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A 20 Minute Stir Fry and 25 More Main Dishes to Love


July 06, 2026 | Christine Hradek

Sweet Pork Stir Fry

Our Healthy and Homemade Main Dishes cookbook is available today! The book contains 26 recipes including our July recipe of the month, Sweet Pork Stir Fry. Recipes include nutrition analysis, easy to read directions and tips for success. The cookbook is ideal for new and experienced cooks. It features some helpful tools to make cooking simple, including:

  • Common abbreviations used in recipes
  • Tips for cutting recipes down for fewer servings
  • Measurement conversions
  • A glossary of cooking terms

All the recipes featured in this cookbook are main dishes and for me, Sweet Pork Stir Fry is a standout. It has all the appeal of a takeout noodle dish but costs far less and provides 7 grams of fiber and 28 grams of protein per serving. The meat, veggies and sauce come together in the time it takes the noodles to cook, and dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes. If you want to mimic your takeout favorites, consider adding pieces of pineapple to the dish after cooking for a pop of sweetness.


Christine Hradek

Christine Hradek is a State Nutrition Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She coordinates ISU’s programs which help families with low income make healthy choices with limited food budgets. Christine loves helping families learn to prepare healthy foods, have fun in the kitchen and save money. In her spare time, Christine enjoys cooking, entertaining and cheering on her favorite college football teams with her family and friends.

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