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Sweet and spicy honey mustard ham glaze recipe

pook — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0000

This ham glaze recipe hits all the right notes. It has just a touch of heat, a bit of bite from the mustard, and the sweetness from brown sugar and honey. The perfect glazed ham – sweet, sticky, caramelized edges that give way to juicy slices of ham packed with flavor. I’ll give you variations...

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Gingerbread Rum Balls Recipe

pook — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:45:00 +0000

Gingerbread rum balls are full of seasonal flavors for a holiday twist on my classic rum ball recipe. These boozy bites are made with gingersnap cookies and warm spices, then rolled in cinnamon sugar or nonpareils. They are perfect for holiday gatherings and shipping to friends and family. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I...

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Chestnut Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe

pook — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000

This chestnut stuffed pork loin recipe is a delicious, showstopper of a dinner. A flavorful pork loin roast is perfect for Sunday dinner with the family. It is also special enough for your holiday table or celebratory occasions. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for...

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Easy buckeye recipe

pook — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This easy buckeye recipe is the perfect no bake treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Buckeyes are a great choice for game days or holidays when you need a tasty treat that doesn’t require too much time or energy. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success....

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Porcini Crusted Beef Tenderloin for Christmas

pook — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Porcini crusted beef tenderloin roast is the perfect Christmas dinner. This is our special occasion meal. Dried porcini mushrooms, ground into a powder, dust the outside of the tenderloin, enhancing the flavor of this delicate cut of meat. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for...

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Easy 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole

pook — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This 5 ingredient corn casserole is simple and delicious. It is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make and it is so unbelievably good. The browned, crisp top gives way to a creamy corn pudding inside, making this a staple on many holiday tables. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips...

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Cranberry upside down cake recipe

pook — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:45:00 +0000

Cranberry upside down cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. This upside down cake is studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for...

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Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

pook — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:50:00 +0000

Gingerbread is one of the classic flavors of the holiday season. A gingerbread loaf is the perfect easy dessert to have on hand when friends and family come to visit. This simple quick bread recipe is flavored with molasses and just the right amount of spice. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful...

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How to make lemon ricotta cookies

pook — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Lemon ricotta cookies are soft, fluffy, cake-like cookies. Topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze, they are a great addition to holiday dessert platters. They are perfectly lemony, soft and fluffy cookies. The lemon glaze on top is an absolute must. You may also be interested in my soft ginger molasses cookies and my Christmas sugar cookies recipes....

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Almond biscotti recipe with golden raisins

pook — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Almond biscotti studded with amaretto soaked golden raisins is by far one of my favorite holiday treats. These biscotti, or cantucci, require only a handful of pantry ingredients and make wonderful homemade gifts to share with friends and family. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success....

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