(Family Features) Putting healthy meals on the table continues to be a year-round goal for many families, one that can become more difficult with the satisfying and savory flavors of comfort-food season. From breakfast to dinner and every meal in-between, it can feel daunting to prepare simple and nutritious recipes without sacrificing taste.

While seeking healthier options for day-to-day meal planning and preparation, it’s important to start your decision-making at the grocery store. Look for items like all-natural Pure Farmland Bacon, made from pork raised without antibiotics. In addition, it contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, MSG or added hormones, so you can feel good about incorporating a family favorite like bacon into any meal of the day.

Start the day with Baked Eggs in Avocado with Bacon, combining superfoods with a protein boost for an ideal, health-conscious breakfast. When it’s time to gather for a family dinner, try something new such as Bacon and Spaghetti Squash Fritter with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for a filling and flavorful meal that can please nearly any palate.

Find more recipes that keep nutrition top of mind without forgoing flavor at farmlandfoods.com.

Baked Eggs in Avocado with Bacon

Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

•             Nonstick cooking spray
• 1          avocado, halved and pitted
• 2          eggs
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 2          slices Pure Farmland All-Natural Uncured Bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2          tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1          tablespoon chopped chives
• smoked paprika, for garnish
• hot sauce, for garnish (optional)

1. Heat oven to 425° F. Spray baking sheet or glass baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Scoop additional 1-2 tablespoons out of avocado halves to create wells for eggs.
3. Place avocados flesh-side up on prepared baking sheet or glass pan. Gently crack one egg in each avocado well, keeping yolks intact. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until eggs reach desired temperature.
4. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Top with crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. Garnish with paprika and hot sauce, if desired.

Bacon and Spaghetti Squash Fritter with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Prep time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Bacon-Spaghetti Squash Fritter:

• 4          cups cooked spaghetti squash
• 6          slices Pure Farmland All-Natural Uncured Bacon, cooked, chopped, fat reserved
• 4          green onions, white parts only, sliced thin
• 2          eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2       cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3       cup all-purpose flour

Romesco Sauce:

• 2          roasted red peppers, fresh or jarred
• 4          plum tomatoes, roasted, skins removed
• 3/4       cup almonds, toasted
• 4          cloves garlic, roasted
• 2          tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2          teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2       teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2       cup olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. To make Bacon–Spaghetti Squash Fritter: Place spaghetti squash in large bowl. Add bacon, green onions, eggs and cheese. Stir to combine. Add flour and mix until combined. Form into patties.
2. Heat large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat. Add fritters in batches and cook until well browned on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
3. To make Romesco Sauce: In food processor, pulse roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes, almonds, garlic, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper to combine. Slowly add in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Pour Romesco Sauce over Bacon-Spaghetti Squash Fritter before serving.

Source: Farmland

(Family Features) Between blossoming flowers and warmer temperatures, there are plenty of reasons to spend more time outside. Brighten up your spring family gatherings with the sweet flavors of the season. You can prepare a delicious brunch for your family or bring a fun dessert to your next gathering without having to take away any of your time enjoying the outdoors.

Spring is also the perfect time to introduce new twists on classic desserts that will impress your loved ones. Dessert combinations, like a classic cheesecake laced with sweet cherries on a buttery chocolate chip cookie crust or a brunch-perfect cinnamon French toast with your favorite features of an apple fritter, are sure to be the talk of your family’s table.

No matter the occasion, great-tasting Lucky Leaf Premium Fruit Filling and Topping is sure to deliver. With more fruit and many options to choose from, such as apple, cherry, lemon or blueberry, you can add better flavors to your recipes. The premium line contains no high-fructose corn syrup, so you can feel good about whipping up something special for your family.

Find more easy recipes for spring at luckyleaf.com.

Overnight Apple Fritter French Toast Casserole

Recipe courtesy of Kate of I Heart Eating
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45-55 minutes
Servings: 12

• 1 package (24 ounces) thick-sliced cinnamon bread, divided
• 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf Apple Premium Fruit Filling and Topping
• 9 large eggs
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

1. Grease 9-by-9-inch baking dish.
2. Cube cinnamon bread and add half to prepared baking dish. Add fruit filling over bread. Cover fruit filling with rest of bread cubes.
3. In bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.
4. Cover and chill overnight.
5. Heat oven to 325° F.
6. Uncover and bake for 45-55 minutes. If it starts to brown too much, tent aluminum foil over casserole.
7. Let cool in pan for about 10 minutes.
8. Whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk, adding more as needed to make pourable glaze. Drizzle glaze over casserole just before serving.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cherry Cheesecake Pie

Cook time: 67-82 minutes

• 1 roll (16.5 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• 2 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cans (21 ounces each) Lucky Leaf Regular or Premium Cherry Fruit Filling, divided

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom and sides of deep dish (2-inches deep) 9-inch pie plate.
3. Bake 12 minutes. Cool completely. While crust is cooling, prepare filling.
4. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 1 can of cherry fruit filling. Pour filling into cooled crust.
5. Bake 55-70 minutes, or until filling is set and golden brown.
6. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with remaining can of cherry fruit filling.

Source: Lucky Leaf