I love a good honey-glazed, spiral sliced ham, but I rarely get to enjoy one, because they are just so darn big. But my parents received a whole ham as a gift, and as my mother defines eternity as two people and a ham, we served it for Thanksgiving. I managed to get away with most of the still-copious leftovers and went to work on recipe ideas (and enjoyed a number … [Read more...] about Mustardy Ham and Noodle Casserole
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Country Ham Paté
Football and tailgating season have arrived, so I offer this little tidbit. Country Ham Paté has the down-home goodness of salty, savory country ham, with a slightly sophisticated twist. It is easily portable and imminently useful. Try it simple spread on crackers or corn chips, or sandwiched between the halves of little cocktail-sized buttermilk biscuits. Its great on a … [Read more...] about Country Ham Paté
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Butter Sauce
This dish, I can hardly call it a recipe, is one of those meal ideas that’s passed around from family to friend to book club to the office to tennis groups to cocktail party and on and on. You know, that simple recipe someone rattles off when you worry about new dinner ideas or what to serve to guests – “wrap a pork tender in bacon, sprinkle over some brown sugar and cook in a … [Read more...] about Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Butter Sauce
Kielbasa Pasta with Honey Mustard Sauce
We are in the transitional season. Not quite full on fall, but summer vacation is definitely over. This is a nice, hearty pasta with flavors that bridge that gap between summer and fall. Stone ground mustard provides a nice tang and texture, but the hit of the bright yellow version deepens the mustard flavor. The honey adds a subtle sweetness that pairs well … [Read more...] about Kielbasa Pasta with Honey Mustard Sauce
Bacon and Egg Salad
You will not often find me trying to recreate a recipe inspired by a fast food chain restaurant. But this is an exception. There is a fresh sandwich chain in England that makes a great breakfast sandwich, one that I almost always get in the airport before an early morning departure. It’s a long slice of baguette layered with crispy bacon and hard boiled eggs blended with … [Read more...] about Bacon and Egg Salad
