Acorn Squash & Grilled Halloumi Salad

Soft and sweet roasted acorn squash is the perfect contrast to crunch, bitter radicchio. Studded with grilled slabs of halloumi cheese and bejeweled with pomegranate seeds, it’s perfect balance on a plate. Better yet, you can easily up the quantities of everything for a light side at the holidays that’s still seasonably filling.

Slow-Roasted Asian Country-Style Pork Ribs & Soy-Ginger Green Beans

An inexpensive but flavorful cut of pork is marinated in a punchy Asian marinade before being slow roasted, making it soooo tender. Don’t let the timing fool you–this is so easy and requires very little attention from you! Alongside are the easiest and fastest side dish; Ginger & soy sauce glaze green beans, scattered with sesame seeds.