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Texas-style smoked beef brisket rubbed with spices and barbecued low and slow, then wrapped with beer for a juicy, tender finish. The Texan way to smoke a brisket.

Creamy macaroni with ham and asparagus comes together in about 30 minutes, tossing tender pasta with sauteed onion, diced ham, and crisp asparagus in a quick cream-and-cheese sauce. Easy springtime comfort.

Rhubarb cream pie with a tender custard filling and a glossy peaked meringue top. Diced rhubarb bakes into a sweet-tart cream base before meringue made from the reserved whites finishes the pie under high heat.

German-style sauerkraut salad with juicy blue grapes, julienned ham, and a creamy yogurt-honey dressing. Tangy, sweet, and savory all tossed together in 10 minutes.

Best Apple Cheesecake with Graham Pecan Crust recipe

Best Yule Log with Mocha Buttercream Frosting recipe

This is the best Monte Cristo sandwich in the world... and I don't just mean Disneyworld. It seems complicated but believe me..it is well worth the effort. Make each item in the order given. The Currant Jelly Sauce and the Fruit Compote go alongside.

Layered pecan crust dessert with cream cheese, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip. No-bake except for the crust. Refrigerate overnight for best results.

Orange-scented French toast soaked in warm cinnamon-vanilla custard and fried golden. Day-old bread gets a 30-minute refrigerator soak for custardy centers.

Shrimp and cashew stir-fry tosses tender shrimp with toasted cashews, mushrooms, spinach and snow peas in a soy-garlic glaze. A 30-minute Chinese-American dinner over brown rice.

Best 1-2-3-4 Cake with Chocolate Icing: a triple-layer butter cake topped with a cooked chocolate icing made from unsweetened squares. Old-school birthday cake at its essence.

Best Stuffed Baked Ham with Honey Cider Glaze recipe

Greek-style roasted whole chickens with lemon, oregano, and olive oil alongside thick-sliced baked potatoes: crispy-skinned birds basted in pan juices, served with toasted bread for dipping.

Bread and Butter Pickles (Mother Stickney's Very Best) recipe

The French introduced asparagus to the Vietnamese, who promptly incorporated this classic vegetable into their cuisine. The Vietnamese word for asparagus is "Western bamboo," due to its resemblance to bamboo shoots. asparagus is universally popular throughout Vietnam, this light, tasty dish will delight your family as well.

No-cook avocado soup blended with chicken broth, yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of nutmeg. Creamy, chilled, and ready in minutes with zero cooking required.