Appetizer

My mom makes this every Easter, and the whole family shows up early. They come for the ham. The sweet pineapple glaze is why they stay. This ham is so tender it falls apart when you touch it. The brown sugar caramelizes on top. The pineapple rings shine like little golden jewels. One bite tastes…

Every Thanksgiving, my grandmother pulls out her old baking dish and makes this. Nobody leaves the table until it’s gone. It’s not a side dish. It’s the whole reason we show up. These sweet potatoes are soft and caramelized and topped with a sticky brown sugar glaze. They taste like fall in every bite. Sweet…

Cranberry turkey stuffing balls are an easy holiday appetizer made with leftover turkey, stuffing-style breadcrumbs, and dried cranberries. These baked or air-fried stuffing balls are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, Christmas parties, or make-ahead freezer meals. They combine savory turkey, herbed stuffing, and sweet-tart cranberries into one bite-sized snack…