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Jamon Borracho (Drunken Ham)

Submitted by: arios153

Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Pineapple slices, brown sugar, and orange-flavored rum add warmth and spicy flavors to a handsome baked whole ham that will become the centerpiece of your Easter or Christmas table.

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A standing beef rib roast is brined for juiciness and extra flavor in a coffee-flavored mixture, then oven-roasted to perfect doneness. The secret of this recipe is the long, slow brining process and no opening the oven door once the meat begins to cook.

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Chef James Holiday Prime Rib with Cabernet and Dried Cherry Sauce

Submitted by: Chef James

Everyone will be impressed with this beautiful standing rib roast, served with a sauce flavored with red wine and dried cherries.

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Chef John's Mini Christmas Hams

Submitted by: Chef John

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

These cute, individually sized hams are firm, moist, and perfectly salty. Serve them over the holidays or for your next dinner party.

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Christmas Pork Roast

Submitted by: Steffamie

Home Town: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

A pork loin roasted with a glaze of spiced cranberries and orange zest will make your house smell like Christmas.

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Christmas Eve Manicotti

Submitted by: Diana

Home Town: Mamaroneck, New York, USA

Living In: Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, USA

Spinach and cheese-stuffed crepes baked with marinara sauce make a nice light alternative to heavy holiday fare or a delicious second main dish to enjoy during Christmas dinner. Give crepe batter an hour or more to rest for the tenderest texture.

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Roast Chicken by Kevin Sbraga

Submitted by: Margie

Don't underestimate the impact of a gorgeous, golden-brown roasted chicken as a festive main dish, especially when the skin has been rubbed with a buttery mixture of garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, and flavorful seasonings.

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Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin

Submitted by: cpchef

Home Town: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Stuffed with orange- and ginger-accented dried fruit, a glazed whole pork loin roast slices beautifully and appeals to all ages. Serve it with its own pan gravy.

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Prime Rib - It's Easier Than You Think

Submitted by: KLEVEAR

Prime rib with a little steak seasoning, garlic, and a good thermometer are the fool-proof ingredients to making a memorable, formal dinner party main dish.

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Rosemary Dijon Prime Rib

Submitted by: Sandy

Home Town: Mentor, Ohio, USA

Prime rib coated in Dijon mustard and plenty of rosemary will have you staying in for an elegant meal instead of going out to a fancy restaurant.

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Diane's Beef Stroganoff

Submitted by: cullinanpat

You don't need canned soup to make an elegant, rich beef and mushroom Stroganoff to serve over egg noodles. Plenty of simmering time will build the flavor.

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Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese

Submitted by: Eva DelBriemari

A rich macaroni and cheese casserole made with sour cream, butter, and two kinds of Cheddar cheese is ready in less than an hour but is fancy enough for a holiday dinner.

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Stuffed Cornish Hens Burgundy

Submitted by: Angela

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA

Cornish hens are stuffed with almond rice and basted with a sweet Burgundy glaze for a simple and elegant dinner.

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Cast-Iron Skillet Prime Rib Roast and Gravy

Submitted by: al99

Use your cast-iron skillet to sear a juicy beef standing rib roast, then cook the roast to perfection and make a savory red wine gravy all in the same pan.

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Christmas Ham

Submitted by: claudiah

A beautiful, slowly baked ham basted with fruit juices is served with colorful pineapple rings and bright red cherries.

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Shrike's Prime Rib with Whiskey Sauce

Submitted by: Shrike

Home Town: Pasadena, Texas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

A standing beef rib roast is rubbed with a smoky paste of spices and seasonings and marinated overnight. Serve with a whiskey and brown sugar sauce.

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Mom Schroer's Beef Tenderloin

Submitted by: jacksmom

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Avon Lake, Ohio, USA

Beef tenderloin is marinated in an herb dressing, then broiled and slowly cooked for a tender and flavorful main dish.

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General Tso's Whole Turkey

Submitted by: Seattle Charlette

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Marinate a whole turkey in a sweet and spicy combination of Asian-inspired ingredients like garlic, ginger, and plum wine, then stuff with cranberry and rice stuffing. The magnificent bird is basted with Asian glaze until roasted to perfection.

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