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May 21, 2012

Sausage Balls

This hearty dish of sausage and tomato gravy was and still is one of my favorite "grandma foods"--those dishes that originated with her and were made by special request when we visited. Sausage balls were the first thing I asked her to show me how to make when I went to college and the recipe turned … [Read more...]

Ham and Corn Chowder

This quick and hearty soup comes together with relatively little effort for rich results. You can vary the ingredients to reflect what you have on hand but this variation relies on the smoky nature of the ham and sweetness of the corn to balance each other in a perfect bowl of soup for a chilly and … [Read more...]

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

With a ham taking on a starring role in many holiday dinners and parties these days there aren't many people who haven't had to stare down a few pounds of leftover ham slices and come up with ways to use them other than sandwiches. This hearty potato dish is based on a meal my grandmother used to … [Read more...]

Curried Ham and Vegetable Couscous

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Cook's bone-in ham steaks make ham a great choice for simple and delicious meal ideas. This recipe takes only a few minutes to make and is simple enough that the whole family will enjoy it. Substitute whatever vegetables you have on hand. We left out the raisins because I'm not a huge fan … [Read more...]

Ham and Cheese Pie

Ham and Cheese pie, or quiche, is very simple to make and is a great way to use up some of the extra stuff in your fridge. Because the base of this dish is eggs, it is very affordable to make and it is easy to keep the ingredients on hand for a simple, quick dinner. Ingredients 2 cups deli ham … [Read more...]