Perfect to serve for any day for brunch, but especially colorful for Yuletide or Christmas morning.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups grated provolone cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk OR you can use half-n-half
1 heaping tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions OR green pepper
1/4 cup [...]

Why homemade? Because it’s so much better than the canned stuff. The canned stuff is good enough but why not give it a whirl? You’ll dazzle your holiday guests when you present this.
4 12-oz. bags cranberries
3 cups white sugar
3+ cups cold water
2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin (Knox brand is good)
In a 4 - 5 quart [...]

This is an unusual salad that strikes just the right balance between carrots & maple. You can even toss in a tablespoon or two of dried cranberries if you wish. Enjoy.

3-4 cups of shredded carrots
1/2 cup of raisins (regular or yellow)
1 cup celery in small dice
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, walnut, or pistachios
1/2 cup mayo (I [...]

This was created out of pure necessity of getting my family to eat this vegetable. There are a ton of recipes out there for casseroles using these and yams but they are so cloyingly sweet that I went back to the basics and wow! Even our dog eats them!
3 large sweet potatoes or yams
3 Tbsp. [...]

Being a quick bread, you can toss this together in no time, and have it on the table for a Sunday afternoon treat with a hot or cold beverage.

2 cups flour (half white & half wheat is good)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup vegetable oil (NOT olive oil)
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 [...]

I just love baking a ham. The house gets that homey, everything is good kind-of smell. This dish is true simplicity and an absolute crowd pleaser.

8-10 pound uncooked ham
3-4 cups apple juice
3 tsp. kosher salt

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Take the ham out of the fridge and place skin side-up on a rack in [...]