Ree's easy down-home feast

Wow guests this Christmas with these simple yet elegant dishes inspired by Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond

Slow Cooker Cola-Glazed Ham

Ree uses fizzy soda in her glaze for an extra oomph of flavor that makes this set-it-and-forget-it ham extra special for the holidays

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 (12 oz.) can soda, such as Coca-Cola
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 (6 lb.) bone-in fully cooked ham

● In pot, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soda, allspice and nutmeg; over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring, until flavors blend, 5 min.

● Place ham in 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour cola glaze over top. Cover; cook on low until tender and meat thermometer inserted into thickest part away from bone registers 140°F, about 4 hrs. Transfer to serving platter. Let sit 20 min before slicing. If desired, garnish with pomegranates and fresh herbs.

Servings: 12. Active time: 10 min. Total time: 4 hrs., 30 min.

Calories: 270 Protein: 22g Fat: 13g (5g sat.) Chol.: 75mg Carbs.: 16g Sodium: 1,460mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 16g

Buttermilk Parmesan Biscuits

Upgrade these scratch biscuits with your go-to cheese of choice

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 Tbs. butter, melted

● Heat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. In food processor, pulse flour, baking powder and salt until just combined. Add shortening; pulse. Gradually add in buttermilk and pulse until dough forms; transfer to floured surface.