Grilled Ham

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 9 pounds fully-cooked, bone-in ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• preheat grill to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix brown sugar and mustard together in a bowl until a paste forms.
• place ham on a large piece of aluminum foil. spread brown sugar paste over entire ham. wrap foil securely around ham, sealing all of the edges together. place wrapped ham in a disposable pan.
• grill ham on the preheated grill until heated through, about 2 1/2 hours. remove ham from grill and let rest 30 minutes before slicing.

Fluffy French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 12 thick slices bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• measure flour into a large mixing bowl. slowly whisk in the milk. whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. cook bread on each side until golden brown. serve hot.

Peppermint

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 5 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored (such as stoli®)
• 2 fluid ounces white creme de menthe
• 1/2 fluid ounce peppermint schnapps

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• fill a cocktail shake with ice. pour , creme de menthe, and peppermint schnapps over the ice. cover cocktail shaker and shake; strain into a glass.

st. patrick's day zucchini-oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup granola
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. stir in the egg and vanilla, mix well, then stir in the shredded zucchini. sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the zucchini mixture. finally, stir in the oats, granola and chocolate chips.
• drop dough from a teaspoon an unprepared cookie sheet. leave at least 2 inches between cookies. bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. the cookies will stay soft and moist because of the zucchini.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Uzbek Plov (lamb And Rice Pilaf)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 heads garlic, whole
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 5 large carrots, coarsely grated
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons coriander seed
• 1/2 cup fresh barberries
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 cups boiling water to cover
• 2 tablespoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• place basmati rice in a large bowl and cover with warm water. set aside. wash heads of garlic. set aside.
• heat vegetable oil in a dutch oven or large skillet over high heat until smoking, then add lamb, turning occasionally until the lamb is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. stir in the onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and browned, about 10 minutes. stir in the carrots; cook and stir until the carrots have softened, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with cumin, coriander, barberries, and peppercorns. drop whole garlic heads into the mixture, stirring to evenly distribute ingredients. reduce heat to medium. cover and cook for 30 minutes.
• wash and drain basmati rice with hot water. pour cleaned rice over the lamb mixture in an even layer. slowly pour in the boiling water. the rice should be covered with about 3/4 inch of water. do not stir. season with salt, and reduce heat to medium-low. cover and cook until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. stir rice and lamb together, and serve with the garlic heads on top.

Fluffy French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 12 thick slices bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• measure flour into a large mixing bowl. slowly whisk in the milk. whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. cook bread on each side until golden brown. serve hot.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Corn On The Cob With Spicy Lime Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers, minced
• 1 lime, zested
• salt to taste
• 4 ears corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• mash butter, chipotle peppers, lime zest, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• place corn on the grill, place lid on the grill, and cook corn, turning occasionally, until husks are charred, about 20 minutes. serve corn with spicy butter.

cranberry walnut cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups cranberries, halved
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a large mixing bowl. beat milk, orange juice, and egg into the creamed mixture.
• sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl; blend into the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl to form a cookie dough. stir cranberries and walnuts into the dough.
• drop the dough the prepared baking sheet by the teaspoonful.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the cookies to serve.

ninety minute cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• heat the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. mix in margarine; stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has just pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
• cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
• roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. sprinkle with raisins if desired. roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. remove from muffin cups to cool. serve warm

corn and porcini mushroom cornbread dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 cup hot tap water
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 33 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 33 mins


• place mushrooms in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and allow to soak until mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes. remove mushrooms from the bowl, squeeze to drain, and chop finely.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking soda, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add chopped mushrooms and stir until lightly cooked and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• stir eggs, buttermilk, and milk into flour mixture. add mushroom mixture and corn; stir until well mixed. fold in green onions. transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and tap on a flat work surface 2 to 3 times to remove any air .
• bake in the preheated oven until golden on top, 30 to 35 minutes. a paring knife inserted into the center should come out clean.

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
• place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

fatty natty's peanut butter fudge balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons marshmallow cream (such as marshmallow fluff®)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• mix confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, cocoa powder, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. roll mixture into 2-inch balls and place in a sealed container. refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
• melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
• to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

sweet dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/knead and first rise cycle; press start.
• when cycle finishes, turn dough out a lightly floured surface. divide dough in half. roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• assorted food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. if icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
• divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. dip cookies, or paint them with a brush.

Stir Fried Bok Choy

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large head bok choy
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/3 cup cashews
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste
• 1 pinch white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• cut 1/2 to 1 inch slice off the root-end of bok choy; discard stem. cut stalks diagonally into 1/8-inch pieces; cut or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, cashews, garlic, bok choy, chinese five-spice, and sugar to the hot oil-butter mixture. cook and stir bok choy mixture until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.