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Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed Ham

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This holiday glazed ham recipe has been sponsored in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Easter dinner (or brunch, depending on the year) always means one of two dishes for my family: roasted leg of lamb or glazed ham. Both are crowdpleasers, but when it comes to effortless, yet elegant entertaining for a large group, few dishes fit the bill more than spiral-sliced ham. Since this type of ham is pre-cooked, all you need to do is heat it through in the oven and caramelize the exterior with your favorite glaze. Like many, I love pairing sweet fruit with the smoky, salty flavor of ham. With spring heralding the start of prime strawberry season, it’s the perfect time to dress up your Easter ham with a fresh strawberry sauce. For my Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed Ham, I simmer strawberry puree with brown sugar, honey, and a touch of chipotle in adobo until thick and glossy, and brush it onto the ham for the last 30 minutes of baking. It’s some of the best flavors of spring, with a hint of heat in the background to balance the sweetness….

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Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet + The Maple Cookbook

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Disclosure: I received a copy of Maple from Quirk Books to review, with permission to excerpt the recipe for this Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Have I mentioned that I’m something of a cookbook fiend?

I’m that girl who approaches a new cookbook like a novel. When the weather starts to get cooler, there’s nothing like curling up on the sofa with a cup of something warm and getting lost in a new collection of recipes. I especially love when a book finds new ways to use old favorite ingredients, giving new life to nostalgic flavors.

Katie Webster’s Maple does just that. With 100 recipes from cocktails and cakes to salads and chilis, Webster’s creative use of maple syrup takes readers far beyond standard breakfast fare.

I’ve enjoyed several recipes from the book since its arrival, one of which was this Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet with Greens. A hearty twist on a breakfast classic with a hint of sweetness in the background, this skillet would be a nice addition to any breakfast or brunch table.

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Webster and her husband live in Vermont, where they enjoy “backyard sugaring” as a hobby, tapping trees and processing the sap at home by boiling it into syrup. I can’t say that I’m not a little jealous of this pastime! What an interesting and fun endeavor, not to mention an amazing gift to be able to share with family and friends.

In truth, maple syrup is pretty much woven into the fabric of American breakfast culture. Webster writes of her hope that her cookbook will evoke special memories for her readers, and shares some of the charming recollections that maple syrup brings to the forefront of her mind.

As a collection, the recipes feel as genuine as they are versatile, spanning not only a range of courses, but also seasons.

My mind tends to gravitate toward fall when I think of maple syrup, but with recipes such as Maple Margaritas, Swordfish with Maple Pipérade, and Sweet and Sour Coleslaw, Webster demonstrates how versatile maple syrup can be as an ingredient for year-round use.
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Cracklin’ Oat Bran Blueberry Crunch Muffins

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Confession: cereal is my go-to breakfast most days of the week, but I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten it with milk. Sacrilege, I know! Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved dry cereal (especially hearty, granola-type varieties like Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran): in a bowl with berries, crumbled over yogurt with honey, or by the handful straight out of the box for a snack. Did you know that cereal can also be a great addition to baked goods? It’s an easy way to add flavor, fiber, nutrients, and texture to a variety of recipes, such as my Cracklin’ Oat Bran Blueberry Crunch Muffins. Bursting with fresh blueberries, these large, bakery-style muffins have crushed Cracklin’ Oat Bran stirred into both the buttermilk batter and the crunchy streusel topping. A drizzle of honey glaze provides the perfect sweet finish to complement the cereal’s warm, toasted oat, coconut, and cinnamon flavors. One bite, and family members of all ages will be begging you to make these muffins a new breakfast tradition!

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There’s something so inviting about a basket of fresh blueberry muffins on the breakfast table. They’re warm and comforting, evoking a feeling of family togetherness that’s the perfect way to celebrate the weekend. While I’d never turn down a homemade blueberry muffin of any kind, I yearned for the longest time to recreate the muffins I found in my favorite coffee shops and bakeries: big and buttery with lots of fruit and a tender crumb. During my quest, I discovered that adding crushed Cracklin’ Oat Bran cereal to the batter itself allows it to stand up to the moisture content of the berries, resulting in a hearty, balanced texture. A second addition of Cracklin’ Oat Bran to the streusel topping gives the muffins an irresistible crunch and an extra pop of sweet, toasted oat flavor, reminiscent of oatmeal cookies. It’s a great way to reinvent and combine two breakfast classics—muffins and cereal—with ingredients that are always easy to find at your local ACME Market.

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Bacon and Goat Cheese Popovers

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Light-textured and full-flavored, these Bacon and Goat Cheese Popovers are a perfect addition to any meal. They’re easy to make, too!

Bacon and Goat Cheese Popovers

When I think of spring, popovers immediately come to mind. Something about their puffed, crisp shells and tender, airy interiors fit so well with the lighter feel of the season.

When I was a child, I remember being so fascinated by their ballooned rise as my mother pulled them out of the oven. It always seemed like magic!

We’d always eat the warm rolls with butter and honey (or sometimes, with strawberry butter, as served at our favorite destination for girls’ shopping luncheons).

Somewhat recently, I started experimenting with recipe variations. Today, I’m sharing what has quickly become one of our favorite flavor combinations: Bacon and Goat Cheese Popovers. Here, traditional popover batter meets salty bacon crumbles, creamy goat cheese, snipped fresh chives, and a hint of black pepper.

Light-textured, full-flavored, and easy to make, these savory popovers are perfect for any time of day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
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