Mom Confessions

Lemony Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Breadcrumbs
Be your best self and make this triple-B dish: brussels sprouts with bacon-studded breadcrumbs.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/lemon ... readcrumbs

Spiced Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Ham
This recipe calls for a whole leg of ham, with the bone in, that has been pre-cured and pre-cooked. If you can’t buy a pre-cooked ham, ask your local butcher for a cured leg and follow their cooking instructions before glazing.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... glazed-ham

Christmas Pork Tenderloin
Rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and allspice, this bacon-wrapped roast is rich with holiday flavor.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... tenderloin

Duck Two Ways With Clementine-Fig Relish
The best way to tackle this duck recipe is to braise the legs and make the relish in advance, then cook the breasts and crisp the legs on party night.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... fig-relish

Double Rack of Pork with Burnt Orange-Caramel Pan Sauce
Forgo the old-school crown roast by arranging two pork rib roasts with the bones crisscrossed like a military honor-guard salute. Ask your butcher to french the bones by removing excess fat and muscle for a more elegant presentation.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... uce-368932

Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
This old Gourmet recipe has reviews from 126 users, almost all of whom love it. So take it from them: even if it's your “first time cooking lamb,” you'll be “hooked.”

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... ary-105020

Chile-Brined Fresh Ham

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chi ... -fresh-ham

Roasted Asparagus Risotto

This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They'll be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/roa ... s-risotto/

Thyme-Roasted Vegetables
The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband’s been known to have more than just one serving at a time. It’s that good

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/thy ... egetables/

Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon
The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fre ... ith-lemon/