Recipes

Fall DishesRustic wooden Mud Pond Sorghum Mill store sign representing the traditional Southern sorghum syrup used in the country ham glaze recipe from the No-BS Holiday Cookbook by Chef Blackwell Smith

Country Ham — How to Soak, Roast, Glaze, and Make It the Star of Your Holiday Table

A proper country ham from Benton's Farm requires a 48 hour soak, a low and slow roast at 325°F, and a glaze applied in the final 20 minutes. Four glaze options — sorghum, maple cinnamon, maple must...

dessertWhole allspice berries used in brioche bread pudding custard alongside fresh grated nutmeg and cinnamon for the warm layered holiday spice profile in the No-BS Holiday Cookbook dessert

Brioche Bread Pudding With Toffee Sauce and Baileys Whipped Cream

Brioche soaked in a vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice custard, baked until the center barely jiggles, rested 45 minutes, drizzled with whisky toffee sauce, and topped with Baileys whipped cre...

Appetizers/Party FoodsLucky Cajun Holiday Survival Kit including 5-Spice seasoning blend used in Southern mulled wine holiday cider and warm drinks by Beverage Director Lucas Smith of The Line Hotel Washington DC

Southern Mulled Wine and Cider — The Holiday Drink Worth Making in a Big Pot

Southern mulled wine starts with dry red wine, a bottle of Coca-Cola, whole spices, orange slices, and rum or Fireball added right before serving. Plus the Red Boss Punch that serves 30, a holiday ...