectic schedules and summer’s fade get you down; this warm Apple Crumble is perfect to put a smile back on your loved ones’ faces. Visit Culinary.net for more comforting treats all year long.

Apple Crumble

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

• 1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 1/2 butter sticks, melted
• vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In baking dish, spread apple pie filling across bottom. Mix cake mix with pecans, if desired, then evenly cover apple pie filling.
3. Cover cake mix with melted butter. Do not mix. If butter pools in one spot, pick dish up and move from side to side until covered evenly.
4. Bake 30 minutes until crust is brown.
5. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping, if desired.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean you have time to sit down and enjoy it.

Solving your morning rush with grab-and-go breakfasts you can make ahead of time accomplishes both goals at once: staying on schedule and fueling your kiddos (and yourself) for the day ahead. These delicious and nutritious recipes come from Healthy Family Project’s 2024 Back to School Campaign, which is raising $12,000 for the Foundation for Fresh Produce to support children’s accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables.

These Mixed Berry Whole-Wheat Muffins are a perfect solution when you need to hustle out the door. As a healthy, delicious treat kids can take with them to school or eat during the commute, they’re quick and easy to make. Loaded with blueberries – a bona fide superfood that’s high in fiber, low in calories and high in vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K – you may even need to make a double batch so you have plenty for breakfasts and after-school snacks.

With a simple graham cracker crust and creamy Greek yogurt filling, Mandarin Orange No-Bake Tarts offer another refreshing, kid-friendly morning meal. They can help you start your day on the right foot whether you’re short on time or able to eat a quick bite together as a family.

Discover more ways to manage school-day schedules with easy, nutritious recipes at healthyfamilyproject.com.

Mixed Berry Whole-Wheat Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12

• 1 1/4 cups white whole-wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease muffin pan and set aside.
2. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In separate large bowl, mix egg, maple syrup, vanilla, yogurt and applesauce.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in strawberries and blueberries.
4. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling cups about 3/4 full.
5. Bake 15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and let cool in muffin tin 5 minutes before removing.

Mandarin Orange No-Bake Tarts

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project
Prep time: 10 minutes
Freeze time: 1 hour

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

1. In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
2. Press mixture into bottom of individual mini tart pans or mini muffin tin. Refrigerate crusts to set while preparing filling.
3. In bowl, combine Greek yogurt, vanilla and honey or maple syrup. Mix well.
4. Spoon yogurt mixture into chilled crusts.
5. Freeze tarts at least 1 hour. Top with mandarin segments.

 Source: Healthy Family Project

(Family Features) Grilling is a great way to feed a crowd, but that doesn’t have to be limited to just the main dish. Fresh veggies like asparagus are a perfect accompaniment to grilled favorites and can be placed on the grates right next to the protein you’re serving to make hosting a cinch and avoid heating up the kitchen. Before your next gathering, visit Culinary.net for more recipe inspiration.

Grilled Asparagus

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

• 1 bundle fresh asparagus
• 1 package (3-4 ounces) prosciutto
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. Wash and cut asparagus spears to equal sizes.
3. Wrap four asparagus spears with prosciutto. Repeat until all asparagus and prosciutto are used, about six bundles. Place in cast-iron skillet or disposable aluminum pan. Cover bundles with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and butter.
4. Place skillet or pan on grill. Grill 15 minutes, turning bundles halfway through cooking.

Source: Culinary.net