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Mom's Little Smokies

Mom's Little Smokies

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves together in a saucepan over low heat; cook until completely warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the sausages and continue cooking until the sausages are heated through, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.

By NATTUMS

Pickled Eggs and Beets

Pickled Eggs and Beets

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
1515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove roots and greens from beets. Place beets in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water. Heat to boiling over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Rinse in cold water and add a handful of ice to chill the eggs.
  3. 3 Remove beets from boiling water and rinse. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Combine water, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan. Add cinnamon, salt, cloves, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Peel and slice beets and place in a glass or plastic container. Peel eggs and place in the same container. Pour vinegar mixture over top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, mixing occasionally to ensure eggs and beets remain covered by liquid.

By Wes

Lighter Cretons

Lighter Cretons

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground turkey, 1 cup water, onion, cloves, sage, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring turkey mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, mashing ingredients occasionally with a spatula while cooking; remove from heat.
  2. 2 Stir gelatin into remaining 1/2 cup water; stir gelatin mixture into turkey mixture. Transfer to a small container; refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

By grandmacupcake

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

By SAXEYGIRL

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover pork. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure pork cooks evenly.
  3. 3 Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

By Polish Frog

Deviled Pickled Eggs

Deviled Pickled Eggs

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure 1 cup beet juice from reserved juice.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup beet juice, sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place beets and eggs into a large bowl. Pour beet juice mixture over beets and eggs. Refrigerate for 3 days. Drain and discard pickling liquid.
  4. 4 Cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, relish, and mustard into egg yolks until smooth. Spoon egg yolk filling back into each egg white. Serve beets and eggs on a platter.

By Kathy Van Pelt

Pumpkin Pie Seeds

Pumpkin Pie Seeds

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pumpkin seeds, water, and salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium; boil seeds for 10 minutes. Drain seeds but do not rinse. Pat seeds dry with paper towels and spread out onto a work surface or a baking sheet for 30 minutes to dry.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Toss seeds in the melted butter and mix in 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom; toss again to coat seeds thoroughly with spices. Spread seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and crunchy, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir several times during baking. Sprinkle toasted seeds with 1 tablespoon sugar or as desired; cool before serving.

By cr0ybot

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas, pumpkin, dates, maple syrup, peanut butter, ginger, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a food processor. Process to a smooth paste, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By Adam Mattessich

Pickled Eggs

Pickled Eggs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
7220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beet juice into a medium pot over medium heat. Stir in vinegar, cold water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Place beets into liquid mixture and continue cooking until beets are heated through, about 2 minutes more.
  3. 3 Place hard-cooked eggs in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour liquid and beets into the container with eggs. Store the container in the refrigerator for about 5 days before eating.

By Terry

Spiced Pecans

Spiced Pecans

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Add pecans and stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a small bowl; sprinkle over moistened nuts. Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once or twice, until toasted and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on the pan; nuts will crisp as they cool.
  5. 5 Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

By Pat

Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)

Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg in a large pot; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, mashing mixture with a potato masher every 15 minutes as it cooks; simmer until pork is tender, at least 1 ½ hours. Add water as necessary to keep mixture from boiling dry. Reduce liquid as much as possible when ready to stop cooking without letting it burn. Transfer to lidded containers.
  2. 2 Refrigerate gorton 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard fat layer or stir into gorton for a creamier spread.

By Lil1

Morelos Salsa Verde

Morelos Salsa Verde

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to cover the tomatillos; they will float, so press them down with your hand as you measure the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the color of the tomatillos lightens to a yellow color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain the tomatillos, reserving the water. Place into the bowl of a blender; add the cloves, cumin, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Puree until smooth, use the reserved water as needed to adjust the consistency.

By TAPATIA

Quick and Easy Peach Pie Egg Rolls with Raspberry Sauce

Quick and Easy Peach Pie Egg Rolls with Raspberry Sauce

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the peach pie filling, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  2. 2 Spread one side of each egg roll wrapper with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese. Top cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of the pie filling mixture. Fold the wrappers over the mixture. Moisten the ends with a small amount of water, and seal.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop the egg rolls a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In a bowl, mix the raspberry jam, honey, and remaining water. Add more water as necessary to obtain a syrup like texture. Serve the warm egg rolls over ice cream, top with the raspberry jam mixture, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

By COUSINDILL

Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin Empanadas

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 To make the dough: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough water for dough to hold together; do not overmix. Knead dough a few times in the bowl.
  3. 3 Transfer dough out onto a floured surface. Cut dough in quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to rest while you make filling.
  4. 4 To make the filling: Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface into a thin, 6-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to make a half-moon-shaped pie, then crimp the edges together with a fork. Place onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Esther Loveall Saunders

Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Soup

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash, potatoes, celery, apple, and carrot. Add chicken broth and enough apple cider to cover vegetables; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, adding more apple cider to cover vegetables as needed, until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Blend squash mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; stir in half-and-half, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide soup among bowls; top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 pinch nutmeg.

