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Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• apple
• cinnamon
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Layer apples in a slow cooker; sprinkle cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg evenly over top. Cover the slow cooker.
2. 2 Cook on High until apples are soft, 4 to 5 hours. Vigorously whisk apples for a chunkier-style applesauce. Purée with an immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

By Cookingfor9

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• applesauce
• glue

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl; mix in applesauce and glue.
3. 3 Work mixture with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes to form a ball. If mixture is too wet, add more cinnamon. If mixture is too dry, add more applesauce.
4. 4 Lightly dust a clean surface with cinnamon. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and use a toothpick to make a hole at the top for hanging with a ribbon.
5. 5 Dry in a slow oven 200 degrees F (100 degrees C) for several hours, or air dry in a sunny spot for 4 or 5 days. When dry, decorate with gingham and/ or ribbon.

By Susan

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• beet
• white sugar
• pickling salt
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Drain beets, reserving 2 cups of beet water. When beets are cool enough to handle, peel and discard skins. Fill each sterilized jar with beets. Evenly divide cloves among the jars.
5. 5 Combine sugar, 2 cups of beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt in a large saucepan; bring to a rapid boil.
6. 6 Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal the lids.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Enjoy!

By SHARON HOWARD

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• beet
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• pickling salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place beets in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until beets are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size.
2. 2 Meanwhile, inspect six 16-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Bring a second pot of water to a boil. Immerse jars in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Drain cooked beets, reserving 1 cup beet water. Let cool until able to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel and slice.
4. 4 Pack beets into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top.
5. 5 Strain reserved beet water through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and cloves. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Pour hot brine over beets in jars, leaving 1/4-inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 30 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. If any cans fail to seal, refrigerate for immediate use.

By Bren

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• apple
• water
• cinnamon
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apples, water, cinnamon, and cloves in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and continue simmering for 5 minutes more.
2. 2 Allow the applesauce to cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

By JACKSWIFE

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• brown sugar
• cornstarch
• pineapple juice
• white vinegar
• salt
• butter
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir in pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt until combined. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from heat. Whisk butter and cloves into pineapple juice mixture; stir in raisins. Serve hot or refrigerate overnight.

By AUNT MAMIE

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• butter
• banana squash
• water
• apricot preserves
• orange juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and water; cover and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed to prevent squash from sticking to the skillet. Reduce heat to low.
2. 2 Stir apricot preserves, orange juice, salt, cloves, and black pepper into squash; cook and stir, uncovered, until squash is evenly glazed.

By Tonya Daniels Piwniczka

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• watermelon rind
• water
• pickling salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• cinnamon
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Place watermelon rinds in a glass bowl with enough water to cover; stir in pickling salt. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Rinse watermelon rinds 2 to 3 times, removing excess salt from brine. Taste; rinse until reaches desired saltiness level. Drain.
3. 3 Transfer watermelon rinds to a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Inspect 2 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until watermelon rinds ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Combine sugar, vinegar, 2 cups water, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Pour vinegar mixture into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
6. 6 Drain watermelon rinds; pack into hot, sterilized jars. Ladle vinegar mixture into each jar, filling to within ½ inch of top. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
7. 7 Cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

By Shantelle

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• basmati rice
• vegetable oil
• cinnamon stick
• green cardamom
• cumin seed
• onion
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
3. 3 In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.
4. 4 Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.
5. 5 Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
7. 7 Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
8. 8 Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

By DHANO923

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• red cabbage
• green apple
• white sugar
• butter
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place cabbage, apples, sugar, and butter into a large pot. Pour in vinegar and water, then add salt, pepper, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours.
4. 4 Enjoy!

By Sara Nolan Jennings

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• water
• white sugar
• cranberry
• apple
• cider vinegar
• raisin
• cinnamon
• ginger
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cranberries, apples, cider vinegar, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Pour mixture into a mixing bowl.
5. 5 Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the fruit. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

By The Allrecipes Community

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• long-grain rice
• saffron
• water
• butter
• cinnamon stick
• cardamom seed
• onion
• vegetable broth
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons hot water in a small bowl.
3. 3 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Fry in hot butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain rice and add to onion mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4 Pour in boiling broth; stir in salt and saffron mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

By Kimber

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• sweet potato
• sugar
• egg
• heavy cream
• white sugar
• butter
• vanilla extract
• salt
• cinnamon
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart soufflé dish. Sprinkle the dish with 1 tablespoon white sugar, shaking the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides.
3. 3 Place sweet potatoes into the bowl of a food processor. Add eggs, cream, 3/4 cup sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Process until mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared soufflé dish.
4. 4 Bake the sweet potato mixture in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Bake the sweet potato mixture until edges are slightly browned, about 40 minutes more. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By Tina Hayes

