Renowned cookbook author and TV personality Ina Garten gave listeners a master class on holiday hosting in a recent episode of ‘The Daily’ podcast. She shared tips on seating arrangements, dealing with difficult relatives, and demonstrated how to prepare two of her go-to holiday recipes: a glazed ham and a cranberry cocktail. Garten’s recipes turned out to be simpler than expected, making hosting Thanksgiving seem more manageable for many listeners.
One of Garten’s holiday recipes featured a fully cooked spiral-cut smoked ham glazed with a mixture of garlic, mango chutney, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. The ham is baked until the glaze is browned, creating a flavorful and festive main dish. Garten also shared her tradition of preparing a second Thanksgiving dinner to send leftovers home with guests, ensuring they can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner sandwiches the next day.
Additionally, Garten demonstrated how to make a cranberry cocktail using dried cranberries, cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, triple sec liqueur, and ice. This refreshing and festive cocktail is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Listeners can access the full episode and explore Garten’s recipes on ‘The Daily’ podcast on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and iHeartRadio. Garten’s tips and recipes are sure to inspire holiday hosts to create memorable and delicious meals for their guests.
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