This easy Crock-Pot ham recipe makes a tender, juicy centerpiece with just a fully cooked spiral-sliced ham, brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, and optional ground cloves. Place the ham cut-side down in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, cook it on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, and heat it until the thickest part reaches … Read more
Bacon-Wrapped Irish Shillelagh Sticks are tender asparagus spears wrapped in thin-cut bacon and coated with a buttery brown sugar-soy glaze. Bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes if you want extra-crisp bacon. This playful St. Patrick’s Day appetizer makes about 8–10 bacon-wrapped asparagus sticks and serves approximately 4 people. … Read more
This Amish potato stuffing recipe combines coarsely mashed potatoes, day-old white bread, buttery sautéed onion and celery, eggs, and traditional poultry seasoning in one comforting casserole. Bake it at 350°F for 45–55 minutes after about 30 minutes of preparation to make 10–12 generous servings. The finished stuffing is soft, savory, and cohesive in the center, … Read more
Mom’s pickled eggs are an easy make-ahead snack made with 12 hard-cooked eggs, sweet-tangy distilled white vinegar, onion rings, and warm pickling spices. The eggs cook in about 12 minutes after the water reaches a boil, the pickling liquid takes about 5 minutes, and the assembled jar needs at least 8 hours in the refrigerator … Read more
This jalapeño cucumber margarita recipe makes two refreshing cocktails in about 10 minutes with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, cucumber juice, agave, and jalapeño. The method is simple: prepare fresh cucumber juice, muddle the jalapeño with lime and sweetener, shake everything with ice, and strain into salt- or Tajín-rimmed glasses. Every sip brings … Read more
Make easy homemade gourmet chocolate with any filling by tempering couverture chocolate, forming thin shells in a clean mold, adding your favorite prepared filling, and sealing each piece with more chocolate. This flexible method yields about 24 small filled chocolates in approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, including setting time. The finished chocolates have a … Read more
This easy Summer Berry Trifle is a no-cook dessert made with buttery Madeira or pound cake, fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, vanilla custard, and softly whipped cream. It takes about 25 minutes to assemble, serves 6–8 people, and needs 2–4 hours of chilling time so every layer becomes wonderfully moist and flavorful. Every spoonful brings together … Read more
This Orange Vanilla Cream Fluff is an easy no-bake dessert made with orange gelatin, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and miniature marshmallows. The preparation takes about 10 to 15 minutes, followed by at least 1 hour of chilling, so it is a wonderfully simple choice for holidays, potlucks, family dinners, and last-minute gatherings. … Read more
The best homemade dry rub recipe for rich, bold flavor combines sweet paprika, light brown sugar, kosher salt, coarse black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. It takes just 5 minutes to mix, makes approximately 3/4 cup, and seasons about 4 to 6 pounds of pork, chicken, brisket, burgers, or vegetables. This balanced … Read more
This Sweet Georgia Peach Crumble is the best easy summer dessert for using ripe peaches. Six cups of sliced peaches are tossed with sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and a little flour or cornstarch, then baked beneath a buttery oat-and-pecan topping at 375°F for 40–50 minutes. The finished crumble is bubbling, golden, juicy, and warmly … Read more