A beautifully cooked ham is a traditional centerpiece for an Easter family dinner. Roasting a ham is not difficult if you follow some simple steps. The following are some good tips on thawing, preparing and cooking your holiday ham. There are several types of ham, most common is the precooked ham. The key to preparing a ham is to NOT overcook the ham. Proper cooking temperatures for all types of ham are as follows: FRESH HAM – 145º to 155º WHOLE OR HALF LEG – 145º to 155º SMOKED HOLE OR HALF LEG – 145º SMOKED OR FULLY COOKED – 130º to 140º THAWING If you buy your ham…
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Easy Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Why this recipe works: To create a crisp coating that stays put, dredge the cutlets in flour, then dip them in beaten eggs, dredge them in Parmesan cheese enriched with black pepper, and finally more flour, which keeps the cheese in place. Make sure your oil is very hot: if the oil is too cool, the cutlets will become greasy and won’t properly crisp. 1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 2 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (see note at the bottom) 2 teaspoons black pepper 4 thin-cut boneless, skin-less chicken cutlets (breast work the best) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1. Adjust oven rack to middle…
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Easy Recipe Day! – Pesto Pasta
Made the dish below, it was delicious. I think next time I will cut the grape tomatoes in half. See Tasty.com for the recipe – http://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/try-this-one-pan-garlic-chicken-pesto-pasta-dish-for-dinner#.soNzbqWA3p Will be making this dish tonight for dinner. http://bzfd.it/1nwUy7n Will let you know tomorrow, how it turns out.
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National Meatball Day! – Easy Italian Sausage Meatballs
Today is National Meatball Day, so I thought I would share MY PERSONAL meatball recipe. After I researched many recipes for the perfect, EASY meatball, I have designed this recipe. Let me know if you try them. PREP: 20-25 MINUTES MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Tablespoon dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 lb of mild Italian sausage (I purchased the links, but you can use ground sausage instead); 1 cup dry breadcrumbs (I used the Italian flavored); 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese; 1/4 cup FRESH chopped Italian parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced;…
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Celebrate National Pig Day! with EASY Sautéed Pork Chop with Jack Daniel’s Glaze
Today’s pork is leaner (about 1/3 fewer calories) and higher in protein than that consumed just 10 years ago. Pork is a great source of protein: 100 grams of roasted pork top loin contains 26.45 grams of protein. Roasted pork top loin is considerably lower in fat compared to most types of poultry, at 8.82 grams in 100 grams of pork, according to the USDA; chicken with meat and skin has 13.39 grams. Most pork in the marketplace is CURED – like bacon and ham. Normal precautions should be taken, as with all raw meat. Never taste uncooked pork and thorough wash all kitchen items in contact with raw pork…
