December 25, 2007 Christmas Edition

Easy Tastebud Delights

12.25 Edition (December 25, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

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Baked Pineapple Ham

Whole or half ham, precooked, cured, or smoked
2 cups apple cider
3 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can pineapple slices

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the ham fat-side down in a roasting pan with the apple cider. Bake a whole ham 10 minutes per pound, or a half ham 15 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees. Baste the ham with the liquid in the pan from time to time during baking.

When the ham is cooked, remove it from the oven and slice off the skin and most of the fat, leaving a quarter-inch layer. Lay the ham in the pan, fat-side up this time, and make crosshatches using a long, sharp knife.

In a small bowl, make a paste of the mustard and brown sugar and rub it all over the ham. Add pineapple slices at this point if desired, securing the pieces with toothpicks. Turn the oven temperature up to 450 degrees.

Return the ham to the oven and bake 15 minutes more or until it appears glazed, but not burned.

Potato Delight

8 medium to large sliced red potatoes
2 large sliced sweet onions
1/2 cup sliced butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl mix sliced potatoes, sliced onions, butter and garlic salt together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Grease a large casserole dish. Place potato mixture in casserole. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and remove aluminum foil. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven, uncovered and continue baking until cheese has melted and potatoes are fork tender, approximately 10 minutes.

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