I typically purchase a fully-cooked ham and that will take between 12-15 minutes a pound in a 325 degree oven to properly heat to 160 degrees internal temp.
To cook the ham, I put it in a pan with a rack and pour one can of 7-Up over it and cover it. Bake to about 1/2 hour before it’s done cooking and add the glaze.
Glaze:
1 C. brown sugar
2 T. prepared mustard
a little pineapple juice to thin it
Once the glaze has been basted on, you can put pineapple slices over the top and continue baking the last hour.
My kids also love it if I cook the glaze on the stove and use it as a dipping sauce instead of basting the ham with it. This also gives you more options for using the leftover ham.
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These are the most traditional cookie in our house. There has never been a Christmas in my lifetime where these have been missing. They are my personal favorite. I’ve included slightly different recipes for a pecan version and a walnut version. They’re very close in flavor so you can try both and pick your favorite. The walnut version is my grandmother’s recipe and it’s the one I grew up with but during a time when I didn’t have access to this recipe, I found the pecan version and so I am including it because it is also very good. (and fast and easy!)
Pecan Yule Logs
1 C. butter
4 T. powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling in)
1 t. vanilla
2 C. flour
1 C. pecans, chopped
Mix all ingredients together. Form into logs, balls or crescents. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Just before cool, roll in additional powdered sugar. Can be placed close together on the cookie sheet since they don’t spread.
From the kitchen of: Laurie Neader
Walnut Yule Logs
1 C. butter
1 C. sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 t. vanilla
1 egg
2 C. sifted flour
1 C. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 C. rolled oats (Quick or Old-Fashioned are fine)
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and egg and beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix thoroughly. Stir in nutmeats and oats. Dough will be stiff. Shape into logs and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake about 20 minutes. Cool. Frost with a confectioner’s sugar frosting or roll in powdered sugar.
From the kitchen of: Ella Meyer
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This recipe comes from a dear Norwegian friend who shared many of her recipe secrets with me when I was just learning to cook. It amazes me how great this cookie tastes when it’s made with so few ingredients.
1 C. butter
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 t. vanilla
2 1/2 C. flour
Cream butter, beat in sugar and eggs. Stir in flour. Press into sandbukkle tins and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool, gently squeeze to remove from tins.
I often sprinkle colored sugar on the top to give them a little color.
From the kitchen of: Arlene Nelson
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We always have these on Christmas morning. They’re a family favorite and the smells and flavor are perfect for the holidays.
1 C. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
2 T. molasses
1 C. buttermilk (or 1/2 C. buttermilk and 1/2 C. egg nog)
1 T. sugar
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. baking soda
Dash of cloves
1 t. vegetable oil
1 egg lightly beaten
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk molasses, oil, buttermilk and egg. Slowly pour liquid mixture into flour mixture and stir until smooth. Lightly grease a griddle. Over medium heat, drip 1 T. batter onto griddle. Cook until golden brown and flip to cook the other side.
Make a double batch if you have guests. We usually top them with butter and powdered sugar.
From the kitchen of: Laurie Neader
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1 unbaked pie crust (Use deep dish if buying store bought)
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin or 2 C. fresh pumpkin
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ginger
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. salt
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pie crust. Mix well. Pour into pie crust. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake 35-40 minutes longer. Cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
From the kitchen of: Laurie Neader
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I’m not sure how old this recipe is. I’ve been making it for so long and I can’t remember where I originally found it but it’s a great recipe with simple ingredients and we always have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas at our house.
5 med. sweet potatoes
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. vanilla
1/3 C. milk
Topping:
1/3 C. butter, melted
1 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. flour
1 C. pecans, chopped
Boil and mash sweet potatoes. Mix in sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Put into a 9×13 baking dish. Melt butter and mix in remaining topping ingredients. Sprinkle on top of sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
*I often omit the 1/2 C. butter that’s mixed in with the sweet potatoes and I can’t tell a difference. I also have switched to a 3 qt. round casserole dish when I make it.
From the kitchen of: Laurie Neader
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This recipe comes from my children’s favorite teacher Ms. Betsinger. It was her mother’s recipe and she always made this bread during their cranberry tasting unit for her second grade class. She’s retired now and we all miss her very much but we always think of her as we make this fantastic recipe.
2 C. sifted flour
1 C. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. soda
3/4 t. salt
2 t. grated orange rind
1/3 C. orange juice
1/2 C. water
1 egg, well beaten
2 T. salad oil
1 C. fresh cranberries, halved
1 C. chopped nuts
Combine first 5 ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly until moistened.
Grease and flour bottom of 9×5x3 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
From the kitchen of: Linda Betsinger
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Okay, I know today we find this a very odd combination of ingredients but this was so common in the 1950’s and 60’s that I just can’t ignore the importance of Jello salads. This could just about be a meal in itself 
1 pkg. lime gelatin
1 C. boiling water
1/2 t. salt
1 T. grated onion
1/2 C. whipping cream
1/2 C. mayonnaise
Combine gelatin, hot water, salt and onion. Stir until dissolved and let cool. Beat cream; add the mayonnaise and mix well. Add to the gelatin mixture and stir well. Pour mixture over the following salad ingredients and mix well.
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 pound longhorn cheese, chopped
1 t. green pepper, cut small
3 C. celery, chopped fine
1 C. cooked, chopped chicken
1 C. chopped walnuts
Let this stand in refrigerator overnight and garnish with stuffed olives before serving.
From Your Neighbor Lady WNAX October 1968
Donated by the family of Edna Schmidt
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1/2 C. boiling water
1/2 C. shortening
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. molasses
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 t. ginger
3/4 t. cinnamon
Pour boiling water over vegetable shortening to melt. Add sugar molasses, egg and beat together. Add dry ingredients and combine well. Put in a greased 8×8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve warm or cold with whip cream, lemon sauce or ice cream.
From the kitchen of Edna Schmidt
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4 C. fresh cranberries
2 oranges (quartered and seeded)
2 C. sugar
1 apple, unpeeled but remove seeds
Put the cranberries and oranges through a food chopper and add sugar. Mix well and chill several hours before serving. Makes 1 quart relish.
From the kitchen of Edna Schmidt
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