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Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)Whole cloves1-1/4 cups orange soda1-1/4 cups orange marmalade1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup Dijon mustard Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in the center of each diamond. Loosely cover ham with foil. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours. In a small saucepan, combine the soda, marmalade and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 cups diced peeled tart apples1/2 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 bunch celery, sliced2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained2 envelopes brown gravy mix2 tablespoons soy sauceHot cooked egg noodles or rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mix and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Dijon honey mustard salad dressing1/3 cup chicken broth1/3 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess....

Ingredients 1 bag microwave-in-bag green beans 1 3/4 c. lower-sodium vegetable broth 2 c. water 2 tbsp. butter 1 small onion 2 c. arborio rice 2 lb. ripe tomatoes 2 c. fresh corn kernels 2 oz. finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. chopped basil salt Pepper Preparation Step 1Cook beans as label directs. Cool slightly; cut into 1 inch. pieces.Step 2In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling.Step 3While broth mixture heats, in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and onion, uncovered, on High 3 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 2 cups eggnog2 cups heavy whipping cream8 egg yolks1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons spiced rum1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine eggnog, cream, egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in rum, vanilla and nutmeg....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, celery and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 10 cups water12 garlic cloves, peeled3 medium carrots, cut into chunks3 small turnips, peeled and cut into chunks2 medium onions, cut into wedges2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon ground turmericMATZO BALLS:3 large eggs, separated3 tablespoons water or chicken broth3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided3/4 cup matzo meal8 cups water...

Ingredients 2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1 can (20 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate6 medium firm bananas, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into foil-lined muffin cups or individual plastic beverage glasses. Freeze until solid. When ready to serve, thaw for 30-45 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple2 cups cubed cantaloupe1 cup halved fresh strawberries1 cup fresh blueberries1 tablespoon lime juiceSAUCE:1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Stand pineapple upright; vertically cut about a third from 1 side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the large section, leaving a 1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, quartered1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup beef broth1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 2 lb. bone-in chicken wings 1/4 c. vegetable oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 stick melted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 tsp. red pepper flakes Caesar dressing, for dipping Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a metal rack. Toss wings with oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin3 cups cubed pound cake (1-inch cubes)2-1/4 cups whipped topping2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 maraschino cherries with stems Preparation Prepare gelatins separately according to package directions. Pour into separate ungreased 9x5-in. pans. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. cubes. In each of six 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer 1/4 cup cake cubes, 1/3 cup cubed orange gelatin, 3 tablespoons whipped topping, 1/3 cup cubed lemon gelatin, 1/4 cup cake cubes and 3 tablespoons whipped topping....

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)3 tablespoons butter1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1-1/2 cups sweetened applesauce1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced5 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, caraway seeds and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon waterSour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes and/or shredded cheese and lettuce for garnish, optional Preparation In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon ground cloves1 tablespoon ground ginger2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup molasses1 cup hot brewed coffeeFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractChopped nuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and molasses....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie FILLING:2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin1 cup evaporated milk2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup dark molasses1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional pastry for single-crust pie, optional Whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation Combine half-and-half, sugar, cocoa and vanilla in a blender; process on low until smooth. Stir in heavy cream. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s directions.

Ingredients 1 c. water 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½” cubes Pinch kosher salt 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 4 to 5 large eggs Ice cream, for serving 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp. coconut oil Preparation Step 1Make the pâte à choux: Adjust an oven rack to center position and preheat the oven to 425°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (about 8-oz.) 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil from sun-dried tomato jar 2 tbsp. toasted pine nuts 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt, plus more as needed 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Combine tomatoes, oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and basil in the bowl of a food processor....