(Family Features) Savory and satisfying, comforting ingredients can transform simple recipes into mouthwatering meals. As temperatures fall, people look for comforting foods to warm the soul. For inspiration, consider Italian ingredients to help make homemade lunches easy and satisfying.

To get ready for weekday lunches, Kale Grilled Cheese sandwiches with Grana Padano PDO paired with hot soup and a Fall Grain Bowl with Prosciutto featuring Prosciutto di Parma PDO and filled with your favorite veggies are tasty options for discovering the possibilities of high-quality Italian ingredients.

These authentic products are Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certified, a highly esteemed classification for European foods that have been produced according to the same traditional methods in a defined geographic region for centuries.

PDO-certified foods offer a guarantee of quality and authenticity. Only products made following traditional methods within defined production areas, under strict supervision and using carefully monitored ingredients qualify for PDO certification from the European Union. Among these artisan products, you’ll find some of the world’s most delicious cheeses and cured meats.

For your comfort food cravings, on an appetizer plate, drape thinly sliced, savory Prosciutto di Parma PDO and chunks of Grana Padano PDO to complement your favorite nuts and olives. Both pair beautifully with fruity red, white or sparkling wines, though they also are enjoyable with your favorite beer or soft drink. While these tastes of Italy can be enjoyed on their own, they are also capable of transforming simple dishes into decadent meals.

Find more comforting fall meal ideas by visiting distinctlydeliciouslyeuropean.eu.

Fall Grain Bowl with Prosciutto

Servings: 1

• 1 cup baby arugula
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt, to taste
• 1 cup cooked farro
• 2 tablespoons pesto
• 3/4 cup cooked squash
• 4 mozzarella bocconcini balls, halved
• 2 slices Prosciutto di Parma PDO, halved

1. In mixing bowl, toss arugula, olive oil, lemon juice and salt, to taste.
2. Transfer to serving bowl; if packing for lunch, transfer to plastic container.
   In another bowl, combine cooked farro and pesto; toss to coat. Transfer farro to serving bowl or plastic container next to arugula.
3. Top farro with squash and mozzarella bocconcini balls. Drape prosciutto next to squash.

Kale Grilled Cheese

Servings: 2

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 4 cups (about 1/2 bunch) Tuscan kale, cut into ribbons
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 4 slices sourdough sandwich bread
• 2/3 cup (about 2 ounces) finely grated Grana Padano PDO cheese, divided
• 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic; cook until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until slightly wilted and dark green, 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt, to taste, and lemon juice. Remove to plate.
2. Wipe skillet clean. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread, dividing evenly. Place two slices, buttered sides down, into skillet over medium-low heat. Onto each slice, divide half the Grana Padano; top with half the mozzarella.
3. Cook until cheese is melted and bottom is golden, 6-7 minutes. Add half the kale to one slice and close sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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(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.

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(Family Features) Scaring up a good time this Halloween starts with spooky costumes, ghoulish decor and treats you can share with your favorite ghosts and goblins. For an extra haunting twist, skip the store-bought candies and break out your cauldron for tempting homemade sweets.

You can celebrate the seed-to-snack simplicity of one of fall’s favorite snacks – popcorn – with crunchy desserts that pair perfectly with your favorite spooky traditions. Popcorn’s smell, taste and versatility help it enhance Halloween as a budget-friendly solution for ghostly gatherings.

Embrace the taste of autumn – pumpkin spice – with a snack that allows you to indulge throughout the season. These White Chocolate and Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bites offer warm flavor without the scare. Simply pour melted pumpkin pie spice-seasoned chocolate over popped popcorn, toss with toffee bits and sea salt then break into bite-sized chunks for a seasonal sweet that’s perfect for celebrating National Popcorn Poppin’ Month.

Visit Popcorn.org to find more Halloween-inspired snacks.

Go for a Ghoulish Snack Bar

Encourage a little devious creativity this Halloween with a popcorn bar (char-boo-terie board) that features everyone’s favorites. Start with enough freshly popped popcorn to feed all your little zombies and vampires then add seasonal favorites like candy corn, chocolate candies, individually wrapped treats, dried fruit, nuts and beyond.

To pop popcorn on a stovetop, cover the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart pan with a thin layer of vegetable oil (don’t use butter, it will burn). Place 3 kernels of popcorn in the pan, cover with a loose lid that allows steam to escape and heat. When the kernels pop, pour in enough popcorn to cover the bottom of the pan, one kernel deep, then cover the pan and shake to evenly spread the oil. When the popping begins to slow to a few seconds apart, remove the pan from the stovetop. The heated oil will still pop the remaining kernels.

White Chocolate and Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bites

Servings: 12

• 12 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn
• 3 cups chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup toffee bits
• 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt, crushed

1. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl.
2. In microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate, olive oil and pumpkin pie spice; microwave on medium 2-3 minutes, or until melted and smooth, stirring after each minute.
3. Pour melted white chocolate mixture over popcorn; add toffee bits and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spreading to edges of pan; sprinkle sea salt over top.
4. Let cool; refrigerate 1-2 hours, or until set. Break into chunks for serving.

Tip: Homemade pumpkin pie spice can be made by combining 3 parts ground cinnamon with 1 part ground nutmeg, 1 part allspice and 1 part ginger.

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