By Mindy

Berbere Spice Blend

Berbere Spice Blend

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place ground chiles, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
  3. 3 Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Pate de Campagne

Chef John's Pate de Campagne

4.4

Prep
70 min
Cook
105 min
Total
790 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to make spice mixture.
  2. 2 Place pork shoulder, duck meat, chopped bacon, chicken livers, onion, shallot, parsley, cognac, salt, garlic, pepper, 3/4 teaspoon spice mixture, and pink curing salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Whisk cream, bread crumbs, and eggs together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Transfer pork mixture to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes to facilitate grinding the meat.
  5. 5 Grind pork mixture into a bowl using the meat-grinder attachment of a stand mixer. Add dried cherries and pistachios. Add the cream mixture; fold gently until just combined.
  6. 6 Arrange bacon strips crosswise in a 9x5-inch loaf pan, letting ends hang over the edges of the pan. Trim some strips to fit the ends of the pan.
  7. 7 Fill pan to the top with the ground pork mixture; smooth the top. Cover surface with strips of bacon. Fold side bacon piece edges over the top. Cover with a piece of parchment cut to fit the top of the pan; wrap tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  8. 8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  9. 9 Transfer pan to a deep pot or Dutch oven. Pour in hot tap water to reach 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the side of the pan. Cover.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
  11. 11 Transfer pan to a paper-towel lined surface to absorb any moisture. If mixture has risen above the top edge of the pan, press it down with a heavy pan. Remove the aluminum foil, leaving the parchment paper on top. Transfer pan to a paper-towel-lined baking dish. Cut a piece of cardboard to be slightly smaller than the top of the pan. Wrap with aluminum foil and place on the parchment paper. Press down with weights like canned food.
  12. 12 Refrigerate at least 8 hours to chill and compress the pate.
  13. 13 To unmold the pate, pour very hot water into a large bowl. Dip mold into hot water for 1 to 2 seconds. Turn out onto a paper-towel-lined dish; chill again before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Jamaican Beef Patties

Jamaican Beef Patties

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare pastry: Combine flour, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the beef filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble in bouillon cube and stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce until well combined; add bay leaf and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove skillet from heat; discard bay leaf and stir in bread crumbs.
  6. 6 Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.
  7. 7 Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By JEFFOLEE

Instant Pot® Pho

Instant Pot® Pho

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place oxtail in a large, heavy pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, pour out water, and rinse oxtail to remove excess fat and impurities. Place in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®).
  2. 2 Use tongs to hold ginger over a burner flame to char slightly. Allow to cool, then quarter. Char onion quarters in the same way.
  3. 3 Combine cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, star anise, coriander, and fennel in a shallow, dry saute pan. Toast over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Place spices in a tea filter bag and close.
  4. 4 Add ginger, onion, and spice bag to the pressure cooker. Pour in enough water to cover. Add fish sauce, green onions, sugar, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, place rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles soften, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Skim the broth if necessary. Taste and add more fish sauce, sugar, or salt. Discard ginger, onions, and spice bag. Remove oxtail from the broth and shred meat away from the bones and cartilage.
  8. 8 Fill bowls with rice noodles and top with meat and broth.

By Diana71

Beef Pho

Beef Pho

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
395 min
Total
870 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make broth: Place beef bones in a 9-quart (or larger) pot; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer broth for about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a 10x15-inch roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Place onions and unpeeled ginger onto the prepared roasting pan and cook under the preheated broiler, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are charred, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Cool slightly. Chop onions, then peel and slice ginger; set aside separately.
  6. 6 Skim fat from surface of simmering broth. Add oxtail, radish, and charred onions to broth. Tie charred ginger, anise, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves in cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni; add to broth. Stir in sugar, fish sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Simmer over medium-low heat for at least 4 hours (the longer, the better). Season with salt.
  7. 7 Strain broth. Discard bones and bouquet garni. Reserve meat from bones for another use. Chill broth in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  8. 8 Skim and discard fat from the top of chilled broth. Pour broth into a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and keep hot until ready to serve.
  9. 9 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn off heat. Stir in rice noodles and let sit until noodles are tender yet chewy, 6 to 10 minutes.
  10. 10 Meanwhile, cut frozen sirloin into paper-thin slices.
  11. 11 Drain and divide noodles among bowls, about 1 1/2 cups per serving. Top each with a few sirloin slices. Ladle hot broth over sirloin and noodles.
  12. 12 Serve and enjoy!

By Lett101

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chile peppers in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chile, fresh red chile pepper, garlic, onion, and ginger in a blender to a paste.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chile paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the water, adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no the chicken longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

By phoenixfyre

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
135 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom pod, and star anise in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place spices in the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth; gather edges and tie sachet with twine to secure.
  2. 2 Cook ½ onion and ginger in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Combine 8 cups water, turkey carcass, sachet, charred ½ onion, and charred ginger in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 2 hours.
  4. 4 Fill a separate large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in rice noodles and return to a boil. Cook noodles, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  5. 5 Remove and discard carcass, sachet, onion, and ginger from soup. Strain soup into a pot to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones. Season soup with fish sauce and salt.
  6. 6 Divide rice noodles and 1 cup shredded turkey meat among 4 large bowls; scatter ¼ cup sliced onion, basil, and cilantro on top. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with a lime wedge and hot sauce.

By hello angie

Mutton Varuval (Malaysian Indian-Style Goat Curry)

Mutton Varuval (Malaysian Indian-Style Goat Curry)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
150 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season goat meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Place red onions in a blender; grind into a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, and cardamom pods; cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add fennel and cloves; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon curry leaves; stir in the onion paste. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir curry mixture for 5 minutes; add ginger-garlic paste and continue cooking until flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir diced tomato into the curry mixture. Cook and stir until mushy, about 4 minutes. Add the seasoned goat meat; cook until browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer goat curry to a slow cooker; cook on High until meat is tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, and paprika until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add a few cups of the curry from the slow cooker; heat until oil rises to the top. Add remaining 1 tablespoon curry leaves and cilantro; cook until gravy thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour back into the slow cooker and blend well.

By Lydia Parison

Malaysian Beef Rendang

Malaysian Beef Rendang

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the coconut in a dry wok, stirring continuously until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Using a blender or a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, and lemon grass to a thick paste.
  3. 3 Grind the coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg.
  4. 4 Using the wok, fry the shallot paste in a little oil for a few minutes. Add the ground coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add beef; cook over a medium heat for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until meat is browned.
  5. 5 Stir in sugar, coconut, cloves, cinnamon stick, coconut milk , and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has gone and the meat is tender (about 1 hour). Season with salt to taste.

By Trevor Hobson

Sop Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup)

Sop Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup)

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
330 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shallots, 2 onion quarters, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse into a paste.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shallot paste and fry until fragrant and slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oxtails; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir remaining onion quarters, celery, and 2 carrots into the pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until oxtail is tender, about 5 hours.
  4. 4 Stir potatoes, 3 carrots, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Increase heat and simmer soup until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Add sugar and fish sauce; stir well to combine.
  5. 5 Ladle soup into large serving bowls; top with tomato wedges and French-fried onions.

By PeaceBaking

Sweet Pineapple Glaze for Ham

Sweet Pineapple Glaze for Ham

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour ½ cup pineapple juice from 1 can pineapple into a bowl; reserve.
  2. 2 Heat pineapple tidbits and remaining juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and cloves; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Thin sauce with reserved juice to desired consistency .

By Stephanie Wentzlaff

Apricot Glazed Ham

Apricot Glazed Ham

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
115 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Score the fatty side of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, spacing the lines about 1 inch apart. Insert whole cloves at the intersections, if desired. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes. About 10 minutes before the ham is finished, measure the apricot preserves into a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until liquid, then remove from the heat and stir in the honey mustard.
  4. 4 Brush the glaze onto the ham, and return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the glaze is nicely browned. Let the ham stand for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.

By Karen Karsten

Clove-Spiced Plum Jam

Clove-Spiced Plum Jam

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap cloves in cheesecloth or a spice sack; set aside.
  2. 2 Inspect 9 glass jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Combine plums, lemon juice, water, and pectin in a large, deep saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Add sugar and cloves. Cook, stirring continuously, until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 220 degrees F (104 degrees C), 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard cloves.
  5. 5 Pour jam into sterilized jars. Wipe any drips off lip of jars, and add lids. Place on a damp towel to cool and self-seal; you will hear a popping sound as jam cools, about 2 hours.

By Madelle

Cranberry Burgundy Glaze

Cranberry Burgundy Glaze

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 If making a ham, score the ham, and stud with the whole cloves. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, orange zest, brown sugar, red wine, and mustard. Stir to blend. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside. If using the sauce for turkey, mix the whole cloves into the sauce while cooking.
  2. 2 To glaze meat, use half of the glaze before roasting, and use the remaining to baste during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

By SWIZZLESTICKS