Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)Whole clovesGLAZE/SAUCE:2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water2-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, divided1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup packed light brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern; insert a clove in each diamond....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup thinly sliced carrots1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut tips off asparagus and set aside; cut stalks into 1-1/2-in. pieces. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add carrots and asparagus stalk pieces; cook for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 quarts water1 cup seedless red grapes, halved3 fresh mint sprigs Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup crushed saltines (about 8 crackers)6 large eggs, lightly beaten1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts only) 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 shallots 2 clove garlic 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. fresh herbs such as tarragon, chervil, or thyme 4 c. fresh shelled peas or 2 packages (10 ounces) peas 3 c. canned chicken broth 1/2 c. milk or heavy cream Preparation Step 1Slice leeks in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch slices....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 cup cold milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and milk. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into crust. In a large bowl, whisk cold milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold half-and-half cream1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa4 to 5 teaspoons hot water Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pudding....

Ingredients 1 c. Pecan halves c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light-brown sugar 2 tbsp. light-brown sugar 1 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt all-purpose flour 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast pecans on a baking sheet until fragrant and lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.Step 2Grind pecans, sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped (mixture should resemble very coarse sand)....

Ingredients 6 russet potatoes, scrubbed Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. butter 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish 1/4 c. red wine 1/4 c. flour 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 c. beef broth 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Rub with oil and season generously with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups chopped fresh fruit (apples, rhubarb, blueberries or peaches)2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup 2% milkTOPPING:2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1-1/2 cups boiling water Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fruit evenly in the bottom of a 13-x9-in. greased baking dish. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk....

Ingredients 1 lb. thinly sliced salami 2 red bell peppers 1 jalapeño kosher salt 4 slice provolone cheese 1/2 c. Torn fresh basil leaves 4 Kaiser rolls Preparation Step 1Put a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, add the salami slices and cook until crisp, about 1 minute per side. As the slices are done, remove them to a plate.Step 2When all the salami is out of the pan, add the bell and jalapeño peppers along with a good pinch of salt and cook until tender, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large egg yolks1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugarTOPPING:1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon sugarFRITTERS:1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter, melted2 teaspoons grated orange zestOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and a thermometer reads at least 170°....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 36 round peppermints)3 drops red food coloring, optional2 cups heavy whipping creamAdditional crushed peppermints, optional Preparation Mix wafer crumbs, sugar and melted butter; press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of a greased 8-in. springform pan. Freeze while preparing filling. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups milkOil for deep-fat frying12 lettuce leaves12 slices deli ham1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings6 slices cheddar cheese18 thin slices tomato1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and stir to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour. Divide dough into six portions....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk1/2 cup sugar3 envelopes unflavored gelatin3/4 cup cold water1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups sour cream5 cups lemon-lime soda4 packages (3 ounces each) berry blue gelatin4 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin Preparation In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Soften unflavored gelatin in water; stir into the milk mixture until dissolved. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Cool to lukewarm; blend in sour cream....

Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice3 tablespoons uncooked wild rice1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple1/4 cup white wine or apple juice2 tablespoons slivered almonds1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoningDash curry powder1/4 cup peach preserves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise Preparation Cook the long grain and wild rice according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the apple, white wine or apple juice, almonds, salt, poultry seasoning, curry powder and rice; set aside....

Ingredients 4 large potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and quartered1 medium onion, chopped1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed1 cup fat-free milk1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes and onion in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy....

Ingredients 6 firm-ripe unpeeled bananas 6 tbsp. honey 12 tbsp. packed light brown sugar vanilla ice cream Hot Fudge Sauce Rum Caramel Sauce 2 c. Lightly sweetened whipped cream Finely chopped roasted lightly salted peanuts 6 maraschino cherries Preparation Step 1Preheat a grill to high, and lightly oil the grill grate.Step 2Place the banana halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and drizzle the honey evenly over them. Sprinkle with the brown sugar....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. ziti 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 c. ricotta (preferably whole milk) 2 tbsp. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 2 c. shredded mozzarella Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until very al dente....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3 cups fat-free milk1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, onion, parsley, garlic powder and pepper....