Grilled Pork and Pineapple Salad with Simple Vinaigrette

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Juicy and flavorful pork, fresh pineapple and heirloom tomatoes are topped with a simple 

vinaigrette to create a hearty summer salad that the whole family will love! 

Summer has finally arrived and you know what that means...it's grilling season! Most summer evenings you can find me on my back deck, cooking on the grill, enjoying an icy beverage, and eating my dinner at my outdoor table. Since warm weather season isn't around too long in Michigan I try to enjoy every single moment that I can outside. Grilling just happens to be one of my favorite activities and I can proudly say that, after years of practice, I am Queen of the Grill!  

One reason I love to grill is that there is less mess in the kitchen. If I can throw my meats and veggies on the grill, there is no need for extra pots and pans in the house! Another plus is that it's quick, and you don't need to think too hard about what's for dinner. I try to keep a lot of meats and fresh veggies on hand so that I can pull together a quick grilled meal in no time.

Skillet Pork Marsala with Roasted Asparagus

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This super simple Skillet Pork Marsala with Roasted Asparagus is a hearty and 
delicious meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Happy Monday, my friends! For many of us whose kids were on spring break last week, today we are getting back to the grind. Back to school, back to work, and back to our old routines. It's hard to get back into the swing of things after a week of relaxation, but a girls' gotta do what a girls' gotta do. Amiright? To kick things off this week, today I'm sharing with you one of my favorite quick and easy weeknight meals. This Skillet Pork Marsala is a one pan wonder and comes together in about 20 minutes. Served with a side of fresh Roasted Asparagus, you've got a nutritious dinner to feed the family when they get home tonight.

Spicy BBQ Pepper Pork Sandwiches

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Serve up  these Spicy BBQ Pepper Pork Sandwiches for a fast and delicious weeknight meal! 

They are hearty and flavorful, and the slow cooker does all the work!

Not only is fall my favorite season, but it also happens to be the busiest time of the year for my family. Between school and sports, it seems like we are always on the go or in a rush.  I still cook dinner for my family most nights, which means I need to create meals with real flavor, real fast, and make sure it's something my family will enjoy.  I've come to rely on using Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork to create quick and delicious meals because it's so versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Slow Cooker Spicy Posole Verde

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This flavorful Mexican stew features tender pork, green chiles and hominy, and is made in the slow cooker. 

Delicious, warm, and spicy, it's the perfect game day dish!

Well, winter has definitely arrived in Michigan! Snow, wind, and dreadfully cold temperatures means my favorite place right now is snuggled up on my couch with my favorite blanket. While I'm all cozy on the couch, you'll probably also find me watching football. I love this time of year when the weather is frightful and the football playoffs are on. There's no place I'd rather be than with my family watching the big game!

Of course while we are spending the weekend watching football we have to eat delicious food. Cold weather calls for comfort food, in my opinion. A big pot roast, a pot of soup, I want it all. This Slow Cooker Spicy Posole Verde is my new favorite dish, especially while watching football. It's warm and spicy and full of amazing Mexican flavors. Pozole (or posole) which means hominy, is a traditional Mexican stew. Posole can be made many ways but it's basically made from hominy, meat (traditionally pork), and different chile peppers. My version contains green chiles and El Yucateco Green Habanero Hot Sauce, which gives the stew a nice kick!

Shredded Pork & Spicy Slaw Sandwiches

Looking for a quick and easy back to school dinner? These shredded pork sandwiches, made in the slow cooker with a delicious marinated pork sirloin, are topped with a homemade spicy slaw and are perfect any night of the week!

With  a few weeks of the new school year under our belt, we are finally back to our usual routines. Back to early morning wake ups, football practices, homework, football games, parents meetings, and all the other usual stuff that accompanies the school year. For me that means a lot of pre-planning. Whether it's laying out clothes the night before, getting a head start on packing lunches, or thinking about tomorrow nights dinner, I always try to get a jump on the day ahead.

I turn to my slow cooker all the time during the busy week because let's be real, delicious meals shouldn't have to be hard! Don't you agree? This recipe for shredded pork and spicy slaw sandwiches is a new favorite with the family. Perfect for any day of the week, it tastes amazing and can be on your table in minutes. Have you tried any of the Smithfield® Foods Marinated Pork products yet? With varieties like garlic and herb, applewood topped bacon, and peppercorn and garlic, there is something for everyone to love. My shredded pork sandwiches feature the Smithfield® Golden Rotisserie Pork Sirloin, and the flavor is so good on it's own that it needs no other seasonings or marinades at all.

Cuban Pork Flatbread

Flavorful Cuban pork, ham, and plenty of cheese, piled high atop a fluffy flatbread makes 

the perfect meal or gameday snack!

Happy Monday! My post today is part of the multi-blogger #FabulousFlatbread Challenge, coordinated by my lovely friend Rachel of Rachel Cooks and sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.

My awesome blogger friends are sharing some pretty amazing flatbread recipes, plus there are prizes! Head on over to Rachel Cooks to read all the details of the challenge, find out what prizes are up for grabs, and link up your fabulous flatbread recipe!

Pan Grilled Lemon Garlic Pork Chops

Thick, juicy pork chops rubbed with lemon and garlic and pan grilled to perfection! 

I love a good pork chop. It's taken me awhile to get my kids to feel the same way, but a good pork chop can be the perfect canvas for lots of different flavor combinations.

This version is light, simple, and made with fresh ingredients that you most likely have at home already. I love the combination of lemon and garlic, the spicy, tart flavors go perfectly with the pork. Plus, these two ingredients are heart healthy! 

Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Taco Bowls {Meat Month}

I know I told ya'll earlier in the week that I had some pork tenderloins to cook up. I used one to make delicious spicy pork tenderloin sandwiches. Today I used the other one to make these amazing shredded pork taco bowls. The best part? The pork cooked in my slow cooker all day!

I guess you could say this meal is a little like Sarah's Semi-Homemade. :) I used the Roasted Pasilla Chile cooking sauce from Herdez to slow cook my pork all day. Then I baked up some Azteca crispy salad shells. Add beans, cheese and all your fresh veggies and it's a perfect dinner!

Spicy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches {Meat Month}

I had a couple of pork tenderloins in my freezer and wanted to do something different with them. I've told you all before that my boys love eating things on buns, so I made a delicious spice rub for one of the tenderloins and decided to turn it into sandwiches. 

This is a very easy meal to make and is perfect for Fall. If you have a little extra time during the week this would be great for a weeknight meal but if not, it's lovely on the weekend for lunch or dinner while watching football.