Do you crave dessert but prefer less sugar and, in tandem, less guilt? Do you gravitate toward recipes that bake in no time and don't heat your balmy summer kitchen much? Then you're in luck, because ...

Brushing a glaze on ham before and during cooking builds a flavorful, lightly caramelized crust. The mixture you use — often a blend of sugar, spices, and something liquid like cider, stock, wine, ...