Dutch Oven Ham

I forgot to take a picture of my dutch oven on Easter but I wanted to share this link and picture of the ham I fixed. [We used to raise pigs-I managed to keep a few hams in our freezer and used fresh pineapple for the glaze. I put it all in the Dutch oven for 1.5 hrs] Omg! It was the best ham I’ve ever had. Also had au gratin potatoes in the 10” but didn’t really like the recipe...maybe next time I’ll share.

https://temeculablogs.com/dutch-oven-ham/

The pineapple glaze is from an old Betty Crocker cookbook of my mother’s. (the best!)

Ham, Potato and Broccoli Cheese Soup

Well, it's a rainy/snowy day; that's how Colorado does spring. Don't know what it is about cold, dreary weather that makes soup taste so good. I used 2 ham steaks and cut them up; used my handy dicer on my KitchenAid mixer for the potatoes (makes perfect cubes); and had fresh broccoli that needed using up. In general, I cook healthy dinners, but tonight, I didn't hold back with the cream and cheese--it's the only way to truly make comfort food. :) Thumbs up from the hubby...I don't think this soup will last long. ;)

https://themccallumsshamrockpatch.com/2015/01/05/broccoli-cheese-soup/

Baked Ham with Golden Beets and Asparagus

Delayed Easter dinner last night. Another awesome sheet pan dinner and great recipe from Food Network. Of course we used our own pork but I added golden beets and asparagus. I followed the Food Network directions, but took about 1/4th of the sauce and mixed it into the veggies, adding them to the pan and continued to cook it all for 40 minutes. It was so delicious and easy! Plus the dogs enjoyed the bones and fat. [I put the ham on a cooling rack placed in the cookie sheet.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/baked-ham-with-brown-sugar-mustard-glaze-recipe-1906476

Green Chili Breakfast Burrito Casserole

The second round of peppers came in from the garden and the request was for breakfast burritos with green chili for dinner. I loosely used the recipe below for guidance. I used ham instead of sausage, and added tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with homemade salsa, guac, shredded cheese and sour cream. According to the hubby, I could make this over and over and he'd never get tired of it. I'd say it was a success :)

https://frugalhausfrau.com/2015/03/26/green-chili-breakfast-burritos/

Christmas Menu 2016

I scaled down my holiday dinner this year--just a little bit since it was just the hubby and I. However, everything on this list (except for the mashed potatoes and ham gravy) was a new experience for me. I finally found a recipe for brussel sprouts that tastes amazing--of course bacon makes everything taste better; honey mustard ham glaze; and a to-die-for German Chocolate Cake. It was a very yummy Christmas.

http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/honey-mustard-glazed-ham-13715

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/03/roasted-carrots-and-mushrooms-with.html

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249972/sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-onions/

Red mashed potatoes with ham gravy (with cornstarch)

--I used milk and ranch dressing, salt and pepper for the potatoes

I actually put this in a 13x9 pan. 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/german-chocolate-cake