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Brian Bulot
Brian Bulot is manager of G&W Foods in Girard and has been in the Grocery Retail business for 27 years. For more information please call 620-724-4411.
Food & Drink
2012-11-19 11:30:24
Holiday dinner & beverage ideas
A- Sounds like you got yourself into a situation. Don't worry though, we can still have you come out of this looking like a food god. Here are some ideas that the guys will love! A precooked ham makes this recipe simple and delicious. Ham and Spiced Apple Glaze 1 whole ham 2 teaspoon(s) salt 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg teaspoon(s) ground cloves 1 jar(s) (10 ounces) apple jelly 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar Fresh thyme for garnish Place ham, fat side up, on rack in large roasting pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, combine salt and next 5 ingredients. With hands, rub spice mixture over the ham. Insert meat thermometer into center of thickest part of meat, being careful that pointed end of thermometer does not touch bone. Roast until meat thermometer reaches 150 degrees F. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat apple jelly and balsamic vinegar over high heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; set glaze aside. When ham has reached 150 degrees F, remove foil and brush with some glaze. Continue roasting pork, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. When done, place on large platter; let stand 20 minutes for easier slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme. Compliment the meal with your favorite salads and sides. Of course you will need a great Eggnog to go with it, And I have just the recipe! Eggnog Serves 12 4 cups milk 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups light rum 4 cups light cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour. Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Not a fan of eggnog? Try a great Pumpkin Beer! These ideas are sure to wow your company, but remember: the more you impress, the more likely that holiday meals will be delegated to you next year!
 
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