55 Recipes to Make in a Roasting Pan

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55 Recipes to Make in a Roasting Pan2/55 Herb-Roasted Turkey 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 40 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Honey and corn syrup blend with savory herbs and seasonings to give my turkey a slightly sweet flavor. My tried-and-true herb turkey recipe never fails to win compliments. —Charlene Melenka, Vegreville, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked turkey: 570 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein. 3/55 Braised Corned Beef 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Cook this for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration or for an extra-special meal

Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll need a bit of time to prepare this braised corned beef, but the end results make all that time worth it. Cook this for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration or for an extra-special meal. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 194 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. 4/55 Crown Roast of Pork 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crown Roast of Pork with Mushroom Dressing

But it’s actually so easy!

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It looks so elegant that everyone thinks I spent a lot of time on this roast. But it’s actually so easy! The biggest challenge is to remember to order the crown roast from the meat department ahead of time. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 pork rib plus stuffing: 404 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 45g protein. 5/55 Dijon-Rubbed Pork with Rhubarb Sauce 7 Reviews Test

Here’s an excellent choice for company—it makes a memorable meal

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here’s an excellent choice for company—it makes a memorable meal. —Marilyn Rodriguez, Sparks, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 2 tablespoons sauce: 181 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 6/55 Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Herbed Beef

The mild blend of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick

Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t need much seasoning to add flavor to this tender beef roast. The mild blend of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 198 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 7/55 Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 25

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins.—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 hen with 1 tablespoon sauce: 1075 calories, 68g fat (20g saturated fat), 371mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 65g protein. 8/55 Roast Leg of Lamb Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat

the Recipe Creator: “A simple herb mixture on this roast provides irresistible flavor,” relates Sharon Cusson of Augusta, Maine. Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked lamb: 227 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat. 9/55 Cajun Rice Dish 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with garlic bread and a tossed salad.—Rose

Restaurants have nothing on this salt-crusted prime rib recipe

Kostynuik, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 303 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 10/55 Salt-Encrusted Prime Rib 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salt-Encrusted Prime Rib Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Restaurants have nothing on this salt-crusted prime rib recipe. For a true meat lover, it’s very easy and the results are beyond belief. —Roger Bowlds, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef: 325 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat),

Look for a prepared spatchcock chicken in your grocery store

107mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. 11/55 Miso Butter Roasted Chicken 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Miso Butter Roasted Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this recipe because the prep work is done in the beginning. Look for a prepared spatchcock chicken in your grocery store. However, if you can’t find it, get your butcher to spatchcock the chicken and then the only work left to do is to chop the veggies. —Stefanie

Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 653 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 54g protein. 12/55 Hasselback Butternut Squash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish, especially when it’s Hasselback butternut squash! The thin slits cut into each half allow the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and ground chipotle mixture to get in every single nook and cranny.

Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper—just add the tenderloin and pop it

This is one side that everyone at your holiday table will be excited to gobble up! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 10g fiber), 3g protein. 13/55 Beef Tenderloin Roast 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the simplicity of this easy beef tenderloin recipe. Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper—just add the tenderloin and pop it

in the oven

in the oven. In an hour or so you’ve got an impressive main dish to feed a crowd. This leaves you with more time to visit with family and less time fussing in the kitchen. —Mary Kandell, Huron, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef: 294 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 14/55 Garlic Clove Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Clove Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to

If you like garlic, you’ll love this recipe

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Greek neighbors made this chicken frequently, and I couldn’t get enough of it. If you like garlic, you’ll love this recipe. —Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked chicken: 556 calories, 36g fat (8g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 49g protein. 15/55 Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roast lamb is perfect for Easter time or any special occasion. This succulent rosemary leg of lamb

recipe calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub

recipe calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub. —Suzy Horvath, Milwaukie, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked lamb: 316 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein. 16/55 Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 14 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We are always searching for new ways to utilize Florida citrus, which is plentiful during the holidays in our own backyard. I know you will enjoy this. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida Nutrition

Facts: 5 ounces cooked ham: 272 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. 17/55 Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marinades sometimes use coffee or espresso, and that inspired me to try tea and apple juice to perk up this sauce. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 374 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol,

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