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Ham this good, and well-spiced with chili powder, cinnamon, allspice, and Dijon mustard, will do your Easter table proud. KitchenDaily contributor Melissa Clark's recipe tempers the spices with a healthy dose of brown sugar, which creates a beautiful caramelized effect.

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If turkey seems more Thanksgiving to you, and a beef tenderloin is just not your thing, a baked ham may be just what the holiday ordered. Ham sounds simple to prepare, but a few tips can make the difference between a tender juicy meat and a dry-as-dust one. Plus, there are plenty of glazes that can take your ham from plain to outrageously delicious.

Step One: Want to know your Boston butt from your picnic ham? Your country ham from your city ham? Read "How to Buy a Ham" by KitchenDaily contributor Kemp Minifie, to make sure you're getting the right meat for you. (She also supplies mail-order sources for traditional smoked hams.)

Step Two: Have a look at editor Sarah De Heer's "How to Cook a Ham," which tells you how to buy, store, and prepare the meat, as well as offering you delicious recipes for glazes.

One of our favorites is Curtis Stone's recipe for honey-glazed ham, which he demonstrates in this video.

Recipe: Baked Country Ham

Looking for leftover ham recipes? Use the excess in a rich ham-and-cheese breakfast casserole for a Black Friday brunch.

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Ham and pineapple are not just for Hawaiian pizza. Pineapple gives sweetness and a little acidity to the otherwise salty baked ham.

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