Great Ham Glaze!

As I was cooking the ham for easter, I realized the glaze that comes with it has wheat starch in it. Lucky for me, I have some good back up glazes.

Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze:
Ingredients:
1/2 C Packed Brown Sugar
3 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Pineapple Juice

Directions:
In small bowl, mix all ingredients together with whisk until well blended. Brush glaze on the ham in the last 45 minutes of baking.

Pineapple-Ginger Glaze:
Ingredients:
3/4 C Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 C Pineapple Juice
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Directions:
In small bowl, mix all ingredients together with whisk until well blended. Brush glaze on the ham in the last 45 minutes of baking.

Orange JELL-O Dish

Great side for a large meal!

Ingredients:
8 oz. Cream Cheese
Lg. Pkg. of orange JELL-O (can use different Flavors)
1 11 oz. Can Mandarin Oranges, Drained
1 20 oz. Can Crushed Pineapple, Drained*
12 Oz. Cool Whip

Directions:
Whip Cream Cheese and dry JELL-O together. Fold in remaining Ingredients.

* drain can, rinse, drain again and pay dry with paper towels.

Layered Salad

This is a recipe is one that you have to make 24 hours in advance! Keep that in mind when you are making the recipe.

This recipe isn't super specific, leaves some area up for judgement.

First thing to get is a 9" x 13" glass pan. Layer the following ingredients in order:

Shredded lettuce to cover bottom of pan
Chopped celery
Slices of Red Onion
Frozen Peas
2 C mayonnaise mixed with 2 Tbs.  sugar
Grated sharp cheddar cheese
Bacon Pieces

Cover and Refrigerate Overnight.

Deluxe Potatoes (aka Funeral Potatoes)

This is a family favorite and great for easter.

Ingredients:

32 oz. Frozen Hash Browns

1/2 C Chopped Green Onions

2 C Grated Cheddar

2 C Sour Cream

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/8 tsp. Pepper

1/2 C Melted Butter (divided)

1/2 C GF Crushed Cornflakes

Directions:

Using only 1/4 cup of melted butter, mix the rest of the ingredient, except cornflakes. Stir well. Put into 9" x 13" pan. Mix remaining melted butter with cornflakes and put over top of potatoes. Bake 350 Degrees F for one hour.

Homemade Granola Bars

I have to give a HUGE thanks to a great family friend the Cieslak Family!

Ingredients:

4 1/2 C GF Rolled Oats

1 C All Purpose Gluten Free Four

1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

2/3 C Butter, Softened

1/2 C Honey

1/3 C Brown Sugar, Packed

1-2 C Chocolate Chips (could use raisins, nuts, or a combination)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 Degrees F. Lightly Grease one 9" x 13" pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, vanilla, butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir in the chocolate chips (raisins or nuts). Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 Degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. When it comes out of the oven, use a spatula and press the granola bars. It helps them stick together better. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving. Once they are cooled I wrap each bar in wax paper and store in an air tight container.