Dr Pepper Glazed Ham

Take a ham and make this glaze and everyone will love it, a little basting and it will be so good, make the glaze ahead of time so it's ready to baste it on the ham.

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What you Need:

1 whole fully cooked bone-in ham (15-18 pounds)
whole cloves
3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. spicy brown mustard
1 can Dr Pepper or Coke
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

How to Make it:

Preheat the oven to 325˚.

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep. Place cloves in the middle of each diamond. Place the ham in a large roasting pan with a rack, tent it with foil, and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours—or longer, depending on the package directions. (Some hams may require 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a lower temp; just check the package.)

Heat the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and soda in a small saucepan until bubbly. Cook until reduced and a bit thicker, about 15 minutes.

After about 2 hours of baking time, remove the foil and brush the glaze on the ham in 20 minutes intervals (put the ham back in the oven, uncovered, in between) until it's nice and glossy. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 15-20 minutes before carving.

Cheesy Garlic Italian Bread

 

This cheesy Italian Bread is quick and easy to make, tastes so good you won't want to order it out again.

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What you need:

1 loaf Italian or French breach any kind you like
1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2-1 cup grated Parmesans Cheese
1/2-1 stick of butter(melted)
1-2 tsp garlic powder and onion powder
dash of pepper

How to make it

Heat oven to 350 degrees or use an Air Fryer Oven

\Take your bread and slice it in 1" slices(I used half a loaf tonight so use the lesser amounts) You can do the whole loaf if you have enough to feed. I wrap the rest of the loaf and freeze for another time.

Melt the butter just for 15 seconds in microwave or take out butter earlier in day to soften. Then when ready to use add the spices and stir in butter. Spread slices with the melted butter mixture. Lay out each slice on a cookie sheet, I line mine with foil to save cleanup. Then add shredded Mozzarella and Parm cheese to each slice. Bake in over for about 10 minutes till golden, air fry for 5-9 minutes depending on your air fryer.

Serve warm

Italian Sausage Spaghetti

 

This spaghetti has some good veggies, sauce, Italian Sausage and really good spices and herbs, over whole wheat spaghetti noodles. You can change the veggies if you like. Fresh and delicious Goes well with some Cheesy Italian bread.

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Serves 3-4 people(use less amounts if you want less servings)

What you Need:

2-4 Italian Sausages(sliced about 1/2" slices)
1/2-1 onion diced
4-5 garlic cloves minced
1 zucchini diced
4-8 oz mushrooms quartered

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, basil, pepper
dash of salt if you like
whole wheat pasta to serve as many as you need, (I use about a dimes size per person)

How to make it:

First dice or chop your ingredients, bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta

Heat a large pot with about 3-4 turns of the olive oil bottle, when hot toss in the onions and sauté 2 minutes, then add garlic cook another minute, add  your sausage and cook till no longer pink in centers, add zucchini and cook for about 4 minutes, then add mushrooms cook another 4 minutes. Now cook pasta Once everything is cooked, next add 1 can of crushed tomatoes and stir. Then add spices and stir in, bring up just till it starts to bubble then turn down heat to low simmer about 15 minutes but don't let it stick to bottom. 

Drain pasta and serve with sauce. Fresh and delicious 

prepare the veggies and sausage

Next add sauce and spices and simmer the flavors

Raw Apple Cake

  

My mom used to make a raw apple cake, this is her recipe that I updated a bit with adding chi seeds and flax seeds for fiber and a different taste. Of course that is an option you decide. Try my recipe

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makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan

what you need:

 1 cup white sugar
 1/2 cup brown sugar
 1/4 cup chia seeds
 1/4 cup flax seeds
 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1 teaspoon baking soda
 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
 1/2 cup vegetable oil
 2 eggs, beaten
 1 cup sour milk
 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
 
 topping
 1/4 cup brown sugar
 1/4 cup white sugar
 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to make it

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the topping by mixing together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, chopped walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.

In large bowl, mix together 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, chia and falx seeds, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Make a well in the center, and pour in the oil, eggs and sour milk. Beat until smooth, then fold in chopped apples.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

ready to bake

Doesn't that look good, you should smell it baking

Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas

 Quick and easy recipe for overripe bananas, perfect for a special breakfast or an afternoon snack!

