Easy Easter dinner recipes

It's Easter season and that means ... chocolate! But don't worry, I've put together some delicious recipes to keep you satisfied and on track with the L A Weight Loss program this Easter season.

Glazed Ham

2 pound ham
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 cup apricot halves in lite syrup
3 Tbsp no sugar added apricot preserves
1/2 tsp whole ground cloves

Trim all visible fat from ham. Place ham in baking pan. Rub Dijon mustard all over ham.

Pour apricot halves and juice over ham. Dot cloves throughout ham, gently pressing into flesh.

Cook ham in oven according to package directions.

To prepare glaze, place preserves in small dish. Place in microwave 10-20 seconds, until preserves begin to melt.

During last 30 minutes of cooking, brush ham with warm glaze. Continue to brush ham every 10 minutes until cooked through.

Preserves may need to be re-heated, as needed, before basting.

Allow to rest 5 minutes, before slicing.

Makes 8 servings.

Balsalmic Roasted New Potatoes

2 pounds new potatoes, quartered.
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
dash of salt
nonfat cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Coat large cast iron skillet with nonfat cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

Add potatoes and seasonings and heat through.

Remove skillet from heat; place in oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add vinegar, and toss well.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, uncovered, 6 more minutes.

Serve immediately.

Makes 10 servings.