Ham and biscuit skillet dinner with diced ham, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, kale, and fluffy buttermilk biscuits baked right in the pan. A one-skillet Southern weeknight meal ready in 35 minutes.
Southern black-eyed peas simmered low and slow with smoky ham, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a bay leaf. A one-pot comfort dish with just the right kick of crushed red pepper.
Great northern bean minestrone with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a basil-oregano broth. Hearty, thick, and full of vegetables.
Sesame ham and cheese bites: layered ham-prosciutto-Gruyere squares breaded with sesame seeds and parsley breadcrumbs, baked until golden and melty. Forty-eight bite-sized party appetizers.
Escargots a la Cauderan: petits-gris snails braised in a ham, shallot, and white wine sauce from the Bordeaux tradition. A rustic French appetizer cooked low and slow.
Fiddlehead and ham casserole layered with a parsley-chive white sauce and topped with buttered bread crumbs. A classic springtime casserole showcasing foraged fiddlehead ferns.
Velvet corn soup is a classic Chinese egg drop soup with creamed corn, chicken broth, fresh ginger, and dry sherry, thickened with cornstarch and swirled with frothy egg whites.
French toasted ham and cheese sandwiches on party rye with Swiss cheese, ham, orange marmalade, and dry mustard, dipped in egg wash and oven-baked until golden brown.
Cheesy ham poof casserole with six eggs, three cheeses, chopped ham, and scallions baked until puffed and golden. A savory egg souffle-style brunch dish that rises dramatically in the oven.
Company ham roasted on a bed of onions and apples, rubbed with thyme, cinnamon and marjoram, basted with sherry and beef broth. A holiday-ready centerpiece without a sweet glaze.
Ham and pea spoonbread with sharp cheddar, cornmeal porridge base, and whipped egg whites for a souffle-like puff. A savory Southern side that doubles as a light main dish.
Ham and cheese calzones fry yeasted dough pockets stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and chopped ham until puffed and golden. A handheld Italian-American classic, crispy outside and molten in the middle.
Couscous and chickpea salad with julienned ham, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a cumin-turmeric lemon dressing. A colorful 30-minute lunch salad that's equally great for meal prep or potlucks.
Five ingredients and zero fuss: angel hair pasta tossed with canned tomatoes, diced ham or pepperoni, and a mountain of melted mozzarella. This is the weeknight dinner that gets a 5-star rating from the whole family.
Jambon de la cabane a sucre, a traditional Quebec sugar shack ham simmered in apple juice or maple sap then glazed with maple sugar, cloves, and a sweet raisin sauce.
Chicken delish is a lattice-topped chicken and ham pie with toasted almonds, mushrooms, and a nutmeg-spiced cream broth poured over the top. Classic midcentury potluck casserole, baked golden.