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Sugar and Spice
Updated Flavors Jazz up Turkey or Ham
By Donna Smith
Nutritional analysis per 3-ounce serving: calories, 268; calories from fat, 112; total fat, 12.5g (19%); saturated fat, 3g; cholesterol, 118mg; sodium, 187mg; total carbs, 1g; fiber, 0; sugars, 1g; protein, 34g; vitamin A, 6%; calcium, 3%; vitamin C, 1%; iron, 14%
"The sauce smells like Christmas. It really does. It smells like a holiday potpourri – think holiday spice. We couldn't believe it." – Shel Franco, editor
1 spiral-sliced ham (about 8 to 10 pounds)
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice, thawed
1 cup honey
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup peach or apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Combine the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, preserves, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well. Place the ham in a roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Pour half of the glaze over the ham and bake 30 minutes. Pour remaining glaze and cook about 30 minutes longer.
Nutritional analysis per 3-ounce serving: calories, 295; calories from fat, 87; total fat, 9.8g; saturated fat, 3g; cholesterol, 115mg; sodium, 168mg; total carbs, 12g; sugars, 10g; protein, 37g; vitamin C, 4%; iron, 7%
"I served this asparagus at a dinner party. I added a few stalks of gourmet white asparagus for fun. The dish was a big hit with everyone enjoying it." – Kendeyl Johansen, iParenting community member
"I've had it [asparagus] prepared similarly, but this was one of the best, and easiest recipes for it I've tried." – Laurie Dove, iParenting community member
2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends removed
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds
4 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
