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With the holidays in full swing, we want to ensure that planning dinner is the least of your worries. Our simple and satisfying menu works equally well for a Sunday supper or a holiday dinner party. Sixingredient Honey-Roasted Pork and easy, make-ahead Carrot-Pecan Casserole serve as super alternatives to the classic turkey-and-sweet potato pairing. Let our helpful Cook's Notes make preparation worry free. You can also find our handy grocery list at southernliving.com.

CYBIL BROWN TALLEY

CARROT-PECAN CASSEROLE

MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

PREP: 15 MIN., COOK: 30 MIN.,

COOK carrots in boiling water to cover in a saucepan 25 minutes or until tender; drain, let cool slightly, and process in food processor until smooth.

TRANSFER carrots to large mixing bowl; stir in sugar and remaining ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 11 - x 7-inch baking dish.

Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired. BAKE casserole, uncovered, at 3500 for 40 minutes.

LEMON-SCENTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

PREP: 15 MIN., COOK: 10 MIN.

COOK peas in boiling salted water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. (To make ahead, wrap peas in paper towels, and place in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal and chill 8 hours.)

MELT butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add peas, and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining ingredients. Saute 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

HONEY-ROASTED PORK

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

PREP: 10 MIN.; BAKE: I HR., 30 MIN.;

PLACE roast on a lightly greased rack in a shallow, aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

COMBINE honey and next 4 ingredients; brush half of mixture over roast.

BAKE at 325 deg for 1 hour; brush with remaining honey mixture. Bake 30 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of roast registers 1550. Cover lightly with foil; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired.

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