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INGREDIENTS
7 lbs ham , rind removed
whole cloves
1 lb dark brown sugar
1 (12ounce)can Coca-Cola (not diet!)
1 (14ounce)can pineapple rings , drained and juice reserved
1 cup sweet concord grape wine
10-12 maraschino cherries
fresh bay leaves, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 325ºF.
Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham crosswise and lengthwise, forming a crosshatch pattern about 1/4-in deep and 1-in apart.
Place 1 clove in the center of each square. Place ham, fat side up, [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs hamburger
16 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1 1/4 ounces onion soup mix
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
DIRECTIONS
Thaw spinach in microwave or by running under hot water in a colander for a few minutes. Squeeze as much excess water from the spinach as possible.
In a large bowl combine spinach, hamburger, onion soup mix, and cheese. Shape into patties and grill or broil until done. Serve [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 large sweet potatoes
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter , melted
1/2 cup orange juice
TOPPING
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
DIRECTIONS
Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch Oven & bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until tender.
Drain.
When cool enough to handle peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Place half in a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish.
Top with half of the cranberries, brown [...]
INGREDIENTS
Batter
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon eggnog flavoringor
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups eggnogor half-and-half
Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon eggnog, flavor (optional)
3 tablespoons butter , melted
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425°F Line a muffin tin with 12 paper or silicone muffin cups, and grease the cups with non-stick vegetable oil spray; this will ensure that they peel off the muffins nicely.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar till [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (12ounce)bag cranberries (frozen if possible)
4-5 medium jonathan apples
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 (1/3ounce)boxes cherry Jell-O (small)
2 cups sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
DIRECTIONS
Make jell-o according to package directions and let set.
Mix orange juice, pineapple, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
Grind apples and cranberries in food processor.
Add apples and cranberries to juice and sugar mixture.
Add mixture to set jell-o.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight if possible.