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SERVINGS

2 People

CALORIES

155 kcal

What you Need:

2 bananas Slightly Overripe
2 tablespoons sugar (you can substitute granulated Splenda, if you like)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

How to make it:

Slice the bananas into rounds, approximately ⅓ inch thick.

2 bananas

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if desired). Set aside.

2 tablespoons sugar,1 teaspoon cinnamon,¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Lightly spray a large skillet with nonstick oil spray. Warm over medium heat.

Add the banana rounds and sprinkle ½ of the cinnamon mixture on top. 

Cook for about 2-3 minutes.

Flip the rounds, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture

Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the bananas are soft and warmed through.

Smoked Whole Chicken

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Smoking meat is a absolute delicious way to prepare it. Those flavors mmmm smoky, delicious goodness follow my recipe to smoke a whole chicken. I spatchcock my chicken to make it cook faster. I put bbq sauce on the chicken before serving that's an option. You can also baste it on the chicken while cooking it if you prefer that, but only open the smoker every hour, it will lengthen cooking time a little.

What you Need:

1 whole chicken washed
apple, peach or cherry wood chips
for the rub
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp ground thyme
2 tsp ground or chopped fine oregano
2 tsp basil chopped fine
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground black pepper

How to Make it:

Soak your wood chips in water for one hour or overnight

Coat the chicken thoroughly, also applying the rub inside the chicken cavity wall.

Lightly pull the breast skin from the flesh. Apply the rub here too, to help get the flavors into the meat as much as possible.

Preheat your smoker to 225°F/110°C. If you are using a charcoal smoker then aim to light it at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. We want to wait until the coals have turned from completely black to a slightly gray ash-like color.

Dry off your wood chips and divide into two groups. Wrap both in an aluminum foil pouch each. Punch holes in the top for ventilation.

Place one pouch in your smoker, and leave the other to one side for later. If using a charcoal smoker, place this pouch immediately on top of the charcoals. If using an electric smoker then be sure to insert them following your smoker’s directions. Add water to the other side of smoker tray if it calls for it. I sometimes add about 1/2 cup Apple cider Vinegar to water for a different flavor.(Optional)

Place your prepared chicken in the smoker. Open your smoker vents to about 50%-75% of the way open.

Check your chicken about once every hour. Also when wood chips have burned down add the second package. (you should know your smoker and how it burns, which helps)

Cook for about 4 hours, or until cooked through.

internal temp should be 170 when checked, at that point it is done, let rest about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

MAGIC STUFFED CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS

 

Today I am sharing an awesome gooey treat that is sure to be a huge hit – Magic Stuffed Cinnamon Crescent Rolls! Simple to make, so good.  Perfect for holidays and a fun activity to do with kids.

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What you Need:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (8 count)
8 large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, melted

Easy Glaze Topping (Optional)

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 teaspoons of milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans

How to make these:

Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F. Using a medium size muffin tin, spray 8 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Be sure to spray the top too.  

In a small bowl, melt butter. In another small bowl mix sugar and cinnamon. 

Lightly dust work surface with flour. Separate crescent rolls into 8 individual triangles. Dip marshmallow completely in butter, then in sugar mixture, coating all surfaces. Place marshmallow on crescent roll and roll up, completely covering the marshmallow. *Firmly pinch to seal all edges. Next, dip roll in butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar and place in muffin tin. Repeat with remaining rolls.

Place on middle rack of oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. Be sure to place a cookie sheet or foil on the rack below to catch any possible spill from rolls.

When ready, remove from oven. Allow to cool for a minute or two. Using a butter knife or offset spatula, remove rolls and place on cooling rack covered with wax paper. Serve warm, Enjoy!  

Optional Glaze Directions

In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth. Add a little milk at a time until you get the texture you like. Drizzle over warm rolls and top with chopped pecans.  

Tips 

Be sure to pinch the sides/edges well, to prevent the marshmallow from leaking out. Even if a few leak, no worries, they are still delicious! 

These are best served fresh out of the oven. They can be reheated for a few seconds in the microwave.

Don’t forget to place a cookie sheet or foil on the rack below to catch any spills from the rolls.