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• cranberry
• white sugar
• water
• celery
• granny smith apple
• orange zest
• orange juice
• raisin
• pecan
• ginger
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until cranberries have popped, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in celery, apple, orange zest, orange juice, raisins, pecans, ginger, cloves, and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until celery is tender and sauce is reduced, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover the saucepan, and let chutney stand to thicken, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By Danita Leonard

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• rhubarb
• sweet onion
• almond-fruit flavored soda
• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• molasses
• worcestershire sauce
• liquid smoke
• cinnamon
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper
• chipotle pepper
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Combine rhubarb, sweet onion, soda, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, cloves, ground chipotle, garlic powder, and liquid smoke in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until rhubarb and onion are very soft, about 45 minutes, stirring often.
2. 2 Pour the sauce into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel; pulse a few times, then puree until smooth. Puree in batches if necessary.

By Mike M

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• cooking spray
• pumpkin
• broccoli
• beet
• onion
• sweet potato
• red potato
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• garlic
• black pepper
• allspice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepared a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. 2 Combine pumpkin, broccoli, beet, onion, sweet potato, and red potato in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, pepper, cloves, allspice, and sea salt together in a small bowl; pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until all vegetables are tender, about 35 minutes.

By KSchirm13

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• water
• gelatin
• dill pickle relish
• pepperoncini pepper
• pimento
• white vinegar
• garlic powder
• pickling spice
• bay leaf
• sage
• black peppercorn
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• pig's foot
• pig ear
• beef tongue

Instructions

1. 1 Place tongues, pig's ears, pig's feet, and onions in a large stock pot; add water to cover. Season with salt, pepper, whole peppercorns, sage, cloves, bay leaves, pickling spice, garlic powder and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until meat is cooked, about 2 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Remove meat; set aside to cool. Strain broth, and measure 8 cups into another pot. Return broth to stove, and let simmer.
3. 3 Peel skin from ears, leaving the ear as intact as possible. Place the ears aside. Remove gristle and fat from pig's feet, and combine with ear trimmings. Cut off large portion of tongue and set aside. Trim loose meat from remainder of tongue, and combine with other trimmings. Put trimmings through a coarse meat grinder, then stir into broth; continue to simmer.
4. 4 Slice tongues into thin strips, and place lengthwise into 2 glass loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches. Slice ears into thin strips, then cut the strips into 1/2 inch pieces. Arrange the ear pieces among the tongue strips. Divide the pimiento and pepperoncini between the two molds. Sprinkle with pickle relish.
5. 5 Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup water. Stir into the simmering broth. Carefully ladle enough broth into each mold to completely cover the meat. Prod with a fork to uniformly distribute. Let stand 15 minutes, then cover with remaining broth. Allow to cool at room temperature, until they begin to jell, 2 to 3 hours. Refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
6. 6 When cool, run a thin knife around the sides of the mold to release the souse. Remove any fat that has accumulated on the surface.

By Jeanie Bean

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• shallot
• garlic
• cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• apple juice
• orange juice
• cranberry
• apple
• raisin
• thai chile pepper
• ginger root
• cinnamon
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Slowly heat shallot and garlic in a heavy pot with a lid over very low heat until they release some moisture but not yet browned, about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Stir cider vinegar, brown sugar, apple juice, and orange juice together in the pot with the shallot and garlic; bring to a simmer while stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cranberries, apple, raisins, chile pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt to the simmering liquid; stir.
3. 3 Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture thickens and the cranberries are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the chile pepper. Add salt to preference.

By Cazuela

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• orange juice
• soy sauce
• honey
• balsamic vinegar
• mustard
• paprika
• hot sauce
• allspice
• cinnamon
• ginger
• garlic
• pork shoulder roast
• honey
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, paprika, hot sauce, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger together in the bottom of a slow cooker; add garlic. Lay the pork shoulder roast into the orange juice mixture.
2. 2 Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours.
3. 3 Turn roast over in the slow cooker, drizzle more honey over the roast, and pack brown sugar atop the pork.
4. 4 Continue cooking another 10 to 12 hours. Shred the pork with a pair of forks in the slow cooker and mix with the liquid until even in texture.

By Katherine Dyer

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• white sugar
• instant tea
• dry milk powder
• non-dairy creamer
• non-dairy creamer
• ginger
• cinnamon
• cardamom

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Combine sugar, instant tea, milk powder, nondairy creamer, and vanilla-flavored creamer in a large bowl. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
3. 3 Blend 1 cup at a time in a food processor or blender until a fine powder.
4. 4 Stir 2 heaping tablespoons chai tea mix into a mug of hot water for 1 serving.

By Jo

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• all-purpose flour
• self-rising flour
• butter
• egg
• water
• salt
• pineapple
• white sugar
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Combine all-purpose, self-rising flour, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture; pour in 1 beaten egg and water and bind the ingredients together gently. Do not knead too much. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Combine pineapple and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut 24 rounds, using a 2 inch round fluted cutter. Place on cookie sheet. Put a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each piece. Decorate with criss-cross strips of pastry over jam, extending slightly onto pastry shell.
5. 5 Cut 24 more 2 inch rounds, then, using a smaller cutter, cut out the centers, creating a ring shape. Moisten the edges of each pastry, and place the rings on top of each pastry shell. Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Diana

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• ✓ clove
• chicken wing
• tomato sauce
• tomato soup
• garlic
• bay leaf
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• pepper
• long grain rice
• water
• salt
• turmeric
• almond
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Pour tomato sauce and soup into a large roasting pan. Stir in cloves, garlic, bay leaves, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Take the tip of each chicken wing and bend it back, securing it under the joint where thigh and drummette are joined. Place wings in pan, and spoon sauce over chicken.
3. 3 Cover pan, and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and bake until sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. 4 To prepare rice, combine rice, water, cloves, salt, turmeric, almonds, and raisins in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 10 minutes.

By PIZZA2471

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• vegetable broth
• chicken breast
• onion
• oyster sauce
• coconut sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• ginger
• star anise
• bean sprout
• bok choy
• zucchini

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vegetable broth, chicken breasts, onions, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, and star anise in a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cook on High until chicken breasts can be easily flaked with a fork, about 1 1/2 hour. Stir in bean sprouts and bok choy. Continue cooking soup until bean sprouts are tender, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Cut zucchini into thin noodles using a spiralizer.
4. 4 Divide soup among 6 serving bowls. Top with zucchini noodles.

By Megan Olson

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• all-purpose flour
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• lemon zest
• panko bread crumb
• chicken breast
• canola oil
• white sugar
• water
• lemon juice
• cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cloves together in a flat dish.
2. 2 Beat eggs and lemon zest together in another flat dish. Add panko bread crumbs to a third shallow dish.
3. 3 Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture and the panko mixture to coat thoroughly.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches until browned and no longer pink in the center, turning as needed, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 While the chicken is cooking, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let it start to warm.
6. 6 Whisk lemon juice and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add to the heated syrup and whisk to combine. Slowly turn up the heat until sauce boils and thickens.
7. 7 Pour the desired amount of sauce over each chicken breast and serve.

By Sorenwriter

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• cumin seed
• red chile pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• onion
• ginger garlic paste
• tomato paste
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• cinnamon
• lamb shank
• salt
• water
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cumin seeds into a dry skillet over medium heat, and toast them, stirring constantly, until they give off a roasted fragrance and turn a darker brown, about 1 minute. Scrape the seeds into a bowl, and allow to cool. When cool, grind them with a mortar and pestle or a clean spice grinder. Set the ground seed aside.
2. 2 Remove stems of chiles if necessary, and soak pods in the apple cider vinegar in a bowl until soft, at least 1 hour. Place the softened chiles with vinegar, cumin, and garlic into a blender or food processor, and pulse until ground into a paste, 30 seconds to 1 minute or as needed.
3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger garlic paste and about 1 teaspoon of the Grandmother's Chile Paste mixture or as desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and fry the onions with the spice pastes for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in tomato paste, ground red pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves, and bring to a simmer. Cook to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Mix in the lamb shank pieces, and stir in salt to taste; simmer for 20 minutes, and stir in the water. Bring the lamb and sauce to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer until lamb is very tender and sauce has thickened, 45 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• jalapeno pepper
• bean sprout
• rice noodle
• soy sauce
• fish sauce
• bay leaf
• white sugar
• garlic
• onion
• water
• cardamom pod
• coriander seed
• fennel seed
• cinnamon stick
• star anise
• ginger
• beef oxtail
• beef shank
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef shanks, oxtail pieces, and ginger; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, and cardamom pod; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. 2 Add water, onion, garlic, white sugar, and bay leaf to beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until broth is flavorful and meat is falling off the bone, 5 to 6 hours. Remove meat and reserve. Strain broth into a pot; discard strained spices and vegetables.
3. 3 Chop beef shank and oxtail meat; add to broth. Stir in fish sauce and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
4. 4 Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
5. 5 Place a handful of bean sprouts in the bottom of a large soup bowl. Top with a large handful rice noodles and a few jalapeño slices. Ladle broth into bowl to cover noodles.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• pineapple tidbit
• brown sugar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• ham
• apricot preserves
• honey mustard

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

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• plum
• lemon juice
• water
• fruit pectin
• white sugar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ clove
• cranberry sauce
• orange zest
• brown sugar
• red wine
• mustard

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