Simple, Classic Potato Gratin is the perfect accompaniment to my Citrus Chipotle Ham. Layers of potato, creamy cheese and a caramelized top. This Classic Potato Gratin can be tailored to fit your taste. I love adding fresh picked thyme leaves for an ultra-classic French taste. With my Citrus Chipotle Ham, I like to keep it simple because of the intense glaze on the ham. The recipe calls for two cups cheese and this time I used Monterrey Jack cheese because it’s mild and creamy. You can easily swap the onion for fennel, or use pepper jack cheese for a Mexican take. The possibilities are endless. But, for me, my friends,…
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Christmas traditions start with this Polish Rum Cake. These sugary, rum soaked yellow cakes are easy to make and will make everyone come back for more. Buttery, yellow cake soaked in a sweet, sugary dark rum glaze with delicate minced walnuts crusting the top. That is Polish Rum Cake and our family Christmas tradition. As long as I can remember my mother has made rum cake for Christmas. I used to feel so very grown up eating this cake, a special privilege to be eating something soaked in rum. Kinda like I was breaking the rules. Yes, it’s that good! One bite into this rich buttery cake and you’ll be…
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Herb Crusted Eye of Round Roast is tender and pink on the inside and packed with a flavorful crust on the outside. Look how beautiful this roast is! The aroma of sage, leeks and thyme has taken over my kitchen as they cover this Eye of Round roast creating a flavorful crust. If your entertaining this holiday season and are on a budget or just want a simple roast, this Herb Crusted Eye of Round Roast is the perfect recipe for you. It’s so easy to make and the best thing is that it’s a fairly inexpensive cut of meat. I would say it’s right in between a prime rib…
