38 holiday ham recipes

Use fresh rosemary, if possible (many supermarkets carry it). The flavor it imparts to the lamb will be far superior to that of dried. If you like, white potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes, and turnips for the parsnips. You can also flavor lamb by covering it with lemon slices before roasting.

Bone-in smoked ham rubbed with chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon, then finished with a sticky peach preserves and orange juice glaze. A spice-crusted holiday ham that steals the show.

Microwave glazed baked ham with brown sugar, dry mustard, pineapple rings, and whole cloves. A retro holiday ham done in under 30 minutes of cook time.

Rose hip chutney blends foraged rose hips with apples, raisins, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and cayenne for a tangy-sweet preserve that pairs with holiday ham, turkey, or game.

Baked mac and cheese loaded with smoky leftover ham and pan-fried onions, topped with melty mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs. The tastiest way to put that holiday spiral ham to work.

Easy ham, bean and tomato soup turns leftover holiday ham and a ham bone broth into a hearty navy bean soup with onions, celery, and tomato. A pantry-savvy meal.

Glazed smoked ham roasted with a jalapeño jelly and cilantro finish. Foolproof holiday ham technique with temperature markers and a spicy-sweet twist on tradition.

Company ham sauce turns the drippings from a baked ham into an elegant sweet-savory sauce, thickened with cornstarch and layered with currant jelly, Dijon, sherry, and plump currants. The finishing touch your holiday ham deserves.

Four-ingredient apple cider glaze for ham or pork roast. Brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and warm cloves cook into a sticky, lacquered shine perfect for holiday spiral hams.

Classic split pea soup made with a ham bone, onions, and carrots. Thick, hearty, and the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham.

Ham bone and bean soup made from leftover holiday ham scraps simmered with beans, onion, garlic, and a homemade aromatic stock. A thrifty, waste-nothing soup that turns a spent ham bone into dinner.

Spiral-cut ham with a honey and brown sugar glaze basted with pear nectar and orange juice. A simple 5-ingredient holiday ham that practically glazes itself in the oven.

Three-ingredient cranberry maple glazed ham basted until sticky and caramelized. A no-fuss holiday centerpiece with sweet-tart flavor that feeds a crowd.

Easy glazed smoked ham trims, scores, and bakes a fully-cooked smoked ham with a simple sugar coating for a holiday-worthy main with minimal effort. The classic Sunday-supper or Easter-table centerpiece.

Warm spiced cherry relish simmered with honey, raisins, cider vinegar, and crunchy pecans. The ultimate condiment for roast chicken, duck, or holiday ham.

Apple pickles in a sweet-spiced cinnamon vinegar syrup. A simple five-ingredient canning recipe that turns quartered apples into a tart-sweet relish for pork, ham, or holiday cheese boards.