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Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Classic Recipes

Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Glazing the Instant Pot ham for a quick finish in the oven.

Instant Pot Baked Ham

Diana RattrayUpdated on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Leave a Comment3 min read

Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot baked ham recipe. Tender and mouthwatering results in a fraction of the time.

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Linzer Cookies

Diana RattrayUpdated on August 4, 2024July 18, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

Fall in love with Linzer cookies, an irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, raspberry jam, and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

roast leg of lamb with gravy on a platter with vegetables

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Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024April 11, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

Impress friends and family with this roasted boneless leg of lamb recipe. Seasoned with garlic, lemon, and rosemary, it’s a great choice!

sliced baked ham on a plate with side dishes

Christmas Thanksgiving Dinner Ham Easter

Honey and Pineapple Baked Ham

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024March 31, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

a plate of baked ham with pineapple, sweet potatoes, and broccoli

Frostings and Glazes Cookies Christmas

Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024February 12, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

A simple royal icing decorates these basic sugar cookies. The royal icing is made with meringue powder rather than fresh egg whites.

A slice of sweet potato pie on a plate with a dollop of whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Christmas Thanksgiving Desserts Pie Recipes Holiday Baking Sweet Potatoes

Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 18, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

This rich Mississippi sweet potato pie is a keeper! The recipe makes two amazing Southern-style pies—prepare to take a bow!

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 11, 2024Leave a Comment3 min read

Your friends and family will fall in love with these soft, cake-like Italian ricotta cookies! They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

Christmas Valentine's Day Herbs Dinner Main Dish Beef Garlic

Herb Crusted Rib Eye Roast

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 5, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

This herb-crusted rib eye roast is the perfect roast for a holiday meal. For best flavor, season the beef and refrigerate it for a few hours before roasting.

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Festive Coconut Shortbread Squares

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 31, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

A buttery shortbread crust is topped with almonds, coconut, and candied fruit mixed with sweetened condensed milk.

Christmas Thanksgiving Sides Side Dish Vegetables

Creamed Pearl Onions

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 16, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

A rich seasoned sauce makes these creamed onions delicious and holiday-ready. This is a traditional